A Certified Tibetan Teacher

Shastri (CIHTS) & Master (Namgyal Institute of Tibetology)

Module 7 – WH-QUESTIONS

This lesson introduces one of the most essential parts of everyday communication in Tibetan: WH-questions and possessive forms. You will begin by learning possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns, helping you express ownership and relationships naturally in Tibetan sentences. You will then explore a clear and detailed explanation of the most important WH-questions in Tibetan, including […]

Module 8 – Verb Conjugation in Tibetan Language

This lesson introduces the core system of Tibetan verb conjugation and helps you understand how verbs function in different grammatical contexts. You will begin by learning the classification of Tibetan verbs, including the distinction between volitional and non-volitional verbs, as well as transitive and intransitive verbs. These important concepts will help you recognize how actions, […]

Module 1 – Mastering the 30 Tibetan Consonants

This lesson serves as one of the most important foundations for learning the Tibetan language. You will begin by identifying the three root tones in Tibetan and learning how they influence pronunciation. From there, you will be introduced to all 30 Tibetan consonants and learn how to read each one clearly and correctly with the […]

Module 3 – Three Superscript Letters & The Four Subscript Letters

This lesson introduces one of the most important structural systems in the Tibetan language: superscript letters, subscript letters, and stacked letter formations. You will begin by learning the three superscript (surmounted) letters in Tibetan — ར་མགོ་ (RaGo), ལ་མགོ་ (LaGo), and ས་མགོ་ (SaGo) — and understand how they modify pronunciation and spelling through practical examples. Next, […]

Module 2 – Mastering the Four Tibetan Vowels

This lesson introduces one of the most essential building blocks of Tibetan reading and pronunciation: the four Tibetan vowels and their unique sounds. You will learn how each vowel functions and how its pronunciation changes when combined with different Tibetan consonants. Throughout the lesson, you will practice combining all four vowels with each consonant step […]

Module 4 – Prefixes / Suffixes / Post-Suffixes

This lesson introduces the essential components of Tibetan word formation: prefixes, suffixes, and post-suffixes. You will begin by learning the five Tibetan prefixes and understand how they are attached to root letters to influence spelling, pronunciation, and meaning, supported by clear examples for each one. Next, you will explore the ten suffixes used in Tibetan […]

Module 6 – Pronouns and Auxiliary Verbs

This lesson introduces the fundamental structure of Tibetan sentence formation through pronouns and auxiliary verbs. You will begin by learning the three grammatical persons in Tibetan and understanding how they are used in everyday communication. From there, you will explore how to express “to be” and “to not be” in both the first and third […]