<![CDATA[Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL)]]>Hi reddotresident,


My kids have been doing Mandarin from N1, the CC they went to didn't have any other language and so we just went for it. their Mandarin teacher tells me that they are quite fluent in the language and that they can cope with it in school. I have also engaged a tutor for them for the past 2 years who comes weekly to teach them the language. I however have my reservations about this. Since we do not speak the language at home, and the standard is quite high, especially in upper primary and secondary, I am not too sure if they can really cope with it. So I am keeping my options open. They have been going to Hindi classes at DAV since last year (K1). So far so good....They still can't speak the language but since it's not a big deal for me (as I am very fluent with the language) I think I can take the chance with the language (this is a big plus for me as I can help them with Hindi as against Mandarin where I know zero).

The school they will be going to next year does not have Hindi Language option yet. I am still hopeful that if there are more students then I can convince the school to let them do the classes in school itself, otherwise they will join the other children for the Mandarin lessons and then go to the Hindi classes on Saturdays.

Btw, are you sure that DAV will send a Hindi teacher even if there is just one child? When I went two years back to DAV to enquire about K1, I was told they need min 4 children to start parallel sessions in a school.

Vividlaurel

reddotresident:
Hi Vividlaurel / Chixchix

Can you share your experiences pls? I have kid who is currently learning Mandarin at school and other who learns Hindi.

Chixchix, Hindi Society or DAV will arrange to teach hindi during their mother tongue time in school. They will send a teacher , even for just one students ( the fee varies). You will have to contact them and they will coordinate with whichever school you enrol your kid in.The school is usually very accomodating of such requests.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/9887/non-tamil-indian-languages-ntilRSS for NodeSun, 26 Apr 2026 05:49:40 GMTMon, 29 Jun 2009 06:23:16 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:27:39 GMT]]>Giving away Hindi Books


If anyone wants Secondary school Hindi Books ( sec1 to A level), pls pm me .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1687820https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1687820Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:27:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Sat, 26 Dec 2015 01:39:13 GMT]]>Hi

Any parents here who got their child exempted from MT because we don’t speak/expose the kid to the MTL offered in Singapore? We are Indian origin, and don’t speak any of the NTIL languages. Would like to know the reason to put in for exemption in such a case. Any help deeply appreciated. TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618911https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618911Sat, 26 Dec 2015 01:39:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:14:58 GMT]]>My child has no knowledge of our NTIL and I dont intend for her to learn it. My question is, can i get an exemption?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1036540https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1036540Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:14:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:11:04 GMT]]>The parents who want their kids to learn Hindi can give a trail to Sunosunao an online Hindi learning site , it will help you to learn words and phrases which we use in daily conversation.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/961524https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/961524Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:11:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Sat, 05 May 2012 10:07:51 GMT]]>I hope this thread is still active. My daughter is in P6 this year doing Hindi as mother tongue. we are non Hindi speaking people. she scores very badly for compositions and comprehension part. Does any one know from where i can order some Hindi composition books online or from anywhere in Singapore. Huge mental strain with PSLE coming soon. Any advise would be really welcome - websites, good tuition teachers…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/756868https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/756868Sat, 05 May 2012 10:07:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:29:36 GMT]]>Thanks nansk.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651959https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651959Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:29:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:09:55 GMT]]>Rashmi,


Do you speak Hindi at home? If yes, then, imho, there is no need for your son to attend Hindi lessons.

If you can speak Hindi, do start talking to him now. Learning language through immersion is, imho, the best method at this young age. Children's brains are like sponges at this age; they will soak up all the langage that you expose them to. I have read somewhere that the child should be spoken to in the target language atleast 20% of the time (approx 2 days a week at a minimum.)

Assuming you can read Hindi, you can buy picture story books in Hindi and read to him daily. Imho, reading to a child is the second best way to teach him a language (the best way is to speak to him regularly.) There are several sites where Hindi stories are available. Offhand I can only recall 'Arvind Gupta Toys' - pls google it. The site owner has translated several award-winning children's books into Hindi. However, these have basic black-and-white pictures. If you son prefers colour, it would be better to buy books from India.

For writing, you can introduce the Devanagari script at the age of 4.5-5 - first the swar (vowels) and then the vyanjan (consonants). For introducing the concept of barakhadi (syllables) I think 5.5-6 is the optimal age.

Around ages 5-6, if your son's fine motor skills are still developing and he is unable to write well with a pencil, you can buy a small slate or blackboard and get him to write the letters with chalk. Or you can spread out some rava/sooji (semolina) onto a large, flat surface that is dark gray in colour (such as a non-stick coated cookie baking tray) and have your son write the letters in it.

For practice/drill, you can also buy the big wall chart of Devanagari letters. Or you can make/print flashcards with the letters and have him say the sound each card makes.

Hope that helps. Do post back if you need more info.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/409988https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/409988Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:09:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:04:01 GMT]]>hey all


i know the last post was quite some time back but still hoping for help in this thread.
my son will be 3 by next Jan and i need to promote him from playgroup to Nursery. i’m thinking of 2 of private schools here which may not give hindi as a language (assumption). pls, any of you tell me how important for a kid to start learning hindi as MT @ the age of 3 to 6.
is it ok if i send him to private school and get him an extra class of hindi at the age of 4 or something. or is it better to start learning hindi as a part of curriculum?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/404430https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/404430Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:04:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:50:38 GMT]]>Try Shabdkosh.com for english to Hindi word translation. Very useful tool

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/335609https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/335609Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:50:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:16:33 GMT]]>Hi,

http://www.hindikibindi.com
also a good site for hindi - english dictionary..
I agree with others that reading short stories, practising picture compositions is a good way to improve hindi for us - non hindi speaking people

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/335602https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/335602Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:16:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:59:05 GMT]]>One of my friends recommended this site to get practice worksheets. If you are interested have a look -


http://practicehindi.com/

Haven't tried out the worksheets - mainly as it is quite expensive... 😄

If anyone in the forum has tried out.. pls do let us know about the same.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/333491https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/333491Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:59:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:44:36 GMT]]>I've just enrolled my daughter for Hindi as MT, she starts P1 next week. I've been coaching her at home. I would say the best way to learn is to watch movies with English subtitles. Of course, if you speak the language at home, even better 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/321039https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/321039Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:44:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:27:58 GMT]]>Hi,


My kids (P2) also take Hindi as MT. They go to the centre on saturdays. Since we also do not speak Hindi at home, it’s a huge challenge to get them to learn the language.

Lets discuss how we can help our children learn the language here, if you have online resources, please do share them here…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317966https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317966Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:27:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:12:59 GMT]]>Thanks a lot for the advice. We are also not from hindi speaking region and do not speak the same at home.


May I know from where you get the simple story books? I have tried making my DD read ‘Chandamama’ stories from website, but seems like most of the words there are too difficult for her to understand (she is going to P1 in 2011).

Regards

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/310200https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/310200Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:12:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:57:02 GMT]]>Hello,


My son is also doing Hindi as MT in school. Will be in P2 next year. We do not speak Hindi at home. So it has been a challenge.

I have been asking him to read simple story books (1 page stories), highlight the words that are unfamiliar. We both then refer to the dictionary - Sabdhkosh online is a great resource, and Rajpal Hindi dictionaries (recommended by DAV) : Hindi-Hindi, English-Hindi.

I am also trying to source some fun comics for him to read. I hear youtube is a good resource but have not spent much time to look for stuff.

Do share your experiences.

Cheers!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/309659https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/309659Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:57:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:31:14 GMT]]>Hi


My daughter has taken Hindi as MT and it is taught in her school as private tuition. However key to improving vocabulary is to talk to yr child in Hindi as much as possible . Also if possible buy simple hindi story books to read . Grammar and vocabulary is pretty hard given teh fact that kids don’t use it in daily life and are not exposed to those words .Just keep trying to speak and reading to them , it will surely help

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306805https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306805Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:31:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:27:48 GMT]]>Hi all,


Anyone here is taking Hindi as their mother tongue subject? I would like to know how you help your kid in improving vocabulary?

Thanks…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304811https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304811Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:27:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:55:26 GMT]]>

curiousmom:
Dear parents


You have any idea,which secondary schools Non Tamil (Hindi) mothertongue kids are eligible to join?
HCI,ACS,RI etc have chinese or tamil compulsory subjects right?Can we consider those schools or not?
All Secondary schools accepts the Hindi language kids except SAP schools ( Like CHIJ St. Nicholas) . You have to send kid for Hindi class every sat...to little india

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/207504https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/207504Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:55:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Tue, 11 May 2010 10:02:42 GMT]]>

curiousmom:
Dear parents


You have any idea,which secondary schools Non Tamil (Hindi) mothertongue kids are eligible to join?
HCI,ACS,RI etc have chinese or tamil compulsory subjects right?Can we consider those schools or not?

RI can

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/182621https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/182621Tue, 11 May 2010 10:02:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:20:45 GMT]]>Can’t Malay be the second language, rather than Tamil, Hindi or Mandarin? Far more useful I believe.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/161521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/161521Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:20:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:04:32 GMT]]>My child goes to Punjabi classes every Saturday.Since I am staying in Jurong West, he gets very tired going to study at Clementi in the mornings.


I have called his Primary school and they told me that they can start a class even if there is 1 child. But when I called the Sikh Advisory Board, its been 3 months but they can find a teacher for me who is wiling to teach at the school during MT lessons. They did tell me that they will be charging $350 since its only 1 child.

Now I am at a crossroad,my son doesnt like going on Saturdays ,there is nothing for him to do during MT lessons and the Sikh Advisory cant get me a teacher as their teachers prefer giving tuition at home.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/155478https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/155478Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:04:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:02:53 GMT]]>This is what I managed to google from MOE website



Primary Schools that offers Hindi as subject are

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=1168&snm=DA%20QIAO%20PRIMARY%20SCHOOL

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=1251&snm=Greendale+Primary+School

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=1223&snm=HUAMIN%20PRIMARY%20SCHOOL


Primary Schools that offers Hindi as special programme

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=1733&snm=GRIFFITHS%20PRIMARY%20SCHOOL

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151866https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151866Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:02:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:58:00 GMT]]>Hi friends,


I stay in simei. And i want to enroll my kid in a school which has hindi as the second language, as hindi is our MT. From where can i check that which school provides hindi as a 2nd language. He’s already gng at DAV for indi classes (k2)

Any other parents nearby in similar situation…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151818https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151818Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:58:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:57:06 GMT]]>Hi virus,


I don't have any comments on Hindi Society since DAV had a centre closest to where I live, it was always DAV for me since I didn't want my kids to travel a lot. You may ask others about HS though.

Given a choice I would prefer a school which has a parallel school as this will free up saturdays for the children which can be used for other things. Also the parallel school will have teachers 2-3 times a week unlike the centre where they cram it all in 1 day. But then if the school I want does not have a parallel centre, then it's no choice (like me)...

If there are no geat differences between schools, then go for the one nearest to your home as it will reduce travel time.

Hope this helps....

virus:
hi friends
I am staying in hougang & have daughter born in 2006, now in nursery at local PCF school, learning chinese there & going to Sengkang on saturday for hindi classes.
i have a few queries

some commented Hindi society is better than DAV society can you please elaborate & let us know.

I stay very close to hougang primary & also within 1 km of rosyth , both of which offer parallel hindi program. also compassvale & sengkang primary which are hindi centres for hindi society & Dav society respectively are well connected by bus service to where i stay & it takes around 15-20 mins by SBS buses.


my query is

if we want to take hindi as MT should we prefer parallel schools or the main centres as main centre is sure to have teachers during the weekdays, but other schools may not have. ( am i correct in thinking like that or am i wrong!)


can any of the experinced parents help us

p.s. we use hindi at home & my daughter is fluent in hindi.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/143087https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/143087Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:57:06 GMT