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- There are a number of reasons for learning Panjabi – it makes a visit to Panjab more enjoyable, understanding Panjabi culture and heritage, be able to hold a conversation with a Panjabi speaker who may have little or no knowledge of English. This could be your grandparents, uncles, aunties, cousins, etc. See the following link which gives ten reasons for why learning a foreign language is important.
- http://catriona.edublogs.org/files/2007/11/10_reasons_why_learning_a_foreign_language_is_important1.doc
- TRANSLITERATION means to change (letters, words, etc.) into corresponding characters of another alphabet or language e.g. car = guddee, spoon = chumchaa, plant = bootaa
HINTS
Some tips on helping your child learn Panjabi:
- Try planning some time, say 10 – 15 minutes every week to listen to Panjabi radio stations – see the suggested list below.
- Make it relevant! Write your weekly shopping list together with your child e.g. yoghurt, grapes, garlic, tea, etc. Remember there will be items which do not have a literal Panjabi translation e.g. Pepsi, cereal, iceburg lettuce, etc.
- Create labels for everyday items around your home i.e. items of furniture, this is very simple to do - all you need is some paper, a marker and blu tak. If you can’t write Panjabi don’t fret you can write the transliterated version of the word.
- If you or a family member can speak Panjabi, spend a few minutes speaking to your child in Panjabi. Encourage him / her to reply in Panjabi if possible.
RADIO STATIONS
- www.panjabradio.co.uk
- www.desiradio.org.uk
- www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork
- www.radioxl.net
RADIO STATIONS ON SKY
- 0133 – Sunrise Radio
- 0150 – Sukhsagar
- 0168 – Akash Radio
- 0169 – Desi Radio
- 0176 – Amrit Bani
- 0187 – Panjabi Radio
TELEVSION
- Try watching the following channels for some exposure to Panjabi language – this gives an opportunity to listen to Panjabi and pick up new vocabulary - these are available on Sky 833, 840 (keep an eye on Sky as channels tend to change).
- There are many other resources on-line for Panjabi learning – take a look at the links below as these will point you in the right direction for the related sites.
USEFUL WEBSITES
- www.ourlanguages.org.uk
- www.cilt.org.uk
- www.mothertonguematters.com - see the section "Tips for Parents"
- www.bolokids.com
- http://www.advancedcentrepunjabi.org/intro1.asp - highly recommended website containing great stories, quizzes and exercises
- The most important thing about learning Panjabi is that it should be enjoyable.
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