The first step is to start learning. I fine’ne’na i tutuhon.
Let’s learn from how other people succeeded in learning Chamorro.
LearningChamoru.com website’s – 10 Tips for Learning CHamoru
Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua’s – Tips for learning Chamorro
Watch a video of Chamorro language scholars giving tips to learning Chamorro
Umeyak Chamoru – 10 Tips for Learning the Chamorro Language
Here are more suggestions to learning Chamorro
- Set language-learning goals
Research shows that people who set the right kind of goals are more likely to achieve success. - Learn the “right” words
Identify what words, phrases and expressions with practical, colloquial topics then work your way up from there.
Start learning with our 700+ common Chamorro words - Use flashcards
When learning your words, you’ll learn faster by using the very best study techniques, such as using spaced repetition software (SRS).
Try the Guam Bus Chamorro flashcards - Study smart
Talk when you read and write. It will help you remember faster if you vocalize your target language. - Think in your target language
Thinking directly in your target language as much as possible will help you avoid errors and speed up the learning and speaking process. - Start using the language all day, every day
Tape new words around your house, like your bathroom and kitchen walls, for visual cues. - Get plenty of comprehensible input
To get good at a language fast, you’d want to get a lot of comprehensible input (listening and reading), especially at the start.
ie. TV shows, comics, online videos, podcasts or even actual conversations
I Sakman I Fino’-ta is an immersive Chamorro language experience with stories, poems, songs, word games are more.
Listen to Chamorro talk radio on K57 with host Robert Underwood
Listen to the 1908 Chamorro Bible - Watch movies and use subtitles
They’re a great example of comprehensive input. Plus to make studying fun.
A Chamorro animated movie: Maisa the Chamoru Girl who Saves Guåhan
A TV drama series in the Chamorro language, Siha
Watch the Life of Jesus, dubbed in Chamorro - Listen to music and learn the lyrics
If you love listening to music and do it anyway, why not listen to it in your target language!
Listen to Chamorro music on Dandan Marianas and Fanachu Live - Read local literature
If advanced novels and books are too daunting for you now, try learning with bilingual books, children’s books or books designed for language learners.
Children Books in the Chamorro language:
The Guam Bus
The UOG Press - Seek out real-life practice
Get talking right away, from the very early stages of your language learning journey! - Learn about the culture
It’s important to learn about the culture and history associated with these words.
Visit the Guam Museum
Read stories about Chamorro language, culture and history by Pale Eric Forbes - Consider investing in tutoring
Hire a tutor. This is a good option for getting on the fast track to language success. - Test yourself
- Learningchamoru.org has lessons with quizzes at the end.
- Plan a virtual trip
- Travel and immerse yourself
Summer 2023 Guam Chamorro Adult Immersion Program
2022 Immersion Program Video - Learn from every mistake
- Have fun!
Play word games on I Sakman I Fino’-ta
Similar language learning tips
https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/how-to-learn-a-language
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/fastest-way-to-learn-a-new-language/
Last updated on July 10, 2024