Minute 1 · Listen
Choose three familiar objects or a photograph. Say their Hindi names slowly and point to them. Let the learner listen before asking for a response.
Minute 2 · Choose
Offer a choice between two objects. Ask the learner to point, then model the word again. Recognition can come before speaking.
Minute 3 · Say
Invite a word or a short sentence. Accept a small attempt and model a natural reply. Avoid interrupting every sound with a correction.
Minute 4 · Change one thing
Swap an object, a colour or a person in the phrase. The familiar pattern helps the new word feel less daunting.
Minute 5 · Connect
Use the phrase for a real purpose: greet someone, describe a snack, or ask a family member a question. Stop here and return another day rather than stretching the activity until it becomes tiring.
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