This is a delightful and busy time for everyone at the institute. Thank you to our events team, and teachers for all your hard work making LSI possible. 

Friday, July 9th LLC released an update to the NLD in the Apple and Android stores. While the Apple update had no issues, some Android users encountered issues downloading the update. Our tech team worked with Google and users to resolve errors reported over the weekend. As of Monday, July 12, Google’s representatives have advised us the problem is resolved. Android users should have no issues downloading or updating the NLD Mobile App on their Android devices.If you have experienced this issue, we recommend you uninstall and reinstall the app or attempt to update the version. Before you get started, make sure you have a stable internet connection and that there is enough space on your device for this download of 174 MB (learn how to check your space here, or free up storage here). Once you have downloaded the NLD Mobile, make sure you do not allow your device to fall into sleep mode until the content inside the app is fully downloaded. Depending on the internet speed to your device this additional download may take 3 – 30 minutes and when complete. Again this will consume 174 MB of storage on the device when fully downloaded.

We apologize for the confusion and any inconvenience that this has caused for users. If you continue to have issues with the NLD Mobile App on Android, you can email tech@lakhota.org for additional support.

The long-anticipated Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 became available last month. This month the instructional booklets that complement the series have been released digitally to help guide you through the Lakota language audio series.  

Volume 2 builds on the concepts taught in Volume 1 and adds 12 hours of concepts for language learners to explore. The new series covers topics you use in daily conversations like food and drink, verbs to describe coming and going, coming and going verbs, time clauses, and much more.

Fluent first-language elders Ben Black Bear Jr. and Iris Eagle Chasing once again lend their voices and expertise to the Lakota Audio Series to ensure listeners develop correct pronunciation and speaking skills. Volume 2 of the Audio Series features 137 units, while the ebook leads serve as your guide through the 3 instructional concepts.

Both materials gradually introduce you to new concepts and vocabulary and are reinforced through targeted repetition. This series is perfect for adult self-learners who wish to expand their Lakota skills. 

Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 – A Practical Conversation Course is available for streaming on all major platforms, including Amazon Prime, Spotify, and Apple Music. The Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 Companion Digital Guide is available for download here. Currently, this series is only offered digitally. 

The New Lakota Dictionary for your desktop’s latest update will be available soon for Mac and PC with new entries and example sentences. This updated version builds on decades of linguistic work to create the most accurate and up-to-date dictionary possible, with 6,000 new entries and 13,000 new example sentences.

The New Lakota Dictionary was created in partnership with over 400 native speakers to ensure accuracy not only in spelling and definition but in context as well. This is an invaluable resource for Lakota learners everywhere and is easily accessible to anyone with a computer. When a user searches a word, they are presented with multiple definitions and spellings depending on the context in which the word is being used, as well as example sentences to demonstrate the word in a complete Lakota phrase. A total of 31,000-word entries and 53,000 example sentences makes the New Lakota Dictionary the most in-depth Lakota dictionary available, and an important tool in Lakota language learning and preservation. The updated dictionary will be available through the LLC Bookstore!

Tókša akhé    Until next time!

– the LLC Team