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Punjabi Language and Gurmukhi Script

Punjabi Language and Gurmukhi Script Course is ideal for beginners and intermediate learners.

Course Title: Punjabi Language and Gurmukhi Script


๐ŸŽฏ Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, students will:

  • Read and write in Gurmukhi script fluently.
  • Speak and understand conversational Punjabi.
  • Learn Punjabi grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
  • Understand cultural context and usage.


Course Structure:

Module 1: Introduction to Punjabi and Gurmukhi

  • History and significance of the Punjabi language.
  • Origins and importance of Gurmukhi script.
  • Differences between Gurmukhi, Shahmukhi, and Roman Punjabi.

Module 2: Gurmukhi Alphabet

  • Vowels (เจธเฉเจนเฉฐเจ•เจพเจฐ): เจ…, เจ†, เจ‡, เจˆโ€ฆ
  • Consonants (เจตเจฟเจ†เฉฐเจœเจจ): เจ•, เจ–, เจ—, เจ˜โ€ฆ
  • Subjoined letters (pairin akhar): เฉฑ, เฉฒ, เฉณโ€ฆ
  • Writing practice worksheets.
  • Pronunciation practice with audio.

Module 3: Basic Punjabi Grammar

  • Sentence structure (SOV - Subject Object Verb).
  • Nouns: Gender, singular/plural.
  • Pronouns: เจฎเฉˆเจ‚, เจคเฉเจธเฉ€เจ‚, เจ‰เจนโ€ฆ
  • Verbs: Infinitive form and conjugation.
  • Tenses: Present, Past, Future.
  • Use of postpositions instead of prepositions.

Module 4: Everyday Vocabulary and Phrases

  • Greetings: เจธเจค เจธเฉเจฐเฉ€ เจ…เจ•เจพเจฒ, เจ•เฉ€ เจนเจพเจฒ เจนเฉˆ?
  • Numbers, colors, days of the week.
  • Family, food, body parts, common verbs.
  • Basic questions and answers.

Module 5: Reading and Writing Practice

  • Short words and sentences.
  • Reading childrenโ€™s rhymes and stories.
  • Transliteration exercises.
  • Dictation practice.

Module 6: Conversational Punjabi

  • Introducing yourself and others.
  • Asking and answering common questions.
  • Describing people, places, and objects.
  • Practice dialogues and role-plays.

Module 7: Listening and Comprehension

  • Listening to Punjabi songs, stories, and conversations.
  • Understanding tone and context.
  • Comprehension questions after listening.

Module 8: Punjabi Culture & Sikh Traditions (Optional)

  • Overview of Punjabโ€™s cultural heritage.
  • Sikh festivals, music, and customs.
  • Language used in Gurbani vs. colloquial Punjabi.


Assessment & Certification

  • Quizzes after each module.
  • Mid-course reading/writing test.
  • Final oral and written exam.
  • Certificate of Completion.