Looking for a good textbook to start learning Georgian?
Start with Let's Study Georgian A1.1!
This beginner’s Georgian textbook is a solid foundation of basic grammar and vocabulary.
As a result you will master the basics of the Georgian language in a simple and well-structured way! Each chapter of the self-study textbook includes:
- a brief explanation of new portion of grammar and vocabulary, as if a teacher were explaining it to you during a lesson
- dialogues and short texts with audio recordings
- an extensive section of exercises for writing, speaking, listening, and reading
- answers to the exercises and transcripts of the recordings
Additionally, at the end of the book you will find a Georgian–English glossary and a list of conjugated verbs.
E-book price: USD 28 or EUR 24
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Let's Study Georgian textbook can be used both, for self-study the Georgian language and for learning with a Georgian teacher.
The easiest way to learn Georgian for beginners is with our Georgian textbook.
Let’s Study Georgian A1.1 is the second book in our Georgian language textbook series. It guides you step by step through basic grammar and vocabulary – without memorizing never ending lists of words you don’t know how to use. Instead, you learn everything gradually and in an easy, clear way so that you can use it immediately in daily-life conversations.
Thanks to this e-book, you will understand the basic rules of theGeorgian language, which are necessary to smoothly move on to the next level. But don’t worry!
We don’t give you long and boring linguistic explanations. We focus on simple rules, backed with examples and practised with exercises right away.
Each chapter teaches you Georgian in real-life situations and introduces one small grammar topic.
- For example, while learning how to introduce yourself, you also learn the basics of the third case - the one of the most important things in the Georgian language.
- It is then practiced again in later chapters, e.g when talking about your family. While learning how to talk about traveling by different means of transport, you will learn simple rules of the fifth case, which you will later use when ordering food in a restaurant.
You don’t learn only grammar or vocabulary. Theory is always connected with practice
You also learn clear and easy to use sentence patterns that you can directly use at later stages of learning.
Many of our clients have heard before that Georgian is a very difficult language.
They are often pleasantly surprised that after just a few chapters of Let’s Study Georgian they can not only use new phrases in practice, but also correctly use other words and verbs on their own. This is possible because with our Georgian studybook you learn simple but vital rules of the Georgian language together with new words.
What does learning Georgian with our textbook look like?
- You read about the new topic at the beginning of the chapter and listen to new words in the audio recording
- You see how they are used in a short text
- You do the first exercises to understand them better
- You bridge new topics with earlier ones in the next exercises
- You actively use your new knowledge directly in Georgian conversations
This textbook helps you take your first steps in Georgian.
If you don't know how to start learning Georgian, start with Let's Study Georgian A1.1!
Opinion of Anna, who learned independently with our textbook:
The results exceeded my expectations – even though it was the most basic level. I've never had a problem learning languages, but Georgian requires more – if only because it's unlike European languages and doesn't evoke helpful associations.
Thanks to this book, I overcame all my difficulties step by step, starting with the alphabet. The recordings, especially the longer ones, were sometimes difficult to understand, but I listened until I did :-)
I have occasional contact with Georgians and I get great satisfaction from being able to tell them what I mean – and they understand :-)
Georgian Language Textbook for Beginners – Smart Georgian Learning
The Let’s Study Georgian A1.1 textbook is designed for people who:
- have never had any contact with the Georgian language and want to start from absolute zero level
- are returning to learning Georgian after some time and want materials that really help them learn the basics in a clear and effective way
- have some experience in learning Georgian before and know some words and phrases, but still don’t feel confident building sentences (for example, noun endings still seem random) — this textbook finally explains it all
- already know the Georgian alphabet, for example from our Georgian alphabet textbook
The alphabet exercise section in chapter one of Let’s Study Georgian does not repeat the content from our Georgian alphabet e-book.
You'll get the different exercises in both.
Even if you already know the alphabet, it’s always a good idea to practice letters like ჭ or ღ . In the A1.1 textbook, we don’t focus only on the alphabet — we smoothly move on to reading and writing your first Georgian words.
E-book price: USD 28 or EUR 24
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Each chapter introduces a small amount of new material and recycles what you learned before through regular revision. We don’t use the everything at once method — we prefer a calm, step-by-step approach with constant review and practice.
Also you don't learn vocabulary in a random way. We introduce words that help you build simple dialogues in different situations — words you can use right away.
Before you know it, you will start to understand what you read, understand what someone is asking you, and create your own, more fluent answers. We also teach you how to ask questions, so you can actively take part in Georgian conversations..
Our goal is not only to show you grammar and vocabulary clearly, but also to give you many chances to practice them. In each chapter, you will find exercises that let you use rules and words in different ways, while constantly reviewing both old and new material.
You will also find listening exercises recorded by a native Georgian speaker. Transcripts are also included.
All recordings are available as downloadable mp3 files and as videos linked in the textbook – just click (or scan the QR code) and do the listening exercise. See the sample listening exercise from chapter 6 of the textbook.
Listening materials are quite rare in other Georgian learning materials, but we want you not only to speak and write, but also to understand spoken Georgian . The audio recordings are also adjusted for beginners. Exercises include answers.
Georgian language is not more difficult than other languages.
As long as it is explained in an easy, clear way!
What does the Let’s Study Georgian A1.1 textbook include?
Georgian basics for beginners!
The second textbook in the Let’s Study Georgian series is a strong foundation for basic grammar and vocabulary.
The A1.1 textbook consists of 10 chapters. Each chapter focuses on one main vocabulary topic, and every new chapter expands your ability to communicate.
- For example, in chapter three you will learn how to greet people and how to answer the basic, yet very important Georgian question “How are you?”, as well as how to have simple first conversations.
- In chapter six, you will learn how to introduce yourself and your friends, and how to say where you are from or where you are coming from
- In chapter seven, among other things, you will learn how to say that you already speak a little Georgian and how to ask someone if they speak English.
All our learning materials follow the guidelines of the Georgian Ministry of Education and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This means that when we offer you the Georgian A1.1 textbook, it is truly adapted to the needs of people starting to learn Georgian.
See what topics you will learn in each chapter:
Each chapter of our Georgian study book and online course is designed in such a way that you not only learn new material, but also constantly revise the topics you have already learned. Described below are the main topics of the chapters - apart from them, you will find additional grammar topics and helpful vocabulary, which you learn through practice by doing exercises in each chapter.
In this chapter you learn to read, write and recognize the Georgian letters. You will also learn your first words and practice writing them in Georgian. The exercises included here are compatible with, but do not overlap with, the exercises in the Learning the Georgian Alphabet textbook.
In this chapter, you learn the ‘to be’ verb in the present tense, personal pronouns and create your first simple sentences in Georgian. You can introduce yourself in a simple way.
In this chapter you’ll learn how to say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ in Georgian. You’ll learn questions about your well-being and how to answer them. You can conduct your first dialogue in Georgian.
In this chapter you learn how to create open questions: who, what, where and how to answer them correctly. You also learn to call someone Mr/Ms
In this chapter you learn to say what and where you can go. You also learn useful verbs: to go and to come. You can determine how to get to a tourist attraction or to the station.
In this chapter, you learn common ways to introduce yourself and meet new people. You can say where you are from and ask about the origin of people and objects, e.g. where the grapes in the market come from. You also learn possessive pronouns (my, yours, etc.).
In this chapter, you’ll learn the ‘to speak’ verb and phrases related to it, e.g. ‘I speak a little Georgian’. You also learn how to say, for example, ‘This is Lasha’s car’ and ‘This is your luggage.
In this chapter you learn the ‘to live’ verb in the present tense and how to give an address. You also learn numbers from 1 to 10 and the rules for forming plurals. You already understand, among others: low prices at the market.
In this chapter, you learn how to ask for directions and learn simple answers to such questions. You learn to indicate directions and the location of things and people. You can also use the ‘to have something’ verb in the present tense.
In this chapter you learn to talk about your family, state people's ages, and use the ‘to have someone’ verb. You can answer the question about your husband, wife or children.
- Conjugation of the verb "to be" and the two main types of verb conjugation in the present tense
- Conjugation rules for most Georgian cases (Nominative, Dative, Genitive, Instrumental, and the basics of Adverbial and Vocative)
- Rules for using the suffixes -ში, -ზე, -დან, -თან
- Creating numerals up to 199
- Rules for creating questions and affirmative and negative sentences in the present tense
- A few basic rules of word formation in Georgian
- Rules for creating and using the plural
What is the format of Le's Study Georgian textbook?
You receive the textbook in the form of a convenient e-book, in PDF, which you can always have at hand on electronic devices and use e.g. a stylus for smartphone or tablet.
If you prefer a paper version, you can easily print selected pages or the entire book at home. The layout and design were created to make printing simple, convenient and ink-consumption friendly.
Technical details:
Format: PDF e-book with MP3 audio and video recordings
Number of pages: 204
ISBN: 978-83-942944-5-8
Each chapter includes:
a short grammar and vocabulary section related to the chapter topic
Everything is explained in a simple and clear way - specially for people learning on their own without a teacher. We explain not only new grammar, but also selected new words and their context (for example their formality level).
level-appropriate dialogues and short texts for listening and reading
New topics are shown right away in real, natural language. The dialogues can be used as ready patterns for your own first Georgian sentences. Every audio recording also includes a transcript, which makes learning easier.
a Georgian–English dictionary and a list of conjugated verbs
If you forget a word or a verb form, you don’t need to search through the whole e-book. Just check the final section to quickly find what you need.
a new set of vocabulary with audio recordings
Useful words are introduced gradually to help you communicate in real situations. You won’t find random or unnecessary words here. The number of new words is realistic, so you can actually learn them through practice.
an extended exercise section with answers
You immediately put new rules into practice. Exercises are varied to help you learn new material and review previous topics. You practice all skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
You prefer to learn Georgian on your own, but…
... feel that teacher support could be helpful from time to time, you no longer have to choose between an individual course and a self-study textbook. As a bonus, you get a 15% discount on conversation lessons with our Georgian teachers, focused on the topics from the textbook.
What does a study session with your Georgian teacher look like?
- You choose a topic from the textbook and send it to us before the meeting.
- During the session, the teacher focuses on your questions from the textbook - explains the topic and practices with you the material you are currently learning.
- After the meeting, you continue with your self-study of Georgian.
or each chapter, we have extra sets of exercises that help strengthen your Georgian skills.
The time of the conversation lessons depends on teacher availability. Conversation lessons are sold in packages of 4 hours (you can use them as 4 lessons of 60 minutes or 8 meetings of 30 minutes). With the textbook, you receive simple instructions on how to reserve the conversation sessions.
Learn Georgian – what’s next?
As part of the Let’s Study Georgian series by Języki Kaukazu, we are currently working on:
- a workbook for the A1.1 textbook (with additional verbs and vocabulary)
- a textbook and workbook for level A1.2
- A1-level e-books to help expand vocabulary and practice Georgian sentence structure
Release dates for upcoming e-books will be announced on the Caucasus podcast and on our social media channels.
Georgian study book authors
Asia Dziuba - study book author with over 10 years of experience in teaching Georgian and over 1000 hours spent as a business trainer and a coach. Political scientist, Caucasologist, polyglot speaking 7 languages.
Ketevan Kuljanishvili – editor, proofreader, Georgian language teacher with numerous years of experience teaching language minorities and foreigners.