Find an online Nepali course to follow. Visit websites such as Our Nepali, Learn Nepali and Nepal Vista to access lessons on Nepali pronunciation, the Nepali alphabet and basic sentences. Once you have identified a course that you enjoy, complete the lessons in a logical order and make full use of the exercises and supplementary audio.
Master the Devanagari script. This is an essential step if you want to read and write Nepali as well as speak and understand it. Use an online script tutor to help you master the basics. Take time to practice writing the letters out by hand as well as reviewing them online, and you will maximize your chance of remembering them.
Install a Nepali font on your computer, using the instructions in the Resources section. Use your new font to type out the answers to the exercises in your online course. Practice writing messages to your Nepali friends and family on your computer to show off how much you have learned.
Read in Nepali online. Websites such as US Nepal Online publish news and commentary in both English and Nepali, giving you a good chance to develop your reading comprehension skills (see Resources). Practice by reading the articles in Nepali first, then review in English to confirm how much you have understood.