Redde n’ìhr Elsassisch? Yes, Alsatian speaks to me. Here is a new book that appears so that we can reconnect with our Müederproch, our beautiful Alsatian language, and that, from an early age.
It is called “Alsacien” (until then, it makes sense), children’s conversation guide. From 7 to 99 years old, don’t be afraid to learn, it never hurts! There is even the simplified phonetic pronunciation so as not to be mistaken. Not real phonetics with hieroglyphs, there are only researchers, linguists and dictionary lovers who know how to read that.
With this new guide, designed especially for children (and the older ones, you have to get started, and no need to be ashamed, everyone started somewhere), everything has been thought out to awaken our regional languages. .
The talented Adrien Fernique translated the words of this picture book, published by Bonhonne de Chemin. And they are used to it, since in this collection there are many other regional or national languages. This conversation guide is smart, easy to use, colorful, it immerses you in Alsatian in a very educational way, with the French sentence, the Alsatian translation, the simplified phonetic pronunciation, and, of course, an associated illustration . Just to make sure we understood correctly. This book is built around concrete themes (“I introduce myself”, “at the table”, “I do the shopping”…), it also invites you to immerse yourself in our Alsatian culture: gastronomy, castles, Christmas markets, spring?
In a format suitable for small hands, this Alsatian conversation guide can be taken anywhere and used in many circumstances. And it’s not expensive, only 8€90 at your favorite bookstore.
The link to the book on the publisher’s website.