Luma has about 240 stems — core concepts that cover the essentials of everyday conversation. Each stem takes one of four vowel endings to become a noun, verb, modifier, or grammatical word. These 14 short lessons teach you all of them, one at a time.
Each lesson tells a short story, introducing one new stem per sentence. Every sentence has full audio, a natural English translation, and a literal gloss. Lessons also include a dialog, remix sentences for extra practice, and a downloadable Anki deck for spaced-repetition review.
No prior knowledge required — start with Lesson 1.
17 stems, 17 words, 17 sentences. The village prepares a farewell feast. You help cook – cutting fruit, adding salt and oil. You taste sweet and sour dishes, sit together at the table, and discover heavy bread fresh from the fire.
16 stems, 16 words, 16 sentences. You set off with a companion on the open road. You navigate by compass, pass between mountains, go around hills, and discover a dog on the way.
16 stems, 16 words, 16 sentences. The journey continues through coast, farmland, and mountain. You encounter wildlife, weather, and the night sky – birds in the trees, fish in the sea, snow on distant peaks, and stars for navigation.
16 stems, 16 words, 16 sentences. The final lesson – the big city. You encounter rules and networks, angular architecture, cobblestone streets, old weapons in a museum, ropes at the docks, and the spirit of the journey.