Enroll your kids in Hindi for a whole year so they can gain a level of fluency… one semester is never enough. Class price of $200 for Hindi Language is for the entire year – from Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.

Language course is designed so students can gain a grasp of Hindi language, step-by-step and learn the basic vocabulary using a “Show & Tell” methodology.  Every few weeks students will gain new vocabulary of words so they can name objects they use and people they see in their everyday life.  Students will make progress on different aspects of reading, writing and conversation based on the proficiency level of the course.

AGE:
N/A
Max Seat:
14
Timing:
Sat
Teacher:
Pooja Maheshwari

Enroll your kids in Hindi for a whole year so they can gain a level of fluency… one semester is never enough. Language course is designed so students can gain a grasp of Hindi language, step-by-step and learn the basic vocabulary using a “Show & Tell” methodology.  Every few weeks students will gain new vocabulary of words so they can name objects they use and people they see in their everyday life.  Students will make progress on different aspects of reading, writing and conversation based on the proficiency level of the course.

Beginner Level 1 – The focus of this class is to introduce the students to Hindi language. The students will learn basic Hindi conversation, Hindi alphabet, and simple vocabulary words.No prior knowledge of Hindi language is required.

1. Identify all the letters (swar and vyanjan) of the Hindi alphabet.
2. Learn to write all the letters of the alphabet.
3. Learn names of body parts in Hindi.
4. Learn names of colors in Hindi.
5. Introduce yourself in Hindi.
6. Learn names of fruits in Hindi.
7. Learn names of vegetables in Hindi.
8. Learn counting from 1-10 in Hindi
9. Learn about Indian festivals.
10. Learn about first person, second person, third person and Gender differentiation)

 

Beginner Level 2 – In this level, the emphasis is on reading. Students start by joining 2 and 3 letters to make simple words. . They continue to expand their vocabulary, and are taught to speak 2 sentences on a given topic.

1. Brief review of the Hindi alphabet.
2. In the first 4 weeks, the students will learn to read and write 2 letter words.
3. In the next 4 weeks, the students will learn to read and write 2 letter words.
4. Learn names of common food items in Hindi.
5. Learn names of kitchen utensils, and other household objects in Hindi.
6. Learn names of family relations in Hindi.
7. Learn counting from 1-20 in Hindi
8. 10. Learn about first person, second person, third person, and gender differentiation
9. Learn about Indian festivals.
10. Frame sentences using present, past, and future tenses

 

Intermediate Level 1 – In this level, the students continue to improve their reading skills. They learn to read short passages, learn the nuances of different matras, and write simple sentences. They are taught about Indian culture, viz. festivals, rivers, monuments etc. They continue to expand their vocabulary by reading stories and poems.

1. Revision of all the varnamala and vocabulary covered in the previous level.
2. Introduction of all the matraas.
3. Practice Barahkhari ( use of all the maatras with varn.)
4. Ref and Paden maatra of र .
5. Practice writing words with each maatra and memorize its meaning in Hindi and English.
6. Use of अनुस्वर , चन्द्रबिन्दु और विसर्ग .
7. At the end of each maatra practice words read a small story or translate a paragraph to reinforce the skill learned in the chapter.
8. Introduction of half letter words and some vocabulary based on it.
9. Ginti 1-100

 

Intermediate Level 2 – In this level, the students continue to improve their reading skills. They continue to read short passages, expand their vocabulary, and learn Hindi grammar.

1. Revision of vocabulary words covered in previous level and revision of maatras.
2. Read stories in Hindi and complete exercises based on it which will be translating sentences, learning difficult words and using them in sentences.
3. Vocabulary words,
     a) Classroom objects
     b) Household objects
     c) Parts of house
     d) Relations
     e) Food, fruits ,vegetables
     f) Name of flowers
     g) Name of various professions
4. Introduction to Hindi grammar
     a) Sangya
     b) Sarvanam
     c) Visheshan
     d) Vachan,
     e) Kriya,
     f) Interrogative sentences

Spring 2024 Calendar

Saturday Classes
Feb 3, 10, 24 
March – 2, 9, 30 
Apr – 6, 20, 27 
May – 4, 11, 18

Sunday Classes

Feb 4, 11, 25 
March – 3, 10, 31 
Apr – 7, 21, 28 
May – 5, 12, 19

 

 

Teacher Profile

Ms. Pooja Maheshwari

Pooja Maheshwari is a Masters Graduate in Management, with Marketing as major. She has worked extensively in the financial industry across multiple Consumer product lines, before quitting a full time job to get into teaching.

As a teacher, Pooja has extensive experience teaching Hindi, Indian History, Math etc. across Singapore and USA. Her style is natural, which helps students build deeper interest and respect for her subjects.

Pooja lives in Coppell with her family. She volunteers regularly for the Coppell ISD. She is an avid reader and likes to travel.