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==Description== | |||
The official languages on Saba are: | |||
* '''English''' - the principal language spoken and the sole medium of instruction in schools. | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_language '''Dutch'''] - spoken by 32% of the population. | |||
Saban English, a form of Virgin Islands Creole English, is a local vernacular. It is a decreolized variety. | |||
==Word List(s)== | |||
* [[Dutch Genealogical Word List]] | |||
* [https://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/dutch.php Useful Dutch phrases] - Omniglot | |||
* [https://www.omniglot.com/language/kinship/dutch.htm Family words in Dutch] - Omniglot | |||
* [https://www.learndutch.org/courses/dutch-vocabulary-beginners/ 1000 most common words in Dutch] - LearnDutch | |||
==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | |||
'''Alphabet''' | |||
* [https://omniglot.com/writing/dutch.htm#:~:text=Dutch%20alphabet Dutch alphabet] - Omniglot | |||
'''Pronunciation''' | |||
* [https://omniglot.com/writing/dutch.htm#:~:text=Dutch%20pronunciation Dutch pronunciation] - Omniglot | |||
* [https://forvo.com/languages/nl/ Dutch pronunciation dictionary] - Forvo | |||
==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | |||
'''Dictionaries''' | |||
* Johnson, Theodore R. ''A lee chip : a dictionary & study of Saban English.'' Raleigh: NC State University, 2016. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/956923449 WorldCat]. | |||
* Quist, Gerdi and Dennis Strik. ''Essential Dutch dictionary : Dutch-English/English-Dutch dictionary.'' London: Hodder Education, 2010. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/811402778 WorldCat]. | |||
* Renier, Fernand Gabriel. ''Dutch dictionary : Dutch-English English-Dutch.'' London: Routledge, 1997. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/263537560 WorldCat]. | |||
'''Online Dictionaries''' | |||
* [https://glosbe.com/nl/en Dictionary Dutch - English] - Glosbe | |||
'''Language Aids''' | |||
* Stern, Henry R. ''Essential Dutch Grammar.'' n.p.: Dover Publications, 2012. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/868275155 WorldCat]. | |||
* Quist, Gerdi and Dennis Strik. ''Beginner's Dutch grammar.'' London: Hodder Headline, 2002. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/223423428 WorldCat]. | |||
==Additional Resources== | |||
== References == | |||
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Despite the island's Dutch affiliation, English is the principal language spoken on the island and has been used in its school system since 1986. | |||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The official languages on Saba are:
- English - the principal language spoken and the sole medium of instruction in schools.
- Dutch - spoken by 32% of the population.
Saban English, a form of Virgin Islands Creole English, is a local vernacular. It is a decreolized variety.
Word List(s)[edit | edit source]
- Dutch Genealogical Word List
- Useful Dutch phrases - Omniglot
- Family words in Dutch - Omniglot
- 1000 most common words in Dutch - LearnDutch
Alphabet and Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Alphabet
- Dutch alphabet - Omniglot
Pronunciation
- Dutch pronunciation - Omniglot
- Dutch pronunciation dictionary - Forvo
Language Aids and Dictionaries[edit | edit source]
Dictionaries
- Johnson, Theodore R. A lee chip : a dictionary & study of Saban English. Raleigh: NC State University, 2016. Available at: WorldCat.
- Quist, Gerdi and Dennis Strik. Essential Dutch dictionary : Dutch-English/English-Dutch dictionary. London: Hodder Education, 2010. Available at: WorldCat.
- Renier, Fernand Gabriel. Dutch dictionary : Dutch-English English-Dutch. London: Routledge, 1997. Available at: WorldCat.
Online Dictionaries
- Dictionary Dutch - English - Glosbe
Language Aids
- Stern, Henry R. Essential Dutch Grammar. n.p.: Dover Publications, 2012. Available at: WorldCat.
- Quist, Gerdi and Dennis Strik. Beginner's Dutch grammar. London: Hodder Headline, 2002. Available at: WorldCat.
Additional Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Despite the island's Dutch affiliation, English is the principal language spoken on the island and has been used in its school system since 1986.