I don't mean to ask you questions that sound like book text Kinajin, and I don't look for book answers from you. I can get those from the books in my study.
From you I get the real deal.

Synonyms for 'kihelaka' are bliheic'iya, hpayelaka, ...

Hau Mitakuyepi,
Anpetu Topa! Toniktu ka hwo?  

Hot here today, sitting down by the lake with family is nice. The grand kids swimming or fishing, being kids. And best of all away from the TV, cell phone, IPods and game boys.

Le anpetu kin ptanyetu s'elececa yelo.  

The Lakoata taught today is really a sub-division of english.  Especially LLC, they focus on the english thought pattern of our native learners.  Basically, they're teaching speaking english in Lakota.  I think your girlfriend will agree.

Kinajin,
 
I believe she would, LLC is okay for learning basics, like kindergarten level type stuff, but for learning to speak it properly, we have to learn from the Lakota themselves. Some of us have run into problems especially with the leader and if Lakota spirituality is mentioned, those people are highly criticized but it is okay to talk about christianity. Several of us aren't to thrilled and believe that the LLC should be ran by a Lakota/Dakota person rather than a European. I think Kinajin, you would be perfect. Many of the Lakota men and woman who have joined the site, who were born and raised in the language have left or do not participate. Even worse, those people that join who are Lakota who are trying to learn their language aren't learning it the right way as far as I am concerned because they are getting a wasicu filtered version. It seems like they are trying to modernize the language and some of the same attitudes used for teaching in regular schools is used. In other words, punishiment/embarrassment if something is said that others do not agree with. There is one couple on there, who are a mixed race couple Lakota/White, the wife was threatened with being banished for something she said about one of the members and she had said it off the site. So, I see what you are talking about and I know if this post is seen, I faced being blocked from there as well. Its okay, I have ya'll here, family, and friends to help me. I have always felt that as a wasicu, it is not my right to correct anyone who speaks the language, especially know some of the stuff I learned is either different from the way others may speak it or the mistakes that have been taught as part of the curriculum.
 
J

That is too bad, they have the most to give because they posses something that is rare and cannot be learned from a book. I enjoy listing to fluent speakers, I haven't heard many, but it is awesome and it is sad that people make fun of and dislike the fluent speakers, its  assinine in my book. It almost sound like jealousy and that is always not good.
 
J.

Kinajin,
 
I do remember that, they chase off all the people that disaggree with them. I hate to see that.
 
J.

I told you it'll get back to LLC. I just got a newsletter about LLC's summer activities.  They really keep an eye on this forum.
Many fluent older speakers are being left out.  It was discussed at a summer retreat in the Black Hills.  They are not to include fluent speakers in language development.  One of the attendees spilled the beans.  LOL LOL

Ceye Sni Yo said it, I know that I will never think like a Lakota, but to at least to be able to speak correctly and relate as best as I can is what I am looking for, its a direction, knowing that I will never be completely there. With family members who are Lakota and have small children are learning, I don't want to teach them the wrong way if they want to speak Lakota with me. Kinajin is right, he would be a good teacher and he doesn't need anyone telling him that, especially someone who is not a native speaker. I appreciate everyone here who teaches, i have already learned a lot from here and I enjoy the day to day conversations that take place here as well.
J

Thats the one.  There is lots of reaction to it, not good for LLC.