The aim of this project is to develop a personal tool that helps an adult learn the Devanagari script. The tool uses writing as the focus for learning the script. As the project advanced, the focus was narrowed down to helping illiterate adults in India learn the Devanagari alphabet. The system still uses writing as its focus but can be expanded so that it caters to reading and speaking as well. After studying the process undergone by illiterates in learning Devanagari script, the findings were listed out as problems. Based on these problems, goals were defined for the system, which were then attempted to achieve through various design ideas. The ideas that satisfied the most important goals in the most satisfactory manner were explored further. A sequence for the alphabet to be introduced to the user was decided, and a hierarchical structure was designed. Based on these pillars, the final system was developed.