COMPARISON
Tengwar vs iTalki for Klingon and Dothraki
iTalki connects you with human tutors. Tengwar gives you a structured course and an AI tutor. For fictional languages, the difference in cost and availability is significant.
The short answer
iTalki is a marketplace for human language tutors. A handful of tutors list Klingon as a language they teach; Dothraki tutors are nearly nonexistent. Sessions run $15–50 per hour, scheduling depends on tutor availability, and there is no standardised curriculum — what you learn depends entirely on the tutor you find.
Tengwar offers a structured 21-lesson Klingon course (tlhIngan Hol), a 21-lesson Dothraki course, and a 25-lesson Elvish course. The AI tutor Mithrandir is available any time, answers grammar questions, and cites source material. At $3.99 per month you get unlimited access to all lessons and the AI tutor — the equivalent of a single hour on iTalki.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Tengwar | iTalki |
|---|---|---|
| Klingon instruction | Yes (21 lessons) | Limited (few tutors) |
| Dothraki instruction | Yes (21 lessons) | No (no tutors) |
| Elvish instruction | Yes (25 lessons) | No |
| Structured curriculum | Yes | No |
| AI tutor | Yes (Mithrandir, 24/7) | No |
| Human tutor | No | Yes |
| Availability | 24/7 | Tutor schedule |
| Spaced repetition | Yes | No |
| Free access | Yes (5 lessons/language) | No |
| Cost | $3.99/month or $29.99/year | $15–50 per hour |
When to use iTalki
- You are an advanced learner who wants live conversation practice
- You can find a qualified tutor for your target language
- Budget is not a concern and you prefer human interaction
When to choose Tengwar
- You are a beginner or intermediate learner who needs a curriculum
- You want to learn Klingon, Dothraki, or Elvish without paying per hour
- You need an AI tutor available at any time, not just when a tutor is free
- You want structured lessons with spaced repetition and progress tracking
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