For Native American students, knowing their tribal language well improves their self-confidence and helps (rather than hinders) the learning of non-Indian languages. For people who do not speak Indian languages, learning an Indian language is not necessary just to speak to Indian people. read more
Advantages of language exchange learning include: Learning the real Native American language (slang, expressions, etc.) used by ordinary native speakers Getting accustomed to the way native speakers speak in real (casual) Native American conversation Making a friend in the Native American-speaking culture. read more