Illinois Hindi — Grade 2
Comprehensive Course Syllabus
Course Overview
Our Illinois Grade 2 Hindi course moves children from recognising letters to reading and writing whole sentences. It reviews the Devanagari script, consolidates the vowels and मात्राएँ, and then teaches how letters join to build two-, three-, and four-syllable words.
Nine vocabulary modules cover greetings, numbers to fifty, colours and shapes, family, school, home and daily routine, food, animals and nature, and body parts and health — each taught with sentences, not just word lists.
The grammar strand is substantial for this age: nouns (संज्ञा), gender (पुल्लिंग and स्त्रीलिंग), singular and plural (एकवचन and बहुवचन), pronouns, verbs, basic tenses, adjectives (विशेषण), postpositions, and question words.
Children then build simple, negative, question, and descriptive sentences, and move into reading comprehension, Hindi stories including Panchatantra-inspired tales, and poetry.
The course closes with listening comprehension, conversation, Devanagari writing, dictation and spelling, creative writing, and Indian culture and festivals, before a full year-end review.
Introduction to Hindi Language
What Is Hindi?
Children learn what Hindi is. Hindi is one of the world’s most spoken languages.
Hindi-Speaking Communities
Children learn where Hindi is spoken. Hindi is spoken in India and worldwide.
Uses of Hindi
Children learn how Hindi is used. Hindi is used at home, in media, and in business.
Hindi Sounds
Children hear Hindi sounds. Hindi has sounds English does not.
Hindi Words
Children learn Hindi words. Words are the building blocks of language.
Devanagari Script Review
स्वर (Vowels)
Children review the vowels. Vowels come first in Devanagari.
व्यंजन (Consonants)
Children review the consonants. Consonants are the largest group.
स्वर Recognition
Children recognise vowel letters. Recognition supports reading.
व्यंजन Recognition
Children recognise consonant letters. Quick recognition speeds reading.
Letter Shapes
Children study letter shapes. Devanagari letters hang from a top line.
स्वर और मात्राएँ
अ
Children learn the vowel a. It is the first Devanagari letter.
आ
Children learn the long aa. It adds a vertical stroke.
इ
Children learn the short i. Its matra goes before the letter.
ई
Children learn the long ii. Its matra goes after the letter.
उ
Children learn the short u. Its matra sits below.
Hindi Word Formation
अक्षर जोड़ना
Children join letters. Joining letters makes words.
अक्षर पहचान
Children recognise syllables. Recognition speeds reading.
अक्षर से शब्द
Children build words from letters. Words come from joined letters.
मात्रा वाले शब्द
Children read words with matras. Most Hindi words contain matras.
दो-अक्षर वाले शब्द
Children read two-syllable words. Two syllables come first.
Hindi Pronunciation
Correct Letter Sounds
Children pronounce letters correctly. Each letter has one clear sound.
Vowel Sounds
Children pronounce vowels. Vowels carry the syllable.
Consonant Sounds
Children pronounce consonants. Consonant groups differ by mouth position.
Matra Pronunciation
Children pronounce matras. Matras change the vowel sound.
Similar Sounds
Children distinguish similar sounds. Some Hindi sounds are close together.
Everyday Hindi Vocabulary
Greetings
Children learn greetings. Greetings open every conversation.
Family
Children learn family words. Family words are used daily.
School
Children learn school words. School fills most of their day.
Home
Children learn home words. Home is a familiar setting.
Food
Children learn food words. Food words are used at every meal.
Numbers in Hindi
Hindi Numbers 1–10
Children count to ten in Hindi. Ten is the first counting goal.
Hindi Numbers 11–20
Children count to twenty. Teen numbers follow their own pattern.
Numbers 21–50
Children count to fifty. Hindi numbers each have a distinct name.
Counting Objects
Children count real objects. Counting objects makes numbers concrete.
Number Words
Children read number words. Numbers can be written in words.
Colors, Shapes & Describing Objects
लाल
Children learn the word for red. Red is a primary colour.
नीला
Children learn the word for blue. Blue is the colour of the sky.
पीला
Children learn the word for yellow. Yellow is bright and warm.
हरा
Children learn the word for green. Green is the colour of plants.
काला
Children learn the word for black. Black is the darkest colour.
Family Vocabulary
परिवार
Children learn the word for family. Family is central in Indian culture.
माता
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 names each relative precisely.
School & Classroom Vocabulary
विद्यालय
Children learn the word for school. School is a daily word.
कक्षा
Children learn the word for classroom. The classroom is where they learn.
शिक्षक
Children learn the word for teacher. Teachers guide their learning.
छात्र
Children learn the word for student. They are students themselves.
पुस्तक
Children learn the word for book. Books are used every lesson.
Home & Daily Routine Vocabulary
घर
Children learn the word for home. Home is a familiar topic.
कमरा
Children learn the word for room. Homes have several rooms.
रसोई
Children learn the word for kitchen. The kitchen is where food is made.
बिस्तर
Children learn the word for bed. Beds are used for sleeping.
दरवाज़ा
Children learn the word for door. Doors open and close rooms.
Food & Eating Habits
फल
Children learn the word for fruit. Fruit is healthy food.
सब्ज़ियाँ
Children learn the word for vegetables. Vegetables are part of every meal.
दूध
Children learn the word for milk. Milk is a common drink.
पानी
Children learn the word for water. Water is needed every day.
रोटी
Children learn the word for flatbread. Roti is eaten daily in India.
Also Covered in This Course
Teaching Methodology
Our Grade 2 Hindi classes teach vocabulary in sentences, never as word lists. Grammar is introduced through patterns children can hear, and every topic is practised in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classes support both continuing learners and beginners. Children learn through:
Learning Outcomes
By the end of Grade 2, 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 Hindi language, literacy, 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 2 Hindi syllabus available, and other programmes may organise content differently.
The course assumes Grade 1 Hindi or equivalent, but beginners are supported with additional foundational script and vocabulary work. Children who already speak Hindi at home will focus more on reading, writing, and grammar.
Cultural content covering Indian festivals, food, music, dance, folklore, and traditions is presented factually and inclusively as cultural and historical 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.