One of the main goals of Thubten Shedrubling Foundation is to provide classes on Bhoti language. Various local dialects found in Himalayan regions from Ladhak to Arunachal such as Ladhaki dialect and Monpa dialect are based on Bhoti or Tibetan language. It is considered as one of the most profound languages in this world and is the only living language in which the whole treatise of Buddha’s teachings exist. The culture and the identity of the people of Tawang and its neighboring regions are highly based on Bhoti language.
We offer two regular Bhoti language classes: Basic and Intermediate. The focus is on writing, reading, and speaking. The classes are for children, students, and school and university graduates as well as for adults.
The classes are conducted by an experienced teacher. Students who wish to receive the TSF certificate on completion of a semester must:
- have 75% attendance,
- sit for monthly tests and the final test.
Basic Bhoti Language Course
Beginning with the alphabet, vowels and combinations of letters, students learn the fundamental structure of the language, how to make simple sentences and so forth. The aim at this level is to train students in reading and simple conversation.
This course also involves speaking practice, which is aimed at assisting our students to communicate in Bhoti, thereby enriching their knowledge of the emotional aspect of Bhoti. The main aim of this class is to help students become more confident in spoken Bhoti.
Requirement: No prior knowledge of Bhoti is required. Suitable for children and beginners.
Duration: 3 months.
Intermediate Bhoti Language Course
The intermediate course is a stepping-stone to the upper intermediate course. Students in this course improve and extend their command of Bhoti grammar and idioms. The main aim of this class is to help students become confident in Bhoti both in writing and in speaking.
Requirement: Basic knowledge of Bhoti language is required.
Duration: 3 months.