Guest Post: Lingít Language Classes using WAYK
I began learning my Native language, Lingít, about three years ago. At some point I came to the idea that I would like to eventually teach the language. However,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: WAYK Community
Pedagogy Rusticatio with WAYK
We are pleased to share a gorgeous new video by Sky Hopinka, WAYK team member and a truly stellar filmmaker. Sky’s film is about how classroom teachers can strengthen one… Read more »
Why WAYK Works
You probably already knew that raw intellect isn’t enough to learn a language. Ever tried memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules? You might pass a test, but try having a conversation…. Read more »
Submit Your Stories!
This is Sky Hopinka here. Long time no see. Keeping on top of blog posts has been a challenge, and something that we’ve discussed at great length. So we’re going… Read more »
WAYK Instructor Vetting: Use of the WAYK Name/Logo
When can you use the WAYK name and logo? What do we think about you accepting money for running games of WAYK? We encourage everyone to organize free community games… Read more »
Squamish Language and Holding a Regular Space for Conversation
As we’ve mentioned before, you take the first, most critical step in revitalizing a language (or achieving any goal) by holding a regular space for conversation. The first night of… Read more »
The WAYK/Squamish Language Team Project
Evan Gardner and I recently returned to Portland, OR after being hosted in Vancouver, B.C. for three nights by Dustin Rivers, a Squamish Nation member, traditional artist, and community organizer… Read more »
WAYK Lojban!
I knew we’d forget some amazing stuff – Alan Post, host of our first New Mexico workshop, has applied WAYK not only to Spanish, but to the conlang (constructed language)… Read more »
WAYK Links Round-up
Here’s a run down of links, by folks who’ve played (or played with) the fluency game. The most recent, by Joel Shempert, an attendee of our February Portland Workshop (a… Read more »
Lolcats Play “Where Are Your Keys?”
You can play “Where Are Your Keys?” to learn to speak Lolcat too!