Simpli is still new and benefits from broad discussion.
The choices we make—spelling, grammar, vocabulary—can be revisited with input from a large community. Below are some topics open for debate.
Replacing ch with tj (e.g. child → tjaild, teacher → tiitjer) is a step toward simplicity and consistency—the letter c is one of the most inconsistent in English. It may, however, make Simpli feel less familiar to English speakers and could affect adoption. This is subject to discussion within the community.
Should we keep the sound /w/ (as in who, we, water) distinct from /v/? Fuse v and w into one letter (one sound, one spelling)? Or remove w entirely and use only v? Each choice affects simplicity, the size of the alphabet, and familiarity for English speakers and others.
Names of people, places, and brands: keep the original spelling (e.g. New York, Paris) or rewrite them in Simpli spelling (e.g. Niu York)? Keeping originals is recognizable but breaks the “one sound, one letter” rule; rewriting is consistent but can look unfamiliar. Open for community input.
For cities, countries, regions, and similar names, should we use one simplified Simpli form (consistent with Simpli phonics) or follow each place’s established romanization (official or widely used systems)? Simplified forms are uniform and easier to learn; classical or official spellings match maps, documents, and local usage but mix many conventions. Open for community input.
These topics are open for debate. Share your views and help shape Simpli.