Week 1

Day 1: Introduction to toki pona and its philosophy

  • Watch the 12 days of toki pona videos to learn about the basics of toki pona and its focus on simplicity and positivity
  • Go to the toki pona website and grab the vocabulary list, grammar rules, and cheat sheet. You can also find links to the official books on toki pona
  • Practice saying hello and introducing yourself in toki pona

Day 2: Basic vocabulary and grammar

  • Review the basic toki pona vocabulary list and practice using the words in simple sentences
  • Learn about the toki pona grammar rules, including word order and how to form possessives and negations
  • Practice constructing simple sentences using the vocabulary and grammar learned

Day 3: More advanced vocabulary and grammar

  • Review the intermediate toki pona vocabulary list and practice using the words in sentences
  • Learn about more advanced grammar concepts, including how to use modal particles and create compound words
  • Practice constructing more complex sentences using the vocabulary and grammar learned

Day 4: Reading and listening comprehension

  • Practice reading toki pona texts and listening to toki pona audio recordings to improve comprehension skills
  • Review any unfamiliar vocabulary or grammar concepts as needed

Day 5: Review and practice

  • Review all of the vocabulary and grammar learned so far and practice constructing sentences using the words and concepts learned
  • Practice reading and listening comprehension skills with a variety of toki pona texts and audio recordings

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Day 6: Advanced vocabulary and grammar

  • Review the advanced toki pona vocabulary list and practice using the words in sentences
  • Learn about more advanced grammar concepts, such as how to use relative clauses and create verb tenses
  • Practice constructing even more complex sentences using the vocabulary and grammar learned

Day 7: Culture and usage

  • Learn about the culture and usage of toki pona, including the ways in which it is used in real-life situations and online communities
  • Practice using toki pona in conversation with other learners or native speakers

Day 8: Reading and listening comprehension

  • Continue to practice reading toki pona texts and listening to toki pona audio recordings to improve comprehension skills
  • Review any unfamiliar vocabulary or grammar concepts as needed

Day 9: Writing and speaking practice

  • Practice writing in toki pona using the vocabulary and grammar learned so far
  • Practice speaking toki pona by having conversations with other learners or native speakers

Day 10: Review and practice

  • Review all of the vocabulary and grammar learned so far and practice constructing sentences using the words and concepts learned
  • Practice reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills with a variety of toki pona texts, audio recordings, and conversation partners

This is just one possible approach to learning toki pona, and you may need to adjust the pace or focus of your learning based on your own needs and goals. It’s also a good idea to find resources and materials that match your learning style and interests, such as online courses, podcasts, or language exchange groups. You can find these and other resources at https://tokipona.org/

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