Welcome to N'ko Learner

Get started learning the N'ko script, a native manding writing system invented in 1949 by Solomane Kante. Learn and practice N'ko in a easy and interactive way.

LESSONS

Learn the N'ko alphabet in a logical easy to follow manner. From the individual letters to forming syllables and mastering tones, all the basics you need is right here.

Follow each lesson with practice using worksheets and typing to commit what you've learnt to memory.

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TYPING

Master the N'ko alphabet through practice by typing them right in your browser.

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Write N'ko using the NkoBoard online keyboard no installation required. Copy and paste to anywhere.

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RESOURCES

Download and print out pratice worksheets or find links to various N'ko resources to enhance your learning and build a broader understanding of N'ko

Resources include links to youtube videos, webpages, books and articles related to N'ko script.

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NkoBoard - N'ko Learner's keyboard

Typing N'ko has never been easier! With your familarity of the Qwerty layout, you'll find this keyboard to be very intuitive. Type any N'ko character with only 2 clicks at max. Nkoboard is now available online and on android!

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You can now learn N'ko on the go! Go through bitsized lessons and master it through interactive quiz sessions.

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Mandinka Proverbs and Quotes

ߦߙߌߞߎ߲ߕߏ ߛߌ߫ ߡߍ߫ ߓߊ ߞߣߐ߫ ߢߊ߫ ߏ߬ ߢߊ߸ ߊ߬ ߕߍ߫ ߞߍ߫ ߟߊ߫ ߓߊ߲߬ߓߏ ߕߌ߫.

No matter how long a log stays in the water, it doesn't become a crocodile.

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