Lesson 1 Pashto language for beginners | Start pashto language learning from Day 1st | Basic pashto

Lesson 1: Introduction to Pashto (1st Day with Beginners)

Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Understand basic Pashto greetings.

Introduce themselves in Pashto.

Recognize and pronounce Pashto letters (briefly).

1. Warm-Up (5-10 minutes)

Instructor's Introduction: Greet students and introduce yourself in Pashto. Example:

"Za [your name] yam. Za sta ustaz yam." (I am [your name]. I am your teacher.)


Ask students about their native language and prior exposure to Pashto.



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2. Greetings & Basic Phrases (15-20 minutes)

Teach students basic greetings and common phrases:

Activity:

Pair students and let them practice greetings with each other.

Example conversation:

A: "Salaam! Sta num sa dey?" (Hello! What is your name?)

B: "Za Ahmad yam. Taso sanga yai?" (I am Ahmad. How are you?)

A: "Za kha yam, manana!" (I am fine, thank you!)




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3. Pashto Alphabet Introduction (15-20 minutes)

Introduce 5-7 letters (not all at once to avoid overwhelming students).

Show how to pronounce each letter. Example:

ا (Alif), ب (Ba), پ (Pa), ت (Ta), ټ (Tte)


Write words with these letters:

بابا (Baba - Grandfather)

پټ (Pat - Hidden)

توره (Tora - Sword)



Activity:

Let students try to pronounce and write letters.



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4. Simple Self-Introduction (10-15 minutes)

Teach students to introduce themselves:

"Za Ahmad yam. Za da Pakistan yam. Za da Pashto zaba زدکوم."

(I am Ahmad. I am from Pakistan. I am learning Pashto.)


Encourage them to say their own names and nationality.



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5. Closing & Homework (5 minutes)

Review the words and phrases learned.

Assign a simple task: Practice greetings at home and write 5 Pashto words.

Encourage them to watch a short Pashto video to hear native pronunciation.



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Teaching Tips:

✔ Use gestures and visuals to reinforce learning.
✔ Encourage student participation with role-playing.
✔ Keep the lesson interactive and fun for beginners.