- 1). Check your local library for books and audio recordings of the Cherokee language. Using a free resource like the library will help you decide if you are serious about pursuing your study of the Cherokee language before investing money in lessons or software.
- 2). Purchase language learning books and audio lessons. Amazon.com has numerous instructional books on the Cherokee language, including formal and colloquial language instruction. Set aside time every day for studying your materials and attempt to incorporate Cherokee vocabulary into your everyday life by placing stickers on common household objects with their name written in Cherokee.
- 3). Search online for Cherokee language resources. Cherokee tribal websites often provide language lessons free of charge and are created by native speakers. Try Native-Peoples.Org for a directory of Cherokee language resources, including lessons, texts written in their alphabet and discussion groups.
- 4). Purchase Cherokee language software. Using software for learning a language has many benefits, including the use of both audio and visual cues that can help learners truly internalize information. iTunes offers several interactive Cherokee language downloads for daily use.
- 5). Contact the Cherokee Preservation Foundation to inquire about their language immersion programs. The foundation offers several community language programs to promote and preserve the Cherokee language. If you are unable to travel to Oklahoma to attend immersion classes, the foundation offers remote lessons with native speakers.
- 6). Surround yourself with Cherokee language media like music, movies, radio programs and written works. By having the language around you at all times you are more likely to engage in intuitive learning, which is an important step toward fluency.
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