Learn Elvish? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finwe-89 · 12-26-2004, 06:27 AM

Hey, I'm new to these forums,
I'm a big Tolkien fan ( no really

) and I'd love to learn Elvish, but where can I learn it?

Novnarwen · 12-26-2004, 12:14 PM

Welcome to the Downs Finwe-89!

Here are a few threads on the topic, (which you can find by using the search function): Learning Elvish. I suppose though, that the best source you can use for learning Elvish or familiarize yourself with the languages of Middle-earth is Ardalambion, which provides wordlists, grammar etc.

Hope you enjoy yourself here!

Finwe-89 · 12-27-2004, 03:50 PM

Tnx man

Edit:

Btw, the first site is down, and I don't really know how the other site works, more stories then learing words, can you help me out? Plz?

Novnarwen · 12-27-2004, 04:49 PM

Hm, that's odd...

Anyway, here are a few links, or threads, with the same topic on the Barrowdowns:

Learning Elvish
Elvish Languages
Another Learn Elvish.

Anyhow, all the threads are referring to Ardalambion. If you scroll down just a bit on the front page (Ardalambion), you'll see that the different languages are listed. Quenya and Sindarin are the most complete (correct me if I am wrong anyone) elven languages; there is even a Quenya Course (Just press this link, or the link on the site).

I hope that was somewhat helpful.

Boromir88 · 12-27-2004, 05:43 PM

It just depends whether you want to learn the Elvish languages Tolkien created (Quenya, Sindarin), or just some Elvish junk that someone else made up. Nov's, posted the threads down however.

I will recommend Ruth S. Noel's book The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth. It deals with all 14 languages Tolkien created.

Sapphire_Flame · 12-27-2004, 10:45 PM

Ai, suilad a mae govannen, Finwe! Anirach ista Edhellen?

Oh, and welcome to the Barrow-Downs, too.

Well, here are some very nice-and-useful sites for the beginning Elven scholar:

~Ardalambion, as has been stated above.
~The Fellowship of the Word-Smiths; a lovely site with info on Quenya, Sindarin, and the Tengwar alphabet.
~Sindarin Dictionary; if it is Sindarin you are interested in, this place has downloads of a dictionary and a search option (only 800 hits are allowed total each day, however).
~Quenya Names; just for fun, you can look up your name and find the Quenyan translation.

Also at Council of Elrond (lurvely site) there is a Sindarin course based on the text at Ardalambion; it's very useful and I recommend you check it out. Have fun!

Abedithon le,

~ Saphy ~

stowni · 06-11-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finwe-89

Hey, I'm new to these forums,
I'm a big Tolkien fan ( no really

) and I'd love to learn Elvish, but where can I learn it?

heya darlin, elvish is such a cool language, and im am incredibly new to this site.... but if you are still looking to learn... inthe novices and newcomers section.. theres aforum called learn quenya on barrow downs.... thats what im using...sounds quite good.... plus i'd suggest learning quenya before attempting sindarin just because its a more commanly used language..... hope this is some help

hannah x

12-26-2004, 06:27 AM	#1
Finwe-89 Wight Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In Lotholorien, looking in the mirror that shows that there is still hope for life... Posts: 84	Learn Elvish? Hey, I'm new to these forums, I'm a big Tolkien fan ( no really ) and I'd love to learn Elvish, but where can I learn it? __________________ Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum- ishi krimpatul... Beware: Don't speak this loud when you're alone in the dark... Unless you really want it... But don't say I didn't warn you...

12-26-2004, 12:14 PM	#2
Novnarwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In your mouth... Eeeew, by the way. :P Posts: 517	Welcome to the Downs Finwe-89! Here are a few threads on the topic, (which you can find by using the search function): Learning Elvish. I suppose though, that the best source you can use for learning Elvish or familiarize yourself with the languages of Middle-earth is Ardalambion, which provides wordlists, grammar etc. Hope you enjoy yourself here! __________________ Scully: Homer, we're going to ask you a few simple yes or no questions. Do you understand? Homer: Yes. (Lie dectector blows up) AUS Blog

12-27-2004, 03:50 PM	#3
Finwe-89 Wight Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In Lotholorien, looking in the mirror that shows that there is still hope for life... Posts: 84	Tnx man Edit: Btw, the first site is down, and I don't really know how the other site works, more stories then learing words, can you help me out? Plz? Last edited by Finwe-89; 12-27-2004 at 03:55 PM.

12-27-2004, 04:49 PM	#4
Novnarwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In your mouth... Eeeew, by the way. :P Posts: 517	Hm, that's odd... Anyway, here are a few links, or threads, with the same topic on the Barrowdowns: Learning Elvish Elvish Languages Another Learn Elvish. Anyhow, all the threads are referring to Ardalambion. If you scroll down just a bit on the front page (Ardalambion), you'll see that the different languages are listed. Quenya and Sindarin are the most complete (correct me if I am wrong anyone) elven languages; there is even a Quenya Course (Just press this link, or the link on the site). I hope that was somewhat helpful. __________________ Scully: Homer, we're going to ask you a few simple yes or no questions. Do you understand? Homer: Yes. (Lie dectector blows up) AUS Blog

12-27-2004, 10:45 PM	#6
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	Ai, suilad a mae govannen, Finwe! Anirach ista Edhellen? Oh, and welcome to the Barrow-Downs, too. Well, here are some very nice-and-useful sites for the beginning Elven scholar: ~Ardalambion, as has been stated above. ~The Fellowship of the Word-Smiths; a lovely site with info on Quenya, Sindarin, and the Tengwar alphabet. ~Sindarin Dictionary; if it is Sindarin you are interested in, this place has downloads of a dictionary and a search option (only 800 hits are allowed total each day, however). ~Quenya Names; just for fun, you can look up your name and find the Quenyan translation. Also at Council of Elrond (lurvely site) there is a Sindarin course based on the text at Ardalambion; it's very useful and I recommend you check it out. Have fun! Abedithon le, ~ Saphy ~ __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost

12-27-2004, 05:43 PM	#5
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	It just depends whether you want to learn the Elvish languages Tolkien created (Quenya, Sindarin), or just some Elvish junk that someone else made up. Nov's, posted the threads down however. I will recommend Ruth S. Noel's book The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth. It deals with all 14 languages Tolkien created.