Reading & Alphabet Self-Paced Course

Learn to read Tibetan script step by step with clear explanations, guided practice, and one-on-one support.

This self-paced course is designed for anyone who wants to gain fluency in reading the Tibetan དབུ་ཅན། (U-chen) script and Wylie transliteration. With engaging videos, detailed explanations, and individual tutoring sessions, you'll gradually build the confidence to read Tibetan script accurately.

Study Tips

• You can start anytime and set your own pace.

• We recommend completing the five units within 4–8 weeks to keep the learning flow.

• Plan for about 4–6 hours a week of study, including prep for your tutor sessions.

What You'll Learn

By completing the course, you'll be able to:

Recognize and pronounce all 30 Tibetan letters correctly

Apply reading rules, including suffixes, prefixes, and stacked letters

Understand common exceptions and master Wylie transliteration

དབུ་ཅན། (U-chen): Slowly read and spell aloud any Tibetan text in དབུ་ཅན། script or Wylie transliteration

What's Included

Complete Reading & Alphabet Package

Engaging Webinars

Tibetan sounds and pronunciation

Key-Point Videos

Animated lessons that break down each unit

One-on-One Tutoring

Eight hours with a native Tibetan tutor

Practice Exercises

Quizzes and step-by-step instructions

Reading Rules

Written explanations of tricky rules and exceptions

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Important to Know

📚 Note: This course equips you with the fundamentals of reading Tibetan with regular support. That's why your eight hours of one-on-one tutoring are essential to put your knowledge into practice.

📖 Scope: The course does not focus on reading comprehension and vocabulary at all — just on pronunciation, spelling aloud, and transliteration of the Tibetan script.

💡 Requirements: PC or Mac, Gmail, WhatsApp on desktop, and a PDF viewer.

Who It's For

This course is perfect for anyone starting their Tibetan journey or wanting to build a solid foundation in reading.

It's also ideal preparation if you're planning to join one of our live Beginner courses.

Ready to Learn to Read Tibetan?

Start your journey with our self-paced reading course and build the foundation for your Tibetan studies.

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