1. Linguistic and community identity

ANLHE Solomon Islands comparative taxonomy audit (November 2026): Fataleka is an Oceanic language of Malaita. A comparative survey grouped it with To’abaita and Baelelea in a North Malaita dialect cluster, whereas modern catalogues assign individual language identifiers to Fataleka and other members. Both the documentary community distinction and the historical linguistic grouping should be stated rather than silently equating them. Reference classification and documentation.

Fataleka is historically associated with northern Malaita Island, Solomon Islands and has ISO 639-3 code far. Fataleka is a Southeast Solomonic Oceanic language distinct from neighboring Lau, Baelelea and Toʻabaita. The Glottolog listing gives the ISO identifier far. Father Sam Sibolo and Deborah Conwell supplied a dated Fataleka numeral corpus on 11 April 2014. Its specific fieldwork source should be named rather than described as a timeless or exhaustive language dictionary.

2. Language-specific writing and sound evidence

The 2014 number data use phonetic signs such as ʌ, ɾ and labialized kʷ. These belong to the provided transcription and should not be silently converted to a proposed community orthography. The list alone does not settle all vowel and consonant contrasts in conversational Fataleka.

Modern scholarly spelling is not evidence for an independently attested ancient writing system. Historical quotations must retain accents, IPA symbols and original source context.

3. Grammatical characteristics and cautious explanation

The recorded numeral system is decimal; individual forms such as etʌ for one, ɾuʌ for two, limʌ for five, tʌŋʌfulu for ten and ɾo ʌ kʷʌl ʌ for twenty show constructional patterns. The source states similarity to Lau numerical structure but does not license importing Lau pronoun or verb forms into Fataleka.

Use complete original source sentences before creating examples or translation tasks. If a grammatical paradigm is not documented, describe the question and source needed rather than supplying fabricated forms.

4. Selected authentic evidence and metadata

• etʌ: one.
• ɾuʌ: two.
• olu: three.
• fʌi: four.
• limʌ: five.
• tʌŋʌfulu: ten.
• ɾo ʌ kʷʌl ʌ: twenty.

Items identified as language codes or place names are not taught as ordinary words. These are deliberately limited examples rather than a complete vocabulary.

5. Community life, cultural history and scholarly ethics

Language structures and lexical meaning may reflect navigation, coastline geography, households, local knowledge and language contact. Dated fieldwork cannot be used as a current speaker census. Speaker credit and archive permissions are required for reuse of substantial narratives or recordings.

6. Named scholarly sources

1. Max Planck number archive, Fataleka, Sibolo and Conwell (2014). https://lingweb.eva.mpg.de/channumerals/Fataleka.htm
2. Glottolog Fataleka classification. https://glottolog.org/glottolog?iso=far
3. Tryon and Hackman 1983 Solomon Islands linguistic classification. https://glottolog.org/resource/reference/id/85830

7. Ten language-specific research anchors

1. northern Malaita: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
2. Sibolo and Conwell 2014: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
3. phonetic transcription: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
4. decimal numerals: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
5. one to ten: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
6. teen constructions: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
7. twenty and larger units: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
8. Lau comparison: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
9. regional Oceanic genealogy: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.
10. limits of numeral-only sources: explain documentary context and identify one original source for further verification.

8. Ninety individually numbered documentary objectives

Nine modules, ten lessons each. The exercises introduce original-language evidence only when available and otherwise explicitly designate source-collection tasks.

Module 1. Community, historical geography and scholarship, lessons 1–10

Distinctive documentary focus: northern Malaita, with reference to Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

1. Lesson 1: Local name — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
2. Lesson 2: Geography and varieties — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
3. Lesson 3: Genealogical affiliation — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
4. Lesson 4: Neighboring speech communities — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
5. Lesson 5: First documented witness — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
6. Lesson 6: Subsequent source chronology — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
7. Lesson 7: Researcher and speaker attribution — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
8. Lesson 8: Historical genre — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
9. Lesson 9: Evidence limitations — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
10. Lesson 10: Bibliography — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

Module 2. Orthography and original pronunciation, lessons 11–20

Distinctive documentary focus: Sibolo and Conwell 2014, with reference to phonetic transcription. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

11. Lesson 11: Source alphabet — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
12. Lesson 12: Consonants — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
13. Lesson 13: Vowels — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
14. Lesson 14: Length and stress — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
15. Lesson 15: Syllable structure — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
16. Lesson 16: Phonetic notation — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
17. Lesson 17: Comparative sound evidence — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
18. Lesson 18: Editorial spellings — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
19. Lesson 19: Sound recording verification — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
20. Lesson 20: Phonology report — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

Module 3. Real lexicon and meanings, lessons 21–30

Distinctive documentary focus: phonetic transcription, with reference to decimal numerals. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

21. Lesson 21: Dictionary source — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
22. Lesson 22: Body parts — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
23. Lesson 23: Kinship terms — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
24. Lesson 24: Island ecology — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
25. Lesson 25: Sea and fishing — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
26. Lesson 26: Food and subsistence — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
27. Lesson 27: Spatial directions — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
28. Lesson 28: Numeral structure — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
29. Lesson 29: Contact-derived words — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
30. Lesson 30: Ten verified entries — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

Module 4. Pronominal and nominal constructions, lessons 31–40

Distinctive documentary focus: decimal numerals, with reference to one to ten. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

31. Lesson 31: Noun phrase — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
32. Lesson 32: Person forms — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
33. Lesson 33: Singular — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
34. Lesson 34: Dual if attested — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
35. Lesson 35: Paucal if attested — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
36. Lesson 36: Plural — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
37. Lesson 37: Articles — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
38. Lesson 38: Possession — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
39. Lesson 39: Demonstratives — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
40. Lesson 40: Annotated nominal expression — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

Module 5. Verbal grammar and clause analysis, lessons 41–50

Distinctive documentary focus: one to ten, with reference to teen constructions. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

41. Lesson 41: Verb classes — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
42. Lesson 42: Transitivity — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
43. Lesson 43: Temporal expression — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
44. Lesson 44: Aspect — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
45. Lesson 45: Negation — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
46. Lesson 46: Questions — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
47. Lesson 47: Imperatives — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
48. Lesson 48: Argument coding — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
49. Lesson 49: Complex clauses — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
50. Lesson 50: Real clause analysis — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

Module 6. Authentic texts and translation, lessons 51–60

Distinctive documentary focus: teen constructions, with reference to twenty and larger units. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

51. Lesson 51: Locate an original — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
52. Lesson 52: Provenance — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
53. Lesson 53: Copy source spelling — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
54. Lesson 54: Segmentation — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
55. Lesson 55: Glossing — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
56. Lesson 56: Literal translation — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
57. Lesson 57: Contextual translation — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
58. Lesson 58: Discourse analysis — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
59. Lesson 59: Cultural reference — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
60. Lesson 60: Annotated text — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

Module 7. Comparative and historical research, lessons 61–70

Distinctive documentary focus: twenty and larger units, with reference to Lau comparison. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

61. Lesson 61: Subgrouping — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
62. Lesson 62: Cognate evidence — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
63. Lesson 63: Sound correspondence — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
64. Lesson 64: Contact and loans — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
65. Lesson 65: Dialect variation — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
66. Lesson 66: Source dates — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
67. Lesson 67: Historical change — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
68. Lesson 68: Alternative analyses — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
69. Lesson 69: Reconstruction limits — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
70. Lesson 70: Comparative essay — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

Module 8. Community ethics and documentation, lessons 71–80

Distinctive documentary focus: Lau comparison, with reference to regional Oceanic genealogy. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

71. Lesson 71: Community agency — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
72. Lesson 72: Oral heritage — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
73. Lesson 73: Coastal environment — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
74. Lesson 74: Migration narratives — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
75. Lesson 75: Education — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
76. Lesson 76: Multilingualism — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
77. Lesson 77: Audio permissions — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
78. Lesson 78: Speaker attribution — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
79. Lesson 79: Community corrections — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
80. Lesson 80: Responsible archive — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

Module 9. Advanced scholarly portfolio, lessons 81–90

Distinctive documentary focus: regional Oceanic genealogy, with reference to limits of numeral-only sources. Preserve exact speaker and source attribution.

81. Lesson 81: Annotated bibliography — regional Oceanic genealogy. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
82. Lesson 82: Orthography table — limits of numeral-only sources. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
83. Lesson 83: Phonetic analysis — northern Malaita. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
84. Lesson 84: Verified wordbook — Sibolo and Conwell 2014. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
85. Lesson 85: Nominal analysis — phonetic transcription. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
86. Lesson 86: Verb evidence — decimal numerals. Compare only verified evidence from different sources, and never invent phrases by borrowing forms from a neighboring language. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
87. Lesson 87: Original annotated passage — one to ten. Where the evidence is insufficient, state what original text, archive recording or speaker consultation would be needed. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
88. Lesson 88: Comparative report — teen constructions. Retrieve a source-based example and cite the exact edition, recording, page or headword, keeping the original diacritics. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
89. Lesson 89: Ethics plan — twenty and larger units. Discuss this feature using source-supported facts; clearly distinguish a theoretical prediction from evidence actually documented. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.
90. Lesson 90: Final ninety-lesson dossier — Lau comparison. Build a small table of original form, attributed speaker or researcher, date, English gloss and any unresolved ambiguity. Research deliverable: a cited primary evidence note, linguistic commentary, and a statement of uncertainty.

9. Editorial integrity and status

These ninety objectives form an academically oriented curriculum outline, not ninety independently completed textbook lessons. Unverified native dialogue, invented ancient alphabets and unsupported present-day speaker counts are excluded. Full future lessons need original page/entry references, appropriate intellectual property permissions and community review wherever practicable.