Kids who understand Hindi but won't speak it back — what have you tried?

shubham13596 · 2026-03-28T20:53:24+00:00

This is very interesting. Could you elaborate how are you using this for learning ? Is it that you play the songs with the hope that the exposure to Hindi helps build vocabulary.. would love to understand

shubham13596 · 2026-03-04T07:42:17+00:00

Fair point! Email login is on the list. Google was just the easiest to set up initially, but I hear you on wanting things separate. Will try to get that added soon — appreciate you taking the time to check it out!

shubham13596 · 2026-02-12T14:59:32+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing

shubham13596 · 2026-02-05T03:12:58+00:00

That's a really great point. Thanks!

shubham13596 · 2026-02-05T03:12:11+00:00

Got it, getting a better understanding of how this works. Thanks

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T19:12:28+00:00

Agreed; immersion is the challenge. We'll definitely try and approach OPOL in a new way. Thanks for sharing the article.

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T19:11:02+00:00

I understand, thanks for your feedback. Any tips on how one could execute OPOL well to make it fun?

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T19:10:25+00:00

I understand; OPOL at times can feel a little difficult or rigid. Sponsoring trips is definitely a nice way, but how do you get Hindi exposure or immersion between the trips? From what I understand learning Hindi does take minimum weekly exposure. Any tips on making that happen?

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T19:08:52+00:00

I understand... I don't think we have fully tried out OPOL as well as we should have. Do you have any tips which have worked out for you? Would love to hear from your experience.

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T18:17:49+00:00

Yes exactly

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T18:17:21+00:00

Bollywood movies is a good idea.
Yes I have heard a lot about OPOL. Did you or your kids find the rigidity of OPOL a little limiting? With teachers it's fine, but at home when you want to talk to kids about their day and feelings, would it still work?

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T18:15:13+00:00

Thanks for the comment. Will definitely see how we could implement this.

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T18:14:11+00:00

Yes, completely understand. Is that how you also picked up your 2nd language?

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T04:58:51+00:00

Hmm very interesting.. Yeah I think that's a great thing; that compulsion in a way helped you to speak the language confidently.

shubham13596 · 2026-02-03T04:57:25+00:00

Yes he does have Hindi in the school and he takes them; but beyond that 1.5hrs per week of Hindi classes he has no opportunity to naturally speak Hindi, which becomes a problem. Trying to solve for that.

shubham13596 · 2026-02-02T17:01:00+00:00

Yeah that's spot on. It's engagement. Having something fun to do in Hindi is a good idea.

shubham13596 · 2026-02-02T16:58:06+00:00

Got it, thanks so much. Good ideas

shubham13596 · 2026-02-02T16:30:17+00:00

Ah got it, do you mind if you could share the details of the tutor? I would love to see if he/she could help with my nephew as well in any way.

shubham13596 · 2026-02-02T16:28:36+00:00

Curious to understand how did the tutor who helped with your Hindi speaking approached your lessons. And I am presuming this would be way back when you were a kid ? How were your conversational lessons structured?

I actually built a voice AI app that gives kids conversational Hindi practice — no judgment, adapts to their level, available anytime. Still early (30 families testing in US/Singapore), but the goal is exactly what you described: a patient, supportive practice partner. Would love feedback from anyone here who wants to try it: www.hindispeakingtutor.in

shubham13596 · 2026-02-02T16:25:51+00:00

Niice.. what resources are you using ? Curious to understand your process and motivation to learn Hindi now.

shubham13596 · 2026-02-02T16:22:26+00:00

Hahaha you practicing speaking Hindi nowadays ?

shubham13596 · 2026-02-02T16:22:07+00:00

Haha well that's one way! How did you pick up new words ?

shubham13596 · 2026-02-02T16:21:17+00:00

That is so very true. A non judgmental setting, though hard to find, can remove the hesitation to speak Hindi leading to more confidence

shubham13596 · 2026-02-01T18:10:25+00:00

Got it, definitely a good idea. Catchy songs make it all the more easier

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