Level 1 · First Punjabi Speaker | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਕਦਮ
My First Punjabi
ਮੇਰੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
14 lessons
1 Sat Sri Akaal
The child can greet another person respectfully in Punjabi.
Main greeting
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
This is a common Sikh greeting.
It can be used when:
- Meeting someone
- Entering a Punjabi class
- Greeting family
- Greeting someone at the Gurdwara
- Beginning a conversation
Respectful response
When someone says:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
You can reply:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
Simple dialogue
Child 1: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ। Child 2: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
Polite addition
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
The word ਜੀ adds respect and warmth.
Main greeting
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to:
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
Play each phrase:
- Slowly
- At natural speed
- With a child’s voice
- With an adult’s voice
Listening contrast
Listen and choose the Punjabi greeting:
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
- Goodbye
- Thank you
Correct:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
Repeat:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
Repeat respectfully:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
Record:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
Role-play
The app character greets the child:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
The child responds:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 20-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Choose the greeting
Which phrase is used to greet someone?
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ
- ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ
Correct:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
Activity 2 — Complete the greeting
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ______
Correct:
ਅਕਾਲ
Activity 3 — Put the conversation in order
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
Both speakers greet each other.
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Use ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ when greeting one family member.
Parent response:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
Do not interrupt the child to correct every sound. Model the phrase naturally and repeat it together.
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can greet another person respectfully in Punjabi.
Help the learner practise Sat Sri Akaal in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning Sat Sri Akaal. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What should you say when meeting someone?ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
- What word adds respect?ਜੀ
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can greet another person respectfully in Punjabi.The child can greet another person respectfully in Punjabi.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਸਤਿਸਤਿ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਸਤਿ?Truth / eternal
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
2 Welcome
The child can welcome someone and respond politely.
Main phrase
ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
Welcome.
It may be said when someone:
- Comes to your home
- Joins a class
- Visits a community event
- Enters a gathering
Response
A simple response is:
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Thank you.
Dialogue
Host: ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ। Guest: ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Another useful phrase
ਅੰਦਰ ਆਓ ਜੀ।
Please come inside.
Main phrase
ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to:
ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to:
- ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
- ਅੰਦਰ ਆਓ ਜੀ।
- ਬੈਠੋ ਜੀ।
Listening activity
Which phrase means “Welcome”?
Correct:
ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
Which phrase means “Thank you”?
Correct:
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Repeat:
ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
Repeat:
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Repeat:
ਅੰਦਰ ਆਓ ਜੀ।
Role-play
The app character arrives.
The child says:
ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
The character responds:
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 20-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Match
| Punjabi | Meaning | | ----------- | ------------------ | | ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ | Welcome | | ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ | Thank you | | ਅੰਦਰ ਆਓ ਜੀ | Please come inside |
Activity 2 — Choose the correct response
Someone says:
ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
Choose:
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ।
- ਫਿਰ ਮਿਲਾਂਗੇ।
Correct:
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Activity 3 — Complete
ਅੰਦਰ ______ ਜੀ।
Correct:
ਆਓ
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
When a family member enters the room, say:
ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
They reply:
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can welcome someone and respond politely.
Help the learner practise Welcome in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning Welcome. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- How do you welcome someone?ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
- What can the guest reply?ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can welcome someone and respond politely.The child can welcome someone and respond politely.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਜੀਜੀ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਜੀ?respectful particle
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
3 Polite Punjabi
The child can use essential polite words.
Polite words
ਜੀ A respectful word
ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ Please
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ Thank you
ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ Sorry or excuse me
ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ It is okay or no problem
Examples
ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ।
Please give me water.
ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਬੈਠੋ।
Please sit.
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Thank you.
ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ।
Sorry.
ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ।
It is okay.
Polite words
ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਬੋਲਣਾ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to these mini-dialogues.
ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਬੋਲਣਾ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to these mini-dialogues.
Dialogue 1
Child: ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ। Adult: ਜੀ।
Dialogue 2
Child: ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ। Adult: ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ।
Dialogue 3
Child: ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ। Friend: ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ।
Repeat:
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ
- ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ
- ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ
Speaking practice
Say politely:
ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ।
Say:
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 29-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Choose the polite request
- ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ।
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ।
- ਪਾਣੀ!
Best answer:
ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ।
Activity 2 — Correct response
Someone says:
ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ।
Choose:
- ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ।
- ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ।
- ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
Correct:
ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ।
Activity 3 — Match
| Situation | Phrase | | -------------------- | ------------ | | Asking politely | ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ | | Showing thanks | ਧੰਨਵਾਦ | | Apologising | ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ | | Accepting an apology | ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ |
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Use these three phrases during the day:
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ
- ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ
Parent praises correct use, not perfect accent.
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can use essential polite words.
Help the learner practise Polite Punjabi in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning Polite Punjabi. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What should you say after someone helps you?ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
- What should you say after making a small mistake?ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ।
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can use essential polite words.The child can use essential polite words.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਸਤਿਕਾਰਸਤਿਕਾਰ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਸਤਿਕਾਰ?respectful handling and attitude
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
4 My Name
The child can ask and answer someone’s name.
Question
ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
What is your name?
Answer
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
My name is Aman.
Replace ਅਮਨ with the child’s name.
Informal form
When speaking to a close friend or younger child:
ਤੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
The respectful form ਤੁਹਾਡਾ should be taught first.
Dialogue
A: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ। ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? B: ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ। A: ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈ। B: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੀ।
ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to:
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to:
- ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
- ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
- ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈ।
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੀ।
Listening question
Which sentence asks for someone’s name?
Correct:
ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Repeat:
ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Answer using your own name:
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ______ ਹੈ।
Record the complete exchange:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ। ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ______ ਹੈ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 30-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Fill the blank
ਮੇਰਾ ______ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
Correct:
ਨਾਮ
Activity 2 — Choose the correct question
To ask someone’s name:
- ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
- ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
- ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੋ?
Correct:
ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Activity 3 — Put in order
- ਨਾਮ
- ਮੇਰਾ
- ਹੈ
- ਨੂਰ
Correct sentence:
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ।
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Ask three family members:
ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Each person answers:
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ______ ਹੈ।
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can ask and answer someone’s name.
Help the learner practise My Name in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning My Name. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can ask and answer someone’s name.The child can ask and answer someone’s name.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੇਰਾਮੇਰਾ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੇਰਾ?my
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask three family members:
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
5 How Are You?
The child can ask how someone is and give a simple response.
Question
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
How are you?
Common answers
ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ। I am well.
ਮੈਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹਾਂ। I am happy.
ਮੈਂ ਥੱਕਿਆ ਹਾਂ। For a boy: I am tired.
ਮੈਂ ਥੱਕੀ ਹਾਂ। For a girl: I am tired.
ਮੈਂ ਉਦਾਸ ਹਾਂ। I am sad.
ਮੈਂ ਬਿਮਾਰ ਹਾਂ। I am unwell.
Polite reply
ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ, ਧੰਨਵਾਦ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to the feelings:
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to the feelings:
- ਠੀਕ
- ਖੁਸ਼
- ਉਦਾਸ
- ਥੱਕਿਆ / ਥੱਕੀ
- ਬਿਮਾਰ
Show a matching facial expression for each word.
Listening activity
Play:
ਮੈਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹਾਂ।
The child selects the happy face.
Play:
ਮੈਂ ਉਦਾਸ ਹਾਂ।
The child selects the sad face.
Repeat:
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
Choose how you feel and say:
ਮੈਂ ______ ਹਾਂ।
Suggested choices:
- ਠੀਕ
- ਖੁਸ਼
- ਉਦਾਸ
- ਥੱਕਿਆ / ਥੱਕੀ
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 25-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Match feeling and picture
- ਖੁਸ਼ — smiling child
- ਉਦਾਸ — sad child
- ਥੱਕਿਆ / ਥੱਕੀ — tired child
- ਬਿਮਾਰ — unwell child
Activity 2 — Complete
ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ______।
Correct:
ਹਾਂ
Activity 3 — Correct response
Question:
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
Choose:
- ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ।
- ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
- ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।
Correct:
ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ।
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Ask once in the morning and once in the evening:
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
Encourage different truthful answers, not only ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ.
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can ask how someone is and give a simple response.
Help the learner practise How Are You? in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning How Are You?. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- How do you ask “How are you?”ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can ask how someone is and give a simple response.The child can ask how someone is and give a simple response.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਤੁਸੀਂਤੁਸੀਂ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਤੁਸੀਂ?you; respectful singular or plural
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask once in the morning and once in the evening:
6 My Age
The child can ask and state age using Punjabi numbers.
Question
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੋ?
For a boy or general child-friendly prompt.
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਹੋ?
For a girl.
Answers
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਹਾਂ। Boy
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਹਾਂ। Girl
The app shows the child’s preferred form.
Numbers 1–10
1 — ਇੱਕ 2 — ਦੋ 3 — ਤਿੰਨ 4 — ਚਾਰ 5 — ਪੰਜ 6 — ਛੇ 7 — ਸੱਤ 8 — ਅੱਠ 9 — ਨੌਂ 10 — ਦਸ
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੋ?
ਮੇਰੀ ਉਮਰ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to numbers one to ten.
ਮੇਰੀ ਉਮਰ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to numbers one to ten.
Play in order:
ਇੱਕ, ਦੋ, ਤਿੰਨ, ਚਾਰ, ਪੰਜ, ਛੇ, ਸੱਤ, ਅੱਠ, ਨੌਂ, ਦਸ
Play in random order for recognition.
Listening question
Tap the number heard.
spoken model:
ਸੱਤ
Correct:
7
Count from one to ten.
Answer:
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੇ/ਦੀ ਹੋ?
Suggested response:
ਮੈਂ ______ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ/ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 29-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Match
| Number | Punjabi | | -----: | ------- | | 1 | ਇੱਕ | | 2 | ਦੋ | | 3 | ਤਿੰਨ | | 4 | ਚਾਰ | | 5 | ਪੰਜ |
Continue up to ten.
Activity 2 — Count the objects
Show six apples.
Correct answer:
ਛੇ
Activity 3 — Complete the age sentence
ਮੈਂ ਅੱਠ ਸਾਲਾਂ ______ ਹਾਂ।
Correct according to profile:
- ਦਾ
- ਦੀ
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Count ten household objects in Punjabi.
Examples:
- Spoons
- Toys
- Books
- Steps
- Fruit
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can ask and state age using Punjabi numbers.
Help the learner practise My Age in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning My Age. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can ask and state age using Punjabi numbers.The child can ask and state age using Punjabi numbers.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੇਰੀਮੇਰੀ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੇਰੀ?
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Count ten household objects in Punjabi.
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
7 This Is Me
The child can share simple information about themselves.
Useful sentences
ਇਹ ਮੈਂ ਹਾਂ। This is me.
ਮੈਂ ਬੱਚਾ ਹਾਂ। I am a child.
ਮੈਂ ਮੁੰਡਾ ਹਾਂ। I am a boy.
ਮੈਂ ਕੁੜੀ ਹਾਂ। I am a girl.
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ। Boy: I am learning Punjabi.
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ। Girl: I am learning Punjabi.
Personal introduction
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ।
ਮੈਂ ਸੱਤ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।
The app should generate the introduction from the child’s profile.
Useful sentences
ਇਹ ਮੈਂ ਹਾਂ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to two introductions.
ਇਹ ਮੈਂ ਹਾਂ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to two introductions.
Introduction 1
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ। ਮੈਂ ਅੱਠ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
Introduction 2
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ। ਮੈਂ ਸੱਤ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
Listening questions
- Who is eight years old?
- Who is seven years old?
- What are their names?
Say your full introduction:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ______ ਹੈ।
ਮੈਂ ______ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ/ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਿਹਾ/ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 31-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Arrange the introduction
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
- ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ______ ਹੈ।
- ਮੈਂ ______ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ/ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
- ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਿਹਾ/ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।
Activity 2 — Choose the correct sentence
A girl says:
- ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।
- ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।
Correct:
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।
A boy says:
- ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।
- ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।
Correct:
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Introduce yourself to one family member using Punjabi.
The family member may help only after the child first attempts independently.
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can share simple information about themselves.
Help the learner practise This Is Me in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning This Is Me. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can share simple information about themselves.The child can share simple information about themselves.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਇਹਇਹ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਇਹ?this or he/she near context
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Introduce yourself to one family member using Punjabi.
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
8 My Family
The child can name immediate family members.
Family words
ਮਾਂ — Mother ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ — Father ਮੰਮੀ — Mum ਪਾਪਾ — Dad ਭਰਾ — Brother ਭੈਣ — Sister ਦਾਦਾ ਜੀ — Paternal grandfather ਦਾਦੀ ਜੀ — Paternal grandmother ਨਾਨਾ ਜੀ — Maternal grandfather ਨਾਨੀ ਜੀ — Maternal grandmother ਪਰਿਵਾਰ — Family
The app should recognise different family words used at home.
Useful sentences
ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ।
This is my mother.
ਇਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਹਨ।
This is my father.
ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਾ ਹੈ।
This is my brother.
ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਭੈਣ ਹੈ।
This is my sister.
ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਹੈ।
This is my family.
Family words
ਮੇਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to each family word while viewing an appropriate family illustration.
ਮੇਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to each family word while viewing an appropriate family illustration.
Then listen to:
ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ।
ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਾ ਹੈ।
ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਭੈਣ ਹੈ।
ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਹੈ।
Repeat the family words.
Choose a family member and say:
ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ______ ਹੈ।
or:
ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ______ ਹੈ।
Speaking prompt
Show a family photo if the parent chooses to upload one, or use a generic illustrated family.
The child names each person.
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 26-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Match
- ਮਾਂ — mother
- ਭਰਾ — brother
- ਭੈਣ — sister
- ਦਾਦੀ ਜੀ — grandmother
- ਨਾਨਾ ਜੀ — grandfather
Activity 2 — Choose ਮੇਰਾ or ਮੇਰੀ
ਇਹ ______ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ।
Correct:
ਮੇਰੀ
ਇਹ ______ ਭਰਾ ਹੈ।
Correct:
ਮੇਰਾ
Activity 3 — Listen and choose
spoken model:
ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਭੈਣ ਹੈ।
Select the sister image.
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Look at a family photograph.
Say:
- ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ।
- ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਾ ਹੈ।
- ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਦਾਦੀ ਜੀ ਹਨ।
Use the family’s actual preferred terms.
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can name immediate family members.
Help the learner practise My Family in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning My Family. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What does ਪਰਿਵਾਰ mean?Family
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can name immediate family members.The child can name immediate family members.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੇਰਾਮੇਰਾ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੇਰਾ?my
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Look at a family photograph.
9 This and That
The child can identify nearby and farther people or objects.
Main words
ਇਹ This
ਉਹ That
Examples
ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ। This is an apple.
ਉਹ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ। That is a ball.
ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ। This is my mother.
ਉਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਹਨ। That is my father.
Questions
ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ? What is this?
ਉਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ? What is that?
Answers
ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ।
ਉਹ ਕੁਰਸੀ ਹੈ।
Main words
ਇਹ ਅਤੇ ਉਹ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to:
ਇਹ ਅਤੇ ਉਹ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to:
- ਇਹ
- ਉਹ
- ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
- ਉਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
- ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ।
- ਉਹ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ।
Use spatial animation to show near and far.
Point to a nearby object:
ਇਹ ______ ਹੈ।
Point to a farther object:
ਉਹ ______ ਹੈ।
Ask:
ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Answer:
ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 23-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Near or far?
An object close to the child:
ਇਹ
An object farther away:
ਉਹ
Activity 2 — Complete
______ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ।
Select ਇਹ for a nearby apple.
Activity 3 — Answer the question
Question:
ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Picture:
A book
Correct:
ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ।
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Use three household objects.
Ask:
ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Child answers:
ਇਹ ______ ਹੈ।
Then point farther away and ask:
ਉਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can identify nearby and farther people or objects.
Help the learner practise This and That in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning This and That. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can identify nearby and farther people or objects.The child can identify nearby and farther people or objects.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਇਹਇਹ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਇਹ?this or he/she near context
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Use three household objects.
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
10 Yes, No and I Don’t Know
The child can give basic affirmative, negative and uncertain responses.
Main words
ਹਾਂ Yes
ਨਹੀਂ No
ਠੀਕ ਹੈ Okay
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਤਾ ਹੈ I know
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ I do not know
ਸ਼ਾਇਦ Maybe
Examples
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ? Is this an apple?
ਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ।
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਕੇਲਾ ਹੈ?
ਨਹੀਂ, ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ।
ਇਸ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ।
Important message
Saying ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ is acceptable. It is better than guessing carelessly.
Main words
ਹਾਂ, ਨਹੀਂ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to:
ਹਾਂ, ਨਹੀਂ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to:
- ਹਾਂ
- ਨਹੀਂ
- ਠੀਕ ਹੈ
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਤਾ ਹੈ
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ
- ਸ਼ਾਇਦ
Play short questions and answers.
Repeat:
ਹਾਂ ਜੀ।
ਨਹੀਂ ਜੀ।
ਠੀਕ ਹੈ।
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ।
Quick-response practice
The app asks obvious questions.
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ?
Child answers:
ਹਾਂ।
or:
ਨਹੀਂ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 28-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Choose yes or no
Picture:
A red apple
Question:
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ?
Correct:
ਹਾਂ
Question:
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ?
Correct:
ਨਹੀਂ
Activity 2 — Choose the honest response
The child does not know the answer.
Best phrase:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ।
Activity 3 — Match
- ਹਾਂ — yes
- ਨਹੀਂ — no
- ਸ਼ਾਇਦ — maybe
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ — I do not know
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Ask simple questions:
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਕੁਰਸੀ ਹੈ?
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ਾ ਹੈ?
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ?
The child responds in Punjabi.
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can give basic affirmative, negative and uncertain responses.
Help the learner practise Yes, No and I Don’t Know in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning Yes, No and I Don’t Know. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can give basic affirmative, negative and uncertain responses.The child can give basic affirmative, negative and uncertain responses.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਹਾਂਹਾਂ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਹਾਂ?
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask simple questions:
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
11 Listen and Do
The child understands common classroom and home instructions.
Action words
ਆਓ — Come ਜਾਓ — Go ਬੈਠੋ — Sit ਖੜ੍ਹੇ ਹੋਵੋ — Stand up ਸੁਣੋ — Listen ਦੇਖੋ — Look ਬੋਲੋ — Speak ਪੜ੍ਹੋ — Read ਲਿਖੋ — Write ਰੁਕੋ — Stop or wait ਫਿਰ ਕਰੋ — Do it again ਹੌਲੀ ਬੋਲੋ — Speak slowly
Polite forms
- ਬੈਠੋ ਜੀ।
- ਸੁਣੋ ਜੀ।
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਰੁਕੋ।
Action words
ਸੁਣੋ ਅਤੇ ਕਰੋ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Play each command with an animation.
ਸੁਣੋ ਅਤੇ ਕਰੋ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Play each command with an animation.
The child watches:
- A child sitting
- A child standing
- A child listening
- A child speaking
- A child writing
Then play spoken model without the visual.
Repeat each command.
Then give the app character an instruction:
ਬੈਠੋ।
ਖੜ੍ਹੇ ਹੋਵੋ।
ਰੁਕੋ।
The character follows the instruction.
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 23-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Listen and act
The app says:
ਖੜ੍ਹੇ ਹੋਵੋ।
The child performs the action.
Activity 2 — Match
| Instruction | Action | | ----------- | ------ | | ਬੈਠੋ | Sit | | ਸੁਣੋ | Listen | | ਦੇਖੋ | Look | | ਲਿਖੋ | Write | | ਰੁਕੋ | Stop |
Activity 3 — Choose the instruction
Picture:
A child sitting
Correct phrase:
ਬੈਠੋ
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Play a short “Punjabi Says” game.
Parent says:
- ਬੈਠੋ
- ਖੜ੍ਹੇ ਹੋਵੋ
- ਰੁਕੋ
- ਆਓ
- ਜਾਓ
The child follows each instruction.
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child understands common classroom and home instructions.
Help the learner practise Listen and Do in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning Listen and Do. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child understands common classroom and home instructions.The child understands common classroom and home instructions.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਸੁਣੋਸੁਣੋ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਸੁਣੋ?
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Play a short “Punjabi Says” game.
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
12 I Want and I Need
The child can make simple requests.
Useful expressions
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਾਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ। I want or need water.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮਦਦ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ। I need help.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ। I need a book.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਭੁੱਖ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ। I am hungry.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਸ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ। I am thirsty.
ਕੀ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਾਣੀ ਮਿਲ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ? May I have some water?
For younger beginners, teach the shorter request first:
ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ।
Difference in forms
ਚਾਹੀਦਾ is commonly used with masculine nouns.
ਚਾਹੀਦੀ is commonly used with feminine nouns.
At this level, teach whole useful phrases rather than formal grammar rules.
Useful expressions
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to:
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਾਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮਦਦ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਭੁੱਖ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ।
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਸ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ।
- ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ।
Use matching pictures.
Repeat:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਾਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।
Repeat:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮਦਦ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।
Choose one item and say:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ/ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 23-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Match need and phrase
Thirsty child:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਸ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ।
Hungry child:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਭੁੱਖ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ।
Child needing assistance:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮਦਦ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।
Activity 2 — Make the request polite
Basic:
ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ।
Polite:
ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ।
Activity 3 — Complete
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮਦਦ ______ ਹੈ।
Correct:
ਚਾਹੀਦੀ
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
The child uses one Punjabi request during the day.
Examples:
ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ।
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮਦਦ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can make simple requests.
Help the learner practise I Want and I Need in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning I Want and I Need. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can make simple requests.The child can make simple requests.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੈਨੂੰਮੈਨੂੰ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੈਨੂੰ?
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?The child uses one Punjabi request during the day.
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
13 Likes and Dislikes
The child can express simple preferences.
Main phrases
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੇਬ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। I like apples.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਦੁੱਧ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। I like milk.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਖੇਡਣਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। I like playing.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਪਸੰਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। I do not like this.
Question
ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ?
What do you like?
Answer
ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
Gentle language
Teach children to express dislikes without insulting another person’s food, culture or interests.
Better:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਪਸੰਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।
Avoid:
ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਾੜਾ ਹੈ।
Main phrases
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to children discussing preferences.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to children discussing preferences.
Dialogue
A: ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ? B: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਅੰਬ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। A: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੇਬ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
Another dialogue
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਦੁੱਧ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ? B: ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਦੁੱਧ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
Repeat:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
Choose from:
- ਸੇਬ
- ਅੰਬ
- ਦੁੱਧ
- ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ
- ਖੇਡਣਾ
- ਗਾਉਣਾ
- ਚਿੱਤਰ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ
Say one dislike politely:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਪਸੰਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 26-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Complete
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਅੰਬ ______ ਹੈ।
Correct:
ਪਸੰਦ
Activity 2 — Ask and answer
Question:
ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ?
The child selects an item and records:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
Activity 3 — Yes or no
Question:
ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸੇਬ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ?
Answer naturally:
- ਹਾਂ
- ਨਹੀਂ
Both answers are accepted when followed by a meaningful phrase.
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Ask each family member:
ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ?
Answers:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child can express simple preferences.
Help the learner practise Likes and Dislikes in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning Likes and Dislikes. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child can express simple preferences.The child can express simple preferences.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੈਨੂੰਮੈਨੂੰ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੈਨੂੰ?
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask each family member:
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
14 My First Punjabi Conversation
The child combines Level 1 language into a complete conversation.
Complete conversation
ਅਮਨ: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ। ਨੂਰ: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
ਅਮਨ: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? ਨੂਰ: ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ। ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
ਅਮਨ: ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ। ਨੂਰ: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
ਅਮਨ: ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ, ਧੰਨਵਾਦ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ? ਨੂਰ: ਮੈਂ ਵੀ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ।
ਅਮਨ: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੋ? ਨੂਰ: ਮੈਂ ਸੱਤ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
ਅਮਨ: ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ? ਨੂਰ: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਚਿੱਤਰ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
ਅਮਨ: ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈ। ਨੂਰ: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੀ।
Key conversation order
- Greeting
- Name
- Wellbeing
- Age
- Preference
- Polite ending
Complete conversation
ਮੇਰੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਗੱਲਬਾਤ
Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.
Listen to the complete conversation:
ਮੇਰੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਗੱਲਬਾਤ
Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.
Listen to the complete conversation:
- Once without interruption
- Once with pauses
- Once with each sentence highlighted
- Once at natural speed
Comprehension questions
- What is the girl’s name?
- How old is she?
- What does she like?
- How does Aman feel?
The child chooses one role.
The app speaks the other role.
Guided conversation
App: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ। Child: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
App: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? Child: ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ______ ਹੈ।
App: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ? Child: ਮੈਂ ______ ਹਾਂ।
App: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੇ/ਦੀ ਹੋ? Child: ਮੈਂ ______ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ/ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
App: ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ? Child: ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
App: ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈ। Child: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੀ।
Pothi-added: point to and identify the complete 40-item lesson set; formal decoding begins when the source level requires it.
This is an oral/listening lesson; drawing, pointing, or card sorting may replace writing.
Activity 1 — Put the dialogue in order
- Name
- Greeting
- Age
- Wellbeing
- Preference
- Ending
Correct order:
- Greeting
- Name
- Wellbeing
- Age
- Preference
- Ending
Activity 2 — Choose the correct response
Question:
ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
Correct:
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ______ ਹੈ।
Question:
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
Correct:
ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ।
Question:
ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ?
Correct:
ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
Activity 3 — Fix the conversation
Wrong order:
ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ।
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
Correct order:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ।
ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ।
Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.
Have a two-minute Punjabi conversation with a family member.
Suggested prompts:
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ।
ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ?
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ।
Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.
The child combines Level 1 language into a complete conversation.
Help the learner practise My First Punjabi Conversation in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.
Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.
Say: 'Today we are learning My First Punjabi Conversation. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.
Check yourself
- What is the main goal of this lesson: The child combines Level 1 language into a complete conversation.The child combines Level 1 language into a complete conversation.
- Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੇਰੀਮੇਰੀ
- What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੇਰੀ?
- What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
- What is one activity you can repeat at home?Have a two-minute Punjabi conversation with a family member.
- How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.