COURSES

Classical Tibetan Language

Classical Tibetan Reading and Pronunciation Practice 101

Instructor: Gen Lhakpa Tsering

This six-week Tibetan Alphabet and Reading course teaches the foundations of Tibetan script, pronunciation, and reading fluency. Students will learn to recognize letters, form syllables, and read Tibetan texts with confidence through guided practice and personalized support. The course serves as preparation for the Heart of Tibetan – Colloquial Tibetan 101 language course, but is also open to anyone who wishes to master the Tibetan writing system. By the end of the course, students will be able to read Tibetan texts, including Sanskrit mantras written in Tibetan script.

Details

TBD
Online via Zoom
Prerequisite: None

The Basics

Daily Structure & What to Expect

This six-week course is designed to teach the Tibetan alphabet, pronunciation, and reading skills needed for further study of the Tibetan language. It serves as a prerequisite for The Heart of Tibetan – Online Colloquial Tibetan Lower Beginner Language Course (Tib. 101), but is also suitable for anyone who wishes to learn how to read Tibetan script.

Students will learn how to recognize letters, form syllables, and read words correctly while developing confidence through guided practice, small group work, and individual support. The course combines live classes, private tutoring sessions, and collaborative reading exercises to help students build fluency quickly and effectively.

Course Structure

  • Six-week online course

  • Live classes twice per week

  • Small group learning activities

  • Weekly one-on-one tutoring session

  • Practice assignments and reading exercises

  • Feedback from instructor and learning partners

What You’ll Learn

  • Tibetan alphabet and syllable structure

  • Correct pronunciation of letters and words

  • How to read Tibetan script fluently

  • Techniques for recognizing syllables quickly

  • Confidence reading prayers, texts, and mantras

  • Preparation for Tibetan 101 language course

By the end of the course, students will be able to read most Tibetan texts, including Sanskrit mantras written in Tibetan script.

Tibetan Language Programs Team

SINI’s Tibetan Language Program includes an international team of dedicated native and non-native speakers delivering both Classical and Colloquial Tibetan courses through innovative teaching methods.

Franziska Oertle

Franziska Oertle

Director

Paul Wobig

Paul Wobig

Assistant Teacher

Tenzin Ghegay

Tenzin Ghegay

Teacher

Ania Sambroska

Ania Sambroska

Assistant Teacher

Tzoe Wong

Tzoe Wong

Registrar

Nat Thammamitr

Nat Thammamitr

Assistant Teacher

Lhakpa Tsering

Lhakpa Tsering

Teacher

Bhargavi Viswanath

Bhargavi Viswanath

Assistant

Alexandra Sukhanova

Alexandra Sukhanova

Teacher

Melissa Katz

Melissa Katz

Assistant

Pema Woeser

Pema Woeser

Assistant Teacher

Juan-Felipe Garcia Peña

Juan-Felipe Garcia Peña

Online Learning Developer