Lesson 1: Nepali Alphabet and Pronunciation

Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore the Nepali sound system, how the sounds are produced, their distinctive features, classification and distributional limitations. We will also learn to write Nepali vowels and consonants using the correct stroke order.


Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Correctly pronounce Nepali consonants, vowels, and syllables
  • Write Nepali alphabets using the correct stroke order

Learning Resources:

 

YOUTUBE VIDEO - LEARN TO WRITE WORDS Link Links to an external site.


Activities

WARM-UP / REVIEW

Introduction to Nepali Language 

>> PDF Copy Link Links to an external site.

 

LESSON - NEPALI ALPHABET AND PRONUNCIATION

NEPALI SCRIPT & SOUND SYSTEM

>> PDF Copy Link Links to an external site.

Watch YouTube Videos:

Let’s start by watching short videos to learn how to pronounce vowels/consonants. 

Listen and repeat! Listen to the alphabet then say the alphabet. 

  • Writing the Devanagari Script

Now let’s watch two short videos to learn how to write the alphabet. 

 

STARTUP ASSIGNMENT: 

1. Practice writing Nepali Alphabet 

>> Communicative Nepali Workbook Link Links to an external site.

2. Quiz on the Nepali Alphabet 

>> Quizlet Link Links to an external site.

 

REVIEW:

Practice Test

>>Quizlet  Link Links to an external site.