Year 1

Supporting Gujarati Language Learning for Children

Encouraging your child to learn Gujarati involves various aspects. Let’s explore how you can support their reading, speaking, and writing skills:

1. Reading:
   • If your child struggles with reading, take it slow.
   • Break down each phonetic sound before saying the whole word.
   • Encourage them to re-read sentences or paragraphs until they feel confident.
   • For unfamiliar words, provide meanings or use online Gujarati dictionaries.

2. Speaking and Listening:
   • Encourage speaking Gujarati within the family.
   • Recommended videos can improve listening and speaking skills.
   • Even if some words are unfamiliar, encourage comprehension.

3. Writing:
   • Writing enhances understanding.
   • For different age groups:
     • Year 1:
       • Write in GujEng (Gujarati-English) and, if confident, in Gujarati (50/50).
       • Example:
         • “Mane keri bhave chhe karan ke te bau meethi hoie chhe.”
         • “મને કેરી ભાવે છે karan ke te bau meethi hoie chhe.”

Remember, fostering a love for Gujarati involves patience, practice, and cultural immersion.