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+# Fluent
+
+Fluent is a localization paradigm designed to unleash the expressive power of
+the natural language.
+
+This repository contains specification, design and documentation for Fluent.
+
+
+## Fluent Syntax (FTL)
+
+FTL is the syntax for describing translation resources in Project Fluent.  FTL
+stands for *Fluent Translation List*.
+
+Read the [Fluent Syntax Guide][].  The `spec/` directory contains the formal
+grammar of the Fluent Syntax.
+
+
+## Learn more
+
+Find out more about Project Fluent at [projectfluent.io][], including links to
+implementations, and information about how to get involved.
+
+[Fluent Syntax Guide]: http://projectfluent.io/fluent/guide
+[projectfluent.io]: http://projectfluent.io