The official languages on Guam are Chamorro and English.
Both languages are taught in the schools and appear in official documents.
The Chamorro (Chamoru) language derives its origins over 5000 years ago.
It belongs to the western group of the Austronesian language family which
includes the languages of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Palau. During
its evolution, many Spanish and American words have been assimilated into it.
The Chamorro Language is a unique language which combines elements from other
languages as well as from ancient Chamorro which is over 5000 years old.
This site will provide you with an
on-going lesson in the Chamorro language.
This week's Lesson:
Words to Guam Hymn 'Fanoghe Chamorro' and 'Inifresi'
Additional lessons as WEB pages:
Chamorro Language Lessons
Click here
to view the Compilation of Chamoru Lesson Regular Archive Text files.
Map of Chamorro Sacred Fishing shoals - lost cultural info. restored.
The Marianas Chamorro Archipelago & volcanos. Image from oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
The Chamorro Plants of Guam! Click the different plant names for photos.
Ancient chamorro Map of Guam 179k filesize. Click here.
For comparison,
click here for Current map of Guam. Warning! 593k filesize.
Chamorro Salutation to greet the new year. Click here.
Manmanungo' i Famagu'on ginen i Lina'la'. Children learn what they Live.
Click here.
Chamoru Lesson: I Fondon
Hinasso. Foundation of Thoughts. Click here.
Chamoru Lesson: Sinangan
Siha Put I Ha'åni. Phrases about the Weather. Click here.
Chamoru Lesson: Un Mundo, Un Isla, Un Familia. One World, One Land, One Family.
