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:
- Script--Handwritten Vowels Download Script--Handwritten Vowels
- Script--Consonants (Primary) Download Script--Consonants (Primary)
- Script--Consonants (Secondary) Download Script--Consonants (Secondary)
- Script--Conjuncts Download Script--Conjuncts
- Script--Handwritten Consonants Download Script--Handwritten Consonants
- Devanagari Script Combination Letters Chart Download Devanagari Script Combination Letters Chart
YOUTUBE VIDEO - LEARN TO WRITE WORDS Link
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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.
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- Nepali Vowels (swar) Nepali Vowels
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- Nepali Vowels (swar) Nepali Vowels
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Nepali Consonants (byanjan) Nepali Consonants
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Nepali Consonants (byanjan) Nepali Consonants
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- Writing the Devanagari Script
Now let’s watch two short videos to learn how to write the alphabet.
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Nepali Vowels Link
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Nepali Vowels Link
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Nepali Consonants Link
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Nepali Consonants Link
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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
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