-1b-Cat and Dog Words

Jul 17, 2026

Uploaded by Miles

This document, titled '-1b-Cat and Dog Words', is a children's English primer adapted for Patep language speakers in Papua New Guinea. It introduces basic English vocabulary through simple sentences and illustrations, featuring a cat and a dog. The primer is part of a 'Talking Book' series, available on the 'Talking Books' app for mobile devices, allowing users to read and listen simultaneously. The content is licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0, permitting non-commercial adaptation and distribution under the same terms, with attribution to the authors, illustrators, and designers Elke and René Leisink. The editing was performed by SIL-Education for life. This specific book is an adaptation of an original work also titled '-1b-Cat and Dog Words' from 2020, which itself was adapted from a 2017 work by the African Storybook Initiative. The primer covers fundamental actions such as walking, running, jumping, standing, sitting, sleeping, writing, drawing, opening and closing doors, drinking, eating, cooking, pushing and pulling goats, saying hello, and shouting. Each word is presented alongside its visual representation and a corresponding English sentence, facilitating language acquisition for young learners. The copyright is held by the Patep translation team as of 2023, ensuring proper acknowledgment and use of the creative material.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

-1b-Cat and Dog Words

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What is the purpose of this document?

This document is an English primer for children in Papua New Guinea, specifically for speakers of the Patep language, to learn basic English vocabulary and phrases.

How can I access the 'Talking Book' feature mentioned?

You can read and listen to the book on your phone or tablet by downloading the 'Talking Books' app from www.mytalkingbooks.org.

Under what terms can this book be used or adapted?

The book is licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0, which allows non-commercial use, adaptation, and distribution under the same or similar license, provided the copyright and credits are maintained.

Jul 17, 2026

Uploaded by Miles