Ways to learn and practise Tibetan in Toronto, across Canada and online, for children, teens and adults.
Classes in Toronto
- TCCC Sunday School (Gangjong Choedenling): conversational Tibetan, reading, and performing arts for children, with games, role plays and storytelling. Programs and registration · TCCC listing
- Do you teach Tibetan, or know a class for adults or teens? Tell us and we will add it here.
Study groups online
Young Tibetans have started their own classes online. One weekly Saturday class started by a young Tibetan in the US grew to about 20 learners in four countries. Want to start one in Canada, or join one? Let us know and we will help connect people.
Apps
- Tsundue (iPhone)
- Gangkar: Learn Tibetan (iPhone)
- Tibetan Kid App (iPhone, for children)
We haven’t tested every app. Tell us which ones work for you and your children.
Listen and practise
- Tibetan Community Radio: Tibetan music and shows, live and on demand.
- Words of the week, with recordings from community elders.
- Tibetan culture: festivals, food, music and traditions.
Tips for teens and adults
- Ten minutes a day beats one long session a week.
- Ask your grandparents one question in Tibetan every time you see or call them.
- Mixing Tibetan and English is fine. Use the Tibetan you have and add to it.
- Learn the words for food, family and greetings first. You will use them the most.