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They say that the best time to learn a new language is when you’re a kid. Because you are faster at grasping it and can effectively understand it. Hindi is one of the most common languages spoken in India. Almost the entire northern part of India thrives with this language. Even one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world, Bollywood, is mainly based on Hindi. While it might not be the country’s national language, it is an advantage to know it. Especially if you’re someone from India. Most schools also teach it as their second language, and kids can opt to learn it. However, teaching Hindi to your kids might be somewhat challenging. Therefore, we are here to help parents so they can effectively teach their kids the language. Here are 7 ways to help your kids master the language without much trouble:
1. Familiarize Them With The Sound Of The Language
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This is true for any language. The more you hear the language and understand its different sounds, the easier it becomes to pick up on it. There might be a few words, sounds, or pronunciations specific to Hindi, so expose your child to the language as much as possible. Let them listen to songs, watch TV shows, and perhaps kid-friendly reality shows to grasp different words and sounds.
2. Practice Practice Practice
We’ve all heard that practice makes perfect, and while you may not perfect the language, you will get better at it. Communicate with your kid in Hindi whenever you get the chance. Practice using certain words throughout the day and incorporate learning a few new words every day, so your child picks up new vocabulary. It’s a great way to enhance their language skills.
3. Make Learning Fun
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Your child might get bored with learning the language, the traditional or old-school way. So, up your tutor skills by making learning fun. You could ask your kid to name five things around the house in Hindi by pointing to them. You could also make them say a few sentences about their day in Hindi while you translate them into your mother tongue or English.
4. Include More Of The Language
You get many books, DVDs, cartoons, etc. in Hindi. Encourage your kids to listen to these and get familiar with the language. Besides, they might be different stories from what your kid is usually used to hearing. You could also buy them storybooks in Hindi and make them read it to you.
5. Follow A Structured Approach
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If your kid is not familiar with the language and is new to it, they might find it difficult and overwhelming to learn all at once. Therefore, follow a systematic approach. Start with sounds, alphabets, and consonants. Slowly move into names of animals, birds, and colors. It helps your kids get involved in the language when there is a proper structure to learning it.
6. Reward Your Little Humans
Incorporate a rewarding system among your kids. You could prepare a learning chart that helps achieve specific goals and targets. Explain to your kid how it works and follow through on the reward. Your kid will be eager to achieve targets faster to receive the rewards. A simple gold star sticker is enough reward for your child to get super excited to meet their next goal.
7. Encourage Them To Showcase Their Skills
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Your child might not be the best in the language, but a little push and encouragement from your end might fast track their progress. Encourage them to take part in school plays and other Hindi speaking activities. With practice, they will be able to give a good performance, which will boost their confidence.
Learning a new language is always fun and exciting. It might be a bit challenging, but it becomes a walk in the park with the right approach. What are the different ways in which you help your child learn Hindi? Comment below and let us know.
