How to Create a Language: Dothraki Inventor Explains | WIRED

David J. Peterson, the language creator for HBO's Game of Thrones, explains how to go about creating a fictional language. David breaks down how he constructed the Dothraki and Valyrian languages, and shows us what you need to think about when creating a language of your own.



David J Peterson created Duolingo's High Valyrian course which you can find here:



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How to Create a Language: Dothraki Inventor Explains | WIRED

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