Beginner Self-Paced Learning

Start your Tibetan journey at your own rhythm. The Beginner self-paced learning gives you clear explanations and engaging resources that make learning both practical and enjoyable.

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The Beginner self-paced learning gives you the freedom to study Tibetan on your own schedule while still following the trusted structure of The Heart of Tibetan Language, Volume 1. Whether you want the full set of resources or prefer to focus on the webinars and key-point videos, you'll find clear explanations, engaging media, and practical tools that help you build a strong foundation.

This level is divided into two options: the Full Package, which includes a variety of learning resources, including videos and Webinars and Key-Point Videos Only, which present all important grammar points in an engaging and enjoyable way.

What You'll Learn

By completing the Beginner self-paced learning, you'll be able to:

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Deepening reading and pronunciation skills

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Form simple sentences with correct Tibetan grammar

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Hold simple conversations in everyday situations

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Strengthen your foundation for future live study or independent practice

A Peek Inside Beginner 101 & 102

Curious about our teaching style? Watch a sample lesson and grammar webinar.

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Choose Your Package

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Beginner Full Package

Everything you need from The Heart of Tibetan Language, Volume 1 — Lower Beginner (Lessons 0–5) or Upper Beginner (Lessons 6–10).

What's included:

  • Animated key-point videos for each lesson
  • Engaging grammar webinars and key-point videos
  • Dialogue podcasts
  • Anki decks with vocab, audio, and images
  • Practice exercises (listening, reading, vocabulary)
  • Digital speaking practice in Moodle
  • Rubrics & reflection prompts to track progress

💡 Use these materials for self-study or to prepare for 102 or 201.

👉 30% discount for ordained Sangha (email us for a coupon).

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Beginner Webinars and Key-Point Videos Only

Just the key-point videos and webinars — a lighter option.

What's included:

  • Key-point videos (one per lesson, 4–6 minutes)
  • 25+ grammar webinars (12–18 minutes each) with clear explanations and playful "non-human classmates"

Covers Lessons 0–10: alphabet, བདག་ & གཞན་, བྱེ་བྲག & གཞན་ profound Tibetan grammar concepts, tenses, imperatives, numbers, and the calendar. Lesson 0 also introduces metacognition — learning how to learn.

👉 35% discount for ordained Sangha (email us for a coupon).

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Important Note

These resources are supplements. They're clear and creative, but they don't replace live conversation and community. Learning a language is a social undertaking. That's why we encourage you to join a course, a small study group, work with a tutor, etc.

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Discover the Textbook That Accompanies These Resources

The Heart of Tibetan Language, Vol. 1

with accompanying workbook

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Who It's For

These self-paced learning resources are for anyone who wants to start speaking and reading Tibetan with ease. They're designed for learners who appreciate the flexibility of self-paced study and want clear, step-by-step guidance.

They also make a perfect companion if you are already enrolled in some Tibetan courses elsewhere and/or if you're preparing to join one of our live Beginner or Intermediate classes—helping you feel confident and ready before you dive in.

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Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Join our welcoming community of learners and start your Tibetan language adventure today.

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