Beginners Guide

Since the Klingon language wiki is completely set up as a beginners guide, all of the pages are useful fo starters of the Klingon language. This page explains the first steps to begin with.

The absolutley first thing one needs is The Klingon Dictionary. It has all about grammar and a lot of basic vocabulary.
The next thing to do is read everything you find in the mailing list's FAQ. It provides basic information and some typical beginners questions.
Next, if you prefer email, join the KLI's mailing list (English) or the German mailing list (German).
If you prefer social media, join the Learn Klingon group on Facebook, and see other Facebook groups.

There are two basic audio courses one just cannot miss and are good for pronunciation and listening comprehension:
Conversational Klingon and Power Klingon.
There is also an audio-book version of the TalkNow software named Rhythms.
Do not listen to the audio book of The Klingon Way though. The pronunciation is really, really, bad.

The Klingon Teacher from Germany has many short videos very well suited for beginners.
Jack Bradley has recorded several conversations entirely in Klingon, see jatlh DeSDu'.
There is an audio-video course entitled "Learn Klingon the easy(ish) way" by ViaLingo.

Much detailed information is found in the KLI's HolQeD, but that's usually more advanced level grammar so not suitable for beginners.
Browsing this wiki will answer a lot of questions as well. A good starting pint is the page How do I say...?.

A good way to memorize words - for some people - is to color the words in your book according to word type. See Coloring words.
If you use an android phone, get the dictionary app boQwI'.
Join Memrise and start learning the words in the KLCP one list.

If you like to learn and use Klingon in personal contact, consider visiting a qep'a' in the USA or the qepHom in Germany, or try to find out if there is a qepHom nearby your area. Note: You don't need to be an expert to visit such an event.

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