This website is dedicated to creating and sharing learning materials for the Chamorro language. We aim to address an important gap in learning support for adult Chamorro language learners: the need for effective learning materials that support continued language development outside of interactions with speakers. While opportunities to listen to and speak with others are essential to learning a language, learners also need resources that allow them to study, review, and practice independently between those interactions.
We design our materials to function as self-contained, asynchronous learning resources so that anyone, anywhere, and at any level can access and study the Chamorro language at their own pace. Each resource is designed to support independent learning and includes:
- Chamorro audio files available for download to support listening and pronunciation practice
- Chamorro text to help you connect spoken sounds to written words
- English translations to support comprehension and understanding
We recognize that many adult learners benefit from accessible learning materials paired with opportunities to engage with native Chamorro content. To support this approach, we create and offer a variety of resources, including:
- Chamorro Songs with audio recordings, Chamorro lyrics, English translations, and language notes
- Chamorro Stories with audio narrations, Chamorro text, and English translations to support listening and reading comprehension
- Sentence Pattern Lessons written in plain, everyday language, with example sentences and audio to help you understand how Chamorro works
- Built-In Study Tools in the lessons, for more effective practice and information retention
- Study Tips that speak to the experience of learning Chamorro as an adult
- Online Chamorro Dictionary that brings multiple dictionaries and word lists together in one convenient location
- Thematic Word & Phrase Lists with audio pronunciations to support vocabulary development and speaking practice
Our digital materials also complement our weekly Chamorro language practice groups, providing resources that everyone can study independently and bring into opportunities to practice with others. We believe that independent study and interaction with speakers go hand in hand, each playing an important role in language learning.
We are glad you are here, and we hope our resources support you as you continue learning, practicing, and building your relationship with the Chamorro language!