Illinois Hindi — Grade 1
Comprehensive Course Syllabus
Course Overview
Our Illinois Grade 1 Hindi course is designed for complete beginners as well as heritage learners who hear Hindi at home. It begins with listening, speaking, and pronunciation before any writing, so children build confidence in the sounds of the language first.
The script strand introduces the Devanagari vowels (स्वर), the consonants (व्यंजन) by group, and the vowel signs (मात्राएँ), then shows children how letters join to make syllables and whole words.
Seven vocabulary modules cover family, school, colours and shapes, food and drink, animals and birds, nature, and body parts, along with numbers, days, and simple time words.
The grammar strand introduces nouns (संज्ञा), gender (पुल्लिंग and स्त्रीलिंग), pronouns, and everyday verbs (क्रिया), leading into simple sentences and question words.
The course closes with reading, comprehension, handwriting, dictation, stories, poems and rhymes, Indian culture and festivals, everyday conversation, and creative language games, before an integrated practice unit and a full year-end review.
Introduction to Hindi Language
What Is Hindi?
Children learn what Hindi is. Hindi is one of the most spoken languages in the world.
Hindi-Speaking Communities
Children learn where Hindi is spoken. Hindi is spoken in India and around the world.
Hindi Sounds
Children hear Hindi sounds. Hindi has sounds English does not.
Listening to Hindi
Children listen to spoken Hindi. Listening comes before speaking.
Common Hindi Words
Children learn common words. Common words are used every day.
Hindi Listening Skills
Listening to Words
Children listen to single words. Words are the first step in listening.
Listening to Sentences
Children listen to sentences. Sentences carry full meaning.
Identifying Familiar Words
Children spot words they know. Familiar words anchor understanding.
Following Simple Instructions
Children follow spoken instructions. Instructions need careful listening.
Listening for Meaning
Children listen for meaning. Meaning matters more than every word.
Hindi Speaking & Pronunciation
Hindi Sounds
Children practise Hindi sounds. Some sounds need new mouth positions.
Correct Pronunciation
Children work on pronunciation. Clear sounds help listeners understand.
Greetings
Children practise greetings. Greetings are the first thing we say.
Introducing Yourself
Children introduce themselves. Introductions start conversations.
Asking Simple Questions
Children ask simple questions. Questions keep conversation going.
स्वर – Hindi Vowels
अ
Children learn the vowel a. It is the first letter of Devanagari.
आ
Children learn the long aa. It is written with an extra stroke.
इ
Children learn the short i. Its sign sits before the letter.
ई
Children learn the long ii. Its sign sits after the letter.
उ
Children learn the short u. Its sign sits below the letter.
स्वर पहचान और लेखन
Vowel Recognition
Children recognise vowel letters. Recognition comes before writing.
Vowel Pronunciation
Children pronounce vowels correctly. Each vowel has one clear sound.
Vowel Writing
Children write vowel letters. Correct strokes make letters clear.
Matching Sounds and Letters
Children match sounds to letters. This link is the key to reading.
Identifying Initial Vowels
Children find the first vowel sound. Initial sounds are easiest to hear.
व्यंजन – Hindi Consonants
क वर्ग
Children learn the ka group. These sounds come from the throat.
च वर्ग
Children learn the cha group. These sounds come from the palate.
ट वर्ग
Children learn the ta group. These are retroflex sounds.
त वर्ग
Children learn the ta group. These are dental sounds.
प वर्ग
Children learn the pa group. These sounds use the lips.
व्यंजन पहचान और लेखन
Consonant Recognition
Children recognise consonants. Recognition is the first reading skill.
Sound Matching
Children match sounds to letters. Matching connects speech and script.
Letter Formation
Children form letters correctly. Devanagari letters hang from a top line.
Writing Practice
Children practise writing letters. Practice makes writing automatic.
Picture Association
Children link letters to pictures. Pictures help letters stick.
मात्राएँ – Vowel Signs
ा
Children learn the aa sign. It is a stroke after the letter.
ि
Children learn the i sign. It is written before the letter.
ी
Children learn the ii sign. It is written after the letter.
ु
Children learn the u sign. It hangs below the letter.
ू
Children learn the uu sign. It also hangs below.
अक्षर से शब्द तक
अक्षर
Children learn about syllables. A syllable is a written unit.
वर्ण
Children learn about letters. Letters are the smallest units.
अक्षर जोड़ना
Children join letters together. Joining makes whole words.
Sound Blending
Children blend sounds. Blending turns letters into words.
Simple Syllables
Children read simple syllables. Syllables are the reading building block.
Hindi Vocabulary – My Family
माँ
Children learn the word for mother. It is one of the first words learned.
पिता
Children learn the word for father. Family words are used daily.
भाई
Children learn the word for brother. Sibling words come next.
बहन
Children learn the word for sister. Hindi has separate words for each relative.
दादा
Children learn the word for paternal grandfather. Hindi names each grandparent differently.
Hindi Vocabulary – School
स्कूल
Children learn the word for school. School is a daily word.
शिक्षक / शिक्षिका
Children learn the words for teacher. Hindi has masculine and feminine forms.
छात्र / छात्रा
Children learn the words for student. Both forms are used.
किताब
Children learn the word for book. Books are used every lesson.
कॉपी
Children learn the word for notebook. Notebooks hold their writing.
Hindi Vocabulary – Colors, Shapes & Numbers
लाल
Children learn the word for red. Colour words are used every day.
नीला
Children learn the word for blue. Blue is the colour of the sky.
हरा
Children learn the word for green. Green is the colour of plants.
पीला
Children learn the word for yellow. Yellow is the colour of the Sun.
काला
Children learn the word for black. Black is the darkest colour.
Also Covered in This Course
Teaching Methodology
Our Grade 1 Hindi classes are spoken first, written second. Children hear and use Hindi long before they write it, and every letter is introduced through words and pictures they already know. Classes suit both complete beginners and children who hear Hindi at home. Children learn through:
Learning Outcomes
By the end of Grade 1, students will be able to:
Assessment & Progress Tracking
Student progress is evaluated through:
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Standards Note
This syllabus is offered as a foundational Hindi language and cultural enrichment programme for children in Illinois, broadly informed by the Illinois Learning Standards for Foreign Languages, which describe expectations for communication, culture, and language proficiency rather than prescribing content for any particular language.
Hindi is not a mandatory subject in Illinois schools. Schools and districts differ in which world languages they offer and at what grade level. Families seeking formal world language credit, or the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy in later years, should confirm requirements with their own school or district.
Illinois does not prescribe a single Hindi textbook, curriculum sequence, pacing guide, or assessment system. This is not the only Grade 1 Hindi syllabus available, and other programmes may organise content differently.
This course welcomes complete beginners and heritage learners alike. Children who already speak some Hindi at home will focus more on reading and writing; children new to the language will build listening and speaking first.
Cultural content covering Indian festivals, food, clothing, music, dance, and traditions is presented factually and inclusively as cultural information, not devotionally, and reflects the diversity of communities across India and among Hindi speakers worldwide.
It is important to distinguish between the Illinois world language learning standards and the Hindi course structure created for this educational programme, which organises language learning into a month-by-month teaching sequence.