"KLINGOKTOBER" KLINGON CHALLENGE

The USS Antares of R5 would like to extend a language-learning challenge to all SFI members to learn Klingon through Duolingo during the month of October. This free site uses very small bite-sized lessons that take about 15 min each in a very fun and simple format (LITERALLY 15 min of your day- that’s it). Send in your weekly score, and have fun! That's it!!

Complete as many lessons as you like, whenever you wish! Squeeze a lesson in whenever it’s right for your schedule; lunch break, before bed, in the bathroom with the door locked (just don’t tell us that part). Points earned during the month of October will be sent in weekly, and will compete between affiliations such as Fleet, SFMC, SO, Chapters, Regions, etc. If you have already learned Klingon then this should be a breeze for you! Are you ready to chuH tlhInganpu'? Qapla'!

Handy Links for Challenge Participants:

KlingOktober Event Registration

KlingOktober Duolingo Classroom

KlingOktober Facebook Group

DETAILS

1.) Overview

The challenge will run from October 1st - 31st. Members will sign up for a free personal account on Duolingo and participate at their leisure on PC or the app. Once registered with Duolingo, there is a 'Duolingo Classroom' you can join that keeps track of your scores, and a Facebook group for news and updates for the challenge. Make sure you join the Classroom BEFORE earning any points in October!

Duolingo KlingOktober Classroom Link HERE

2.) Duolingo

Registering for a FREE account on Duolingo is necessary, and don’t worry this is 100% free of charge. At no point will you be required to purchase any addons at any time for this challenge. Any purchases is the choice of the individual and is NOT required for success of this contest. Progress does transfer between the phone app and the website, so choose which platform works best for you that day! www.duolingo.com

3.) Point Tracking

Work on any lesson in the Klingon Language section at your own pace. Do as much or as little as you see fit. This is to challenge YOU and your learning before other STARFLEET members. The classroom will track your points automatically for all our benefit. There is no need to return to the classroom, just focus on your lessons! If you are late to the game, you are welcome to start ANY TIME during the month of October. Join us!!

4.) Bonus Points

Bonus 5 points for each Klingon STARFLEET Academy courses completed during or before October can be added to your score! Please send copy of certificate or your database screenshot. Courses Include: KWA 101, KWA 102, KWA 103, KWA 104, KWA 201, KWA 202, KWA 301-304, CSME 105a, HOFL 104.

6.) Awards

Awards will be given to the top score for region, chapter, and individuals. This is a great opportunity to learn something new, have fun, and compete for Klingon Glory!

Current Duolingo Users

If you have already started a Klingon course in Duolingo, we recommend you reset the language course and start at 0 xp. This will allow you to gain points easily and re-learn everything you have forgotten (if you are anything like me, it will seem like a new experience). If you do not wish to start your points over, just be sure to join the classroom BEFORE October so we can collect your scores for the month. If you were in the classroom the year before, it is the same link and you are all set.