j’me’: Language Instructor, Chaplain
I began teaching “Klingon Language 101” panels at conventions in 2014, because I wanted people to have something interactive; something to actually do. I currently teach at 2 conventions a year: one in Richmond, VA, and one in Raleigh, NC. I’ve performed several bilingual weddings, the first in French and English, and the next one involving Klingon. I’ve helped actors to say their Klingon speech lines correctly, and gotten credits in their play programs. I’ve been interviewed about teaching Klingon for a VA podcast and YouTube channel. And was once made up in full Klingon makeup by a Hollywood Special Effects Makeup Artist.
— j’me’, Chaplain of the Kitty Hawk
Klingon Language Notes
The following PDF files by j’me’ should give you a solid footing for basic Klingon.
For more advanced study, see the following books by Marc Okrand, the inventor of Klingon (Amazon links):
- Klingon for the Galactic Traveler: Klingon in its cultural context
- The Klingon Way: A Warrior’s Guide: wisdom from the Klingon culture.
- The Klingon Dictionary: A fairly comprehensive grammar and vocabulary guide
Audiovisual Experiences
j’me’s Fonts
Courtesy of the Chaplain, enjoy some fonts from the world of Star Trek—and some from a strange land called “Middle-earth”!