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The Why and How of Hindi

Why should children learn Hindi?

Hindi is a big part of India.
Hindi is an important language to connect the Indians of the world.
Children will gain a better knowledge of India and its diversity through learning Hindi.
Hindi makes the children more culturally aware about their heritage.

How can parents help their children learn Hindi?

Here are some suggestions to help children learn Hindi.

Start teaching your kids Hindi at a young age. Remember, kids learn speaking before they start writing. So listening to Hindi while they are young will make it easy for them to learn it as they grow older.
Kids learn a language by listening and speaking so make the language fun to listen and learn by teaching poems, telling them stories, teaching them tongue- twisters, songs and riddles in Hindi. You will be amazed at how the kids memorize and understand words through these activities.
Repetition is important while learning something new. The more we repeat, the better we retain. Interact with your kids every day to make Hindi a part of their daily life.
The more they hear Hindi, the better they will understand and become comfortable to speak Hindi.
Be consistent, be patient and persevere. Do not be discouraged if they don’t reply in Hindi, they are still listening to you.
Set realistic goals. For eg, if you want your child to learn 50 new words every month: have them learn 2-3 words every day and revise them during the weekends. Use tools like flashcards, apps, and multi-media to encourage your child to learn Hindi. Tips to use Hindi at home
Use short phrases in daily conversations like “How was your day at school? Are you hungry? Do you want more food? Is the food tasty? Etc.
While driving with your kids in the car, talk about “the colors of cars passing by, people, things around, etc.
While shopping with them, teach them the names of fruits and vegetables in Hindi.
While watching educational T.V channels, teach your kids names of different animals and birds in Hindi. Occasionally, let them watch Hindi cartoons, movies etc., without subtitles and quiz them about what they watched.
Overall, incorporate Hindi in your child’s daily life and constantly reinforce to build their vocabulary.
Encourage them to speak and always give them positive feedback. Give your children the gift of another language while they’re young – it’s easier for them to learn.
Remember to keep trying and not give up.
So let’s embark on an exciting journey to teach kids Hindi in small steps………..

The Why and How of Hindi

Why should children learn Hindi?

Hindi is a big part of India.

Hindi is an important language to connect the Indians of the world.

Children will gain a better knowledge of India and its diversity through learning Hindi.

Hindi makes the children more culturally aware about their heritage.

How can parents help their children learn Hindi?

Here are some suggestions to help children learn Hindi.

Start teaching your kids Hindi at a young age. Remember, kids learn speaking before they start writing. So listening to Hindi while they are young will make it easy for them to learn it as they grow older.

Kids learn a language by listening and speaking so make the language fun to listen and learn by teaching poems, telling them stories, teaching them tongue- twisters, songs and riddles in Hindi. You will be amazed at how the kids memorize and understand words through these activities.

Repetition is important while learning something new. The more we repeat, the better we retain. Interact with your kids every day to make Hindi a part of their daily life.

The more they hear Hindi, the better they will understand and become comfortable to speak Hindi.

Be consistent, be patient and persevere. Do not be discouraged if they don’t reply in Hindi, they are still listening to you.

Set realistic goals. For eg, if you want your child to learn 50 new words every month: have them learn 2-3 words every day and revise them during the weekends. Use tools like flashcards, apps, and multi-media to encourage your child to learn Hindi. Tips to use Hindi at home

Use short phrases in daily conversations like “How was your day at school? Are you hungry? Do you want more food? Is the food tasty? Etc.

While driving with your kids in the car, talk about “the colors of cars passing by, people, things around, etc.

While shopping with them, teach them the names of fruits and vegetables in Hindi.

While watching educational T.V channels, teach your kids names of different animals and birds in Hindi. Occasionally, let them watch Hindi cartoons, movies etc., without subtitles and quiz them about what they watched.

Overall, incorporate Hindi in your child’s daily life and constantly reinforce to build their vocabulary.

Encourage them to speak and always give them positive feedback. Give your children the gift of another language while they’re young – it’s easier for them to learn.

Remember to keep trying and not give up.

So let’s embark on an exciting journey to teach kids Hindi in small steps………..

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