Interestingly Swadesh is an American Surname named after Morris Swadesh !!!
The concept is classic.
Learning a language has always been an amusing things to do and what's better than a game to help.
Swadesh Words is a simple and innovative game card that offers an alternate way to love a language and help you take your first steps in learning it.
Swadesh Words is inspired on the work done by Morris Swadesh, an American linguist and anthropologist, who contributed to the development of the modern linguistics studies. Based on the concept of his list, the game offers a series of 100 words on card translated in a specific language. The rule is simple; it's to practice the language of the game by translating the words and helping yourselves with the translation indicated on the back of the card. This exercise can be made to one way or another and as many times as needed. And the final goal is to have fun learning a language in a simple and practical way.
Swadesh Words offers 100 common words that we can find in most languages. These words correspond to terms commonly used today in a language in general. However there is a large difference that will be found between the original list published by Morris Swadesh & the one proposed by Swadesh Words. The words offered in this game allow someone to learn practical words, translatable into one language or another.
A language comes in a pack of 4 collections which are Words, Verbs, Expressions and Symbols.
Words - Yellow ribbon - is the main collection, it contains 100 most used words in most languages. The collection can vary slightly from one language to another.
Verbs - Green ribbon - is a collection of the 100 most commonly used verbs in most languages. The verbs may slightly vary from one language to another.
Symbols - Blue ribbon - it contains symbols proper to a language writing system. It includes alphabet, numbers and punctuation. The number of cards may vary from one language to another.
Expressions - Purple ribbon - is a collection of common expressions that are essential for learning the basic of a language. The number of cards may vary from one language to another.
Swadesh Words is currently available in English version... But why not do it in more languages? hum !!... Well let us focus on this one for the moment!
My goal is to raise $4000, which is the amount need to make the launch of Swadesh Words. With the fund raised we will be making the last step to bring the project alive. The fund will help for production cost, of handling and shipment. And also we've prepared some interesting rewards for each contribution brought to this project, so take a look.
Shipping
Swadesh Words will be delivered across the country, shipping fee will be included in each pledge. But for shipments to the US, an additional 6$ will be needed and for International, the amount will be 10$. Simply add the amount in addition to your pledge if you live outside Canada.
Estimated delivery
It takes a lot of hours to create each package and ensure the quality of each of them. The first deliveries are scheduled in June for project contributors and July for the public. I will work to meet the deadline and honnor each pledge. And when the project will succeed, when the wind wil be in my sail, I will bring Swadesh Words toward new challenges.
But we know that we cannot limit your contribution. So what if the project funding exceeds the amount pledged?
Well, any amount raised in excess of the stated goal, will unlock the following Stretch Goals that will allow us to provide more variety about the game. And here are the objectives to be achieved if you decide to surprise even more by your generosity:
After campaign
Where to get Swadesh Words cards game when the project will be funded? I will sooner give you all details about it and even more. For the moment you can follow us on ourFacebook page and why not, help to promote the project. ;)
I thank you first of all for taking your time to take a look on this Kickstart project & I hope this little presentation will give you a clear idea of what is Swadesh Words game Card.
It's an easy and funny way to practice a language, it include the essentiel needed to start to learn a new language. The variety of what can be propose, can allow anyone to learn a language of his choice. Swadesh Words is in some point another way to discover other culture using words & game cards.
Challenges ahead !
Challenges are everywhere, challenges are in everything and the first one I had to face was to find the ideal way to present the project. Now that it's done, I'm working toward the next one, launch Swadesh Words thanks to your help.
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