What the tutor does

Tjaarmann is an interactive learning aid for people beginning Wajarri. You can ask about a word, request a simple explanation, or work through a sentence one step at a time. The service checks proposed Wajarri wording against its dictionary-backed evidence and is designed to say when it cannot verify an answer.

A practical way to use it

1. Start with one focused question rather than a long list.
2. Ask the tutor to show the evidence it used and explain any gap.
3. Keep a short learning note in your own words.
4. Check important wording with the Wajarri Dictionary, a language worker, an Elder, or another trusted community source.
5. Return for a small follow-up exercise instead of treating one AI answer as final.

Dictionary grounding and limits

The tutor is built to use dictionary-backed evidence and to make uncertainty visible. It is still an early AI-supported tool and can make mistakes. It is not a replacement for Wajarri speakers, Elders, teachers, or language workers, and it should not be used as the sole authority for cultural knowledge or important translations.

Respect and cultural protocol

Wajarri language and cultural knowledge belong to Wajarri people. Learn with respect for Elders, Country, community decisions, and the context in which knowledge is shared. Some knowledge may not be appropriate to publish or reuse; the tutor cannot decide that protocol for the community.

Trusted Wajarri resources

• Bundiyarra–Irra Wangga Language Centre resources — Wajarri dictionary and locally produced learning materials.
• Western Australian Wajarri Language Revival curriculum — the School Curriculum and Standards Authority learning sequence.
• Gambay First Languages Map — community-controlled public language mapping and media.
• AIATSIS AustLang A39 — the national language and people thesaurus record for Wajarri/Watjarri.
• 50 Words: Wajarri — public audio and vocabulary learning material.

Ready to begin?

Open the tutor, choose one small learning goal, and ask for the evidence behind the answer.

Start learning with Tjaarmann