Language file I: Preparation

Our first two months in Africa have been diverse to say the least. I am amazed to see the odd and unexpected things that fill my day. God has been good to give us the opportunity to serve him here in Uganda for a time. One of my primary roles on the Echelon team is that of a language coach. With my spattering of linguistic education I have begun the task of developing and writing the Echelon field manual for language learning. This is a big job an will take a considerable amount of time.

            Next week we start learning the Karimojong language. Our in-country team, at the present time, consists of four adults and three children. I will be facilitating the language learning of both the adults and children during this initial phase of language learning. In addition to our in-country team, we have two couples that are presently in the States and will be joining us in Africa in ten months.  Thus far, the work has been interesting. I began with some basic language documentation with the help of the Karimojong people. We started with recording a few of the songs that the Karimojong had written and finished with useful phrases (this material can be found on our website). These lessons are available to anyone who might have an interest in the Karimojong language. 

            As this language project develops, I will be posting parts of it along the way for all those who might be interested in the process of language learning from an Echelon perspective.