Continue where 101 left off · Live in 2027

Go from first words to real conversations

Master verbs and everyday grammar so you can talk about your own life, and follow more of what's said around you, with native tutors every week.

Join 300+ students, guided since 2021

A learner at a café in Dharamshala, practicing Tibetan

At a glance

Beginner 102 at a glance

Over six modules (6–11), you'll build on your grammar and vocabulary, and start holding longer conversations about daily life: planning your week, catching up with your family. You'll keep practicing one-on-one with a native speaker every week, inside the same kind of small group that got you through 101. It's a direct continuation of your foundation, the point where verbs and tenses finally click into place.

Modules 6 (Module 6–11)

Format Live + Tutor + Moodle

Time Commitment ~10–12 hrs/week here's how it breaks down ↓

Starting point You've completed Beginner 101 or equivalent reading, grammar & conversation skills

Small groups of ~4
Weekly 1:1 with a native tutor
A method that finally clicks

What you'll achieve

What You'll Achieve

By the end of Beginner 102, you will:

A learner reading a Tibetan book in a café

Use a wider range of grammar structures, including tenses, the imperative, and auxiliary verbs

A learner speaking with a Tibetan woman in Dharamshala

Hold longer conversations about daily life — your week, family, shopping, and plans — and grow your listening and speaking confidence with native tutors

A learner working through Tibetan grammar

Understand why Tibetan grammar works the way it does, beyond memorizing the rules

Follow more of what you hear, a real step closer to understanding teachings in Tibetan

A peek inside

A Peek Inside Beginner 102

Get a glimpse into an animated class with the non-human students and their grammar questions.

What's included

What You'll Get in This Course

Students from around the world together in a live SINI class call

Live Learning

Weekly live classes, small-group support, and one-on-one time with a native speaker: this is where the language becomes real.

One-on-one tutor sessions with a native Tibetan speaker The single feature our students call a game changer.

Weekly live classes
Small Learning Communities (SLC): about 4 students who meet weekly and become real study partners
White Wednesday Talks (optional), on Tibetan culture

Study Resources

Animated key-point videos (5 min)
Grammar webinars (30–60 min)
Dialogue podcasts
Module-end challenges

The non-human classmates who make games, songs, and practice stick

Digital Tools

Anki flashcards
Interactive exercises
Games
Songs
Lab-like speaking practice

The Moodle learning platform, where you follow your progress on any device

Support & Progress

E-Portfolio with personal feedback from your teacher
Moodle platform, on any device, with tech support
Class recordings for every session
Send your questions ahead if you'll miss a class

Our methodology

A Method Built to Finally Make Tibetan Click

Beginner 102 continues the course Franziska Oertle designed, the teacher her students say "cracked the code" of teaching Tibetan, and taught live by Nat Thammamitr and the team. Instead of forcing Tibetan into Latin-style rules, it teaches the language from the inside out, and always explains why. It's rigorous, and there are no tests and no pressure.

Dr. Fink's Taxonomy

Underneath, we draw on Dr. Fink's 6-fold Taxonomy of Significant Learning, which brings together knowledge, application, integration, the human dimension, caring, and learning how to learn.

Soft Skills

We also give real attention to soft skills: reflection, self-awareness, collaboration, and empathy. You'll keep an e-Portfolio and share reflections in forums, tracking your growth as a person alongside your progress in Tibetan.

Joy and Humor

Joy and humor are built into the method itself. A smile, a little laughter, and curiosity keep learning light while the real progress happens underneath.

Want to Learn More about our Methodology? Here's a Detailed Video

What learners say

What Our Learners Say

A few words from our Beginner 102 cohort.

The learning process is 'engineered' and it's explained why. The course is designed by a Western mind for Western minds.

Ola T.Beginner 102, 2026

Solid methodology, very good books, right attitude of the teachers.

Dimitri L.Intermediate 2026

Meet the team

Your Learning Team

Meet the teachers, tutors, and companions who make learning fun.

Nat Thammamitr

Lead Teacher

Dedicated to sharing the beauty of Tibetan language and culture. Leads the live Beginner 102 classes, continuing the course Franziska Oertle designed.

Tutor Team

Native speaker tutors

Kind, patient speakers in India & Nepal.

Meet your non-human classmates

Every class comes with a few extra students — here to keep the pace kind and the grammar playful.

Mr. Sloth

Here to remind you there's always a way to learn at your own pace, especially now that the material is getting harder. Slowing down here is allowed.

Ms. Giraffe

Nerdy grammar scout.

P.S.

Pets are welcome learning buddies too. They're patient listeners who never complain about a grammar mistake.

Worried about the time? 102 asks more of you than 101, here's why that's still manageable

102 is denser than 101: you're adding tenses, the imperative, and auxiliary verbs on top of everything you already know. Most of the ~10–12 hours a week still fit around your life:

Live class
Your 1:1 with your tutor
Your small-group meeting
Self-study, on your own schedule

Miss a Saturday? Every class is recorded, you can pick either time slot week to week, and you can send your questions ahead.

Rest is genuinely built into the method here. You'll keep meeting Mr. Sloth, whose whole job is to remind you there's always a way to learn at your own pace, especially when the material gets harder.

Many of our 102 students are busy people with no Tibetan community anywhere near them, and they still get there, one module at a time.

Mr. Sloth, the learning companion who reminds you to go at your own pace

Flexible option

Prefer a lighter commitment? Audit the course

Auditors follow the same weekly pace as full students, joining an SLC, a tutor class, and self-study, with access to Moodle resources and recordings. You won't attend the Saturday live classes (except the forum) or receive teacher feedback, and tuition is lower. We just ask that you keep up with the group so your SLC stays lively and supportive.

Practical details

Practical Details

Everything you need to know before enrolling

Prerequisites

Completion of Beginner 101, or equivalent basic grammar, reading, and conversation skills
Comfortable reading Tibetan script (དབུ་ཅན།) with basic fluency
Familiarity with basic grammar, including the བདག་གཞན། system and simple sentence structure
Ready to hold short conversations about school, family, and everyday topics

Tuition & Financial Support

Sliding scale tuition: $475 minimum
Auditing version: $300 ($225 for monastics)
Monastic rate: $325
Payment plans and sponsor option available

Sliding scale

Pay what you can, starting from the listed minimums.

Monastic discount

A dedicated scholarship for monks and nuns.

Payment in installments

Pay in a few installments — just contact us to arrange it before registering.

Sponsor option

Add $108 to support fellow students and help sustain the program.

Refund Policy

Refund depends on withdrawal timing
Up to 70% refund if leaving during Module 1
Reduced percentages as the course continues

See the full refund schedule

If we can fill your spot from the waiting list

Module 1 — 70%
Module 2 — 65%
Module 3 — 55%
Later — 40%

If we can't fill your spot

Module 1 — 55%
Module 2 — 40%
Module 3 — 30%
Later — no refund

Discover the textbook that accompanies this course

The Heart of Tibetan Language, Vol. 1

with accompanying workbook

Look inside (sample pages) Coming soon Order hardcopy Order from Vajra Bookshop Get eBook on Google Play Get the Audio files

Why Beginner 102

Why Choose Beginner 102

This course takes what you built in 101 and puts it to work. You'll use a wider range of grammar, including tenses and the imperative, to hold longer, more natural conversations, guided by the same method that made the basics click and a native tutor of your own. It picks up exactly where 101 left off, and it brings you one step closer to the day you can follow your teachers in their own words. With small groups, live feedback, and a playful, caring approach, you'll keep building skill and confidence while actually enjoying the process.

Continues right where 101 left off Your own native tutor A method that clicks

Next cohort

When Does Beginner 102 Start?

Beginner 102 runs live in 2027. We'll confirm exact dates as soon as they're set.

Ready to begin

Ready to Continue Your Tibetan Journey?

Join our next Beginner 102 cohort, and take the next step toward speaking with more confidence, and one day understanding, Tibetan.

New to Tibetan? Start with Beginner 101 →

Before you start

Beginner 102 FAQ

The questions we hear most, answered.

What is Beginner 102?

Beginner 102 is the direct continuation of Beginner 101. It covers Modules 6–11 of The Heart of Tibetan Language, Volume 1, and focuses on mastering verbs in colloquial Tibetan while expanding your ability to hold everyday conversations.

Do I need to finish 101 first?

Yes. If you've completed Beginner 101, you're ready for Beginner 102. If you audited Beginner 101 and now want to join as a full student, you can join the review sessions later in 2027, or send us a short entrance presentation instead. If you're coming from outside SINI, you'll need to show that you can read Tibetan script fluently and already know basic grammar and vocabulary from Lessons 1–5.

What will I learn during Beginner 102?

Together with 101, you'll be able to hold longer conversations on topics like school, family, hobbies, food, weather, and shopping. You'll use a wider range of tenses, past, present, future, and the imperative, and grow more comfortable talking about yourself, your country, and your interests.

How much time should I plan each week?

Plan for about 10–12 hours a week: live classes, self-study, practice with your learning group, and your weekly 1:1 with a native speaker. 102 is denser than 101, but most of that still fits around your life. See "Worried about the time?" above for how it actually breaks down.

How long is each module?

Each module runs for 4 weeks, enough time to absorb and integrate new vocabulary and grammar.

When are the live classes?

There are four live sessions per module, every Saturday, at 9:00 and 16:00 CE(S)T. Optional White Wednesday cultural talks run mid-week. You can pick either time slot week to week, and you don't need to commit to one slot in advance. All live classes are recorded.

What if I miss a class?

Send your questions ahead of time and catch up with the recording and Moodle materials afterward.

Who are the teachers?

Beginner 102 continues the course Franziska Oertle designed and is taught live by Gen Nat Thammamitr, Gen Melissa Katz, and Gen Bhargavi Viswanath. You'll also be supported by tutors, your Small Learning Community, and weekly Tibetan conversation partners.

What materials are included?

Live classes with teachers, key-point videos for every lesson, grammar webinars, weekly SLC meetings, weekly 1:1 sessions with native speakers, a digital practice lab, an e-Portfolio, dialogue podcasts, games, songs, Anki flashcards, and optional White Wednesday cultural talks.

Which textbook do I need?

We continue with The Heart of Tibetan Language, Volume 1, plus the exercise book. Both are available as eBooks on Google Play, or as hard copies from Dharma Publishing, Vajra Bookstore in Kathmandu, Lotus Winkel in Holland, or Garuda Bookstore in Switzerland. Spanish and Portuguese translations are also available.

What platforms and tools are used?

Moodle for resources and assignments, Zoom for live classes, Gmail to share recordings, and WhatsApp for tutor-class logistics.

How much is tuition?

Tuition follows a sliding scale. The minimum fee for Beginner 102 is $475. Monastics can apply for a sponsored rate ($325). Auditing is available for $300 ($225 for monastics). You can also pay in installments, contact us before registering so we can set this up.

Do you offer scholarships or sponsorships?

Yes. We offer scholarships for monastics, and invite students with means to add a $108 sponsorship to help others join.

What is the refund policy?

If you withdraw and we can replace you from the waiting list, you'll receive a partial refund: Module 1, 70%. Module 2, 65%. Module 3, 55%. Later, 40%. If we can't replace you, refunds are smaller: Module 1, 55%. Module 2, 40%. Module 3, 30%. Later, no refund.

Not sure this is your level?

If you haven't completed Beginner 101 yet, start there first. Beginner 102 assumes you can already read Tibetan script and hold simple conversations. Already comfortable with tenses and everyday vocabulary? Intermediate 201 continues where 102 leaves off.