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==Description== | |||
*There is no offical language of Mauritius. | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritian_Creole '''Mauritian Creole'''], which is spoken by an estimated 90% of the population, is considered to be the native language of the country and is used most often in informal settings. It was developed in the 18th century by slaves who used a pidgin language to communicate with each other as well as with their French masters, who did not understand the various African languages. The pidgin evolved with later generations to become a casual language. Mauritian Creole is a French-based creole due to its close ties with French pronunciation and vocabulary. | |||
*'''English''' and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language '''French'''] are used in government settings. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of Mauritius," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Mauritius, accessed 28 March 2022.</ref> | |||
[ | ==Word List(s)== | ||
'''Mauritian Creole''' | |||
*[https://omniglot.com/language/phrases/mauritiancreole.htm Useful phrases in Mauritian Creole (Omniglot)] | |||
'''French''' | |||
*[[French Genealogical Word List]] | *[[French Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[https://omniglot.com/language/phrases/french.php Useful French phrases (Omniglot)] | |||
==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | |||
'''Mauritian Creole''' | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritian_Creole#Phonology Mauritian Creole phonology (Wikipedia)] | |||
*[https://omniglot.com/writing/mauritiancreole.htm Mauritian Creole Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)] | |||
'''French''' | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_phonology French phonology (Wikipedia)] | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_orthography#Alphabet French alphabet (Wikipedia)] | |||
*[https://www.omniglot.com/writing/french.htm French Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)] | |||
== | ==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ||
*[ | '''Mauritian Creole''' | ||
*[https://www. | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GkIw7_gPbs Learn Mauritian Creole in 15 mins (YouTube)] | ||
* | * Baker, Philip, and Vinesh Y Hookoomsing. ''Dictionary of Mauritian Creole = Diksyoner kreol morisyen = Dictionnaire du crʹeole mauricien.'' Paris: L'Harmattan, 1987. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/60272529 WorldCat]. | ||
* Lee, Jacques K. ''Mauritius : its Creole language : the ultimate Creole phrase book : English-Creole dictionary.'' London, England: Nautilus Pub. Co., 2003. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/262887318 WorldCat]. | |||
'''French''' | |||
* | *[[French Handwriting|French Handwriting]] | ||
*[https://en.glosbe.com/en/fr English to French Dictionary (Glosbe)] | |||
: | *[https://www.duolingo.com/course/fr/en/Learn-French Learn French (duolingo)] | ||
* | *[https://www.babbel.com/learn-french Learn French (Babbel)] | ||
==Additional Resources== | |||
*[https://www.britannica.com/place/Mauritius Mauritius (Britannica)] | |||
*[https://wikitravel.org/en/Mauritius Mauritius (Wikitravel)] | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Mauritius]] | |||
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Description
- There is no offical language of Mauritius.
- Mauritian Creole, which is spoken by an estimated 90% of the population, is considered to be the native language of the country and is used most often in informal settings. It was developed in the 18th century by slaves who used a pidgin language to communicate with each other as well as with their French masters, who did not understand the various African languages. The pidgin evolved with later generations to become a casual language. Mauritian Creole is a French-based creole due to its close ties with French pronunciation and vocabulary.
- English and French are used in government settings. [1]
Word List(s)
Mauritian Creole
French
Alphabet and Pronunciation
Mauritian Creole
French
- French phonology (Wikipedia)
- French alphabet (Wikipedia)
- French Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)
Language Aids and Dictionaries
Mauritian Creole
- Learn Mauritian Creole in 15 mins (YouTube)
- Baker, Philip, and Vinesh Y Hookoomsing. Dictionary of Mauritian Creole = Diksyoner kreol morisyen = Dictionnaire du crʹeole mauricien. Paris: L'Harmattan, 1987. Available at: WorldCat.
- Lee, Jacques K. Mauritius : its Creole language : the ultimate Creole phrase book : English-Creole dictionary. London, England: Nautilus Pub. Co., 2003. Available at: WorldCat.
French
- French Handwriting
- English to French Dictionary (Glosbe)
- Learn French (duolingo)
- Learn French (Babbel)
Additional Resources
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of Mauritius," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Mauritius, accessed 28 March 2022.