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Learner-driven deep context exploration within real-world language.
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kiyânaw Database
kiyânaw Database provides learner-driven deep context exploration within real-world language. By indexing content from transcriptions and other published materials, learners are able to search for words, partial words, or phrases that support their current learning context. Initially developed for nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree Y-dialect), kiyânaw Database currently supports several Indigenous languages, with additional support added weekly.
High frequency words
When analysis (spell-checking) is available for a language, advanced indexing becomes possible, allowing us to keep a list of high-frequency words. Studying these lists can help to speed the advance our comprehension and fluency.
Explore in-context
Rather than just simple word lists or dictionaries, learners can explore for words within their current study domain and see & hear them used in-context. Links to existing transcriptions and other media let learners hear real language from fluent speakers, used correctly, in-context.
Powerful search
Being able to find words, partial words, or phrases adjacent to the materials we're currently studying as learners is extremely powerful. kiyânaw Database allows for powerful partial and advanced search to support the learner's journey.
kiyânaw Database Roadmap
Current progress and upcoming features for kiyânaw Database
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