Hmong Grammar: Emotional Particles

hmong grammar emotional particles

What is this video about? This is a video that describes the emotional particles or words used at the end of sentences and phrases in Hmong which express emotion rather than meaning. Sometimes they express a mix of both meaning with an implied emotion. The purpose of this video isn’t to give a list of all possible particles but to … Read More

How to use the Hmong word “nrog” in this fun and easy worksheet!!

Trying to figure out how to use the Hmong word “nrog” when you’re out in service or talking with your friends? Well, have no fear, a worksheet is here!!! Download the above worksheet alone, or with friends on a study night, and see how close you get to the correct answers. 🙂 Answer key is below… no cheating. 😉

Tips to Accelerate Language Learning

cartoon hmong girl working hard doing paj ntaub, or hmong hand embroidery. She is sitting on a wooden stool

How do you learn a language? Many wonder where to start. I will share some tips in this article from experience and study to help accelerate the learning process. I’ll make an effort to try to categorize them. I am also going to try to make it as concise as possible. At the very end is a suggested study method … Read More

How to pronounce the ‘H’ in Hmong

Above is an explanation of how the letter H is pronounced in Hmong. 1.When the H appears in the middle of a word, it is expressed with a puff of air, as in txheeb: 2. When there is no H, it is pronounced exactly the same but without the puff of air, as in txeeb: 3. When the H is at … Read More

Hmoob Thoob Teb Alphabet

Explanation: This is a series of videos that include pictures and audio of the Hmong alphabet. It was designed primarily to train native speakers how to read, but it could also be used to help nonnatives too.  The Tones: The Vowels: Single Consonants: Double Consonants: 3 and 4 Consonants:

Simple Presentation

› Nyob Zoo › Kuv hu ua_(your name)_ › Kuv tsis paub hais lus Hmoob. › Thov saib zaj video no. › Kuv xav muab daim no rau koj nyeem. PRINTABLE PDF: Instructions: DO NOT PLAY THIS AT THE DOOR OR GIVE IT TO THE HOUSEHOLDER TO READ! We are no longer using phonograph presentations or testimony cards. Make an … Read More

Tone Changes Worksheet

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Hmong Noun Phrase Worksheet

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Vocabulary Sheet

Kitchen Utensils Here is a downloadable PDF of various kitchen related objects. Just click on the image above. You may notice that the Hmong words are NOT provided! This is because this is a learning activity. Use it to find both the equivalent words as well as adding your own words. Ask a native (in Hmong!) or use a Dictionary (You … Read More

PRONOUNCING LETTER T, D, AND R IN HMONG

I particularly like that art has so many practical applications, especially in teaching. I am a student of the Hmong language, so here is a short article on reading three of the more confusing letters in the Hmong alphabet. Here is a brief explanation of how to pronounce T, D and R in Hmong. You place your tongue against the … Read More

Placing Proper Emphasis When Reading Hmong

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Green Hmong Primary Word Book

Download PDF: Green Hmong Primary Word Book This is a picture book to help native Green Hmong speakers pick up the English Language. However, it can be used backwards. Plus it has pictures! Might be good for making flash cards with.

2013 12.10 Hmong Tuesday

2013 12.10 Hmong Tuesday Jordan: Conversational phrases good for talking with householders. Sarah: Conversational phrases good for talking with one another in the hall. Travis: How to make questions to learn about people. Jordan:  Dialogue – Basic Conversational Phrases For The Ministry Sarah: Have Conversations in Hmong! Travis: /hmongmonday/create-your-own-questionanswer-sheet/

2013 11.25 Hmong Tuesday

2013 11.25 Hmong Tuesday Sarah: numbers 1-10 to a musical beat Jordan: universal language generator- build sentences grammatically accurate Travis: A simple presentation- to memorize Resources: Universal Language Generator  

2013 11.19 Hmong Tuesday

Video 2: 2013 11.19 Sarah: Mirror Writing, Pronunciation of “H’s”, Introduce Hmong goal worksheet game Travis: “Good News, Bad News”-create phrases Jordan: Revelation 21:4 acting out the scripture and definitions Resources: Sticker sheet, Hmoob Daim Hom Phiaj, Thailand version  

2013 11.12 Hmong Tuesday

This is an experimental post to see if the response is positive. Please feel free to test it out, and make reply to help us improve, or remove this feature to this website. 🙂 Video 1:  2013 11/5 Travis- Flash cards, and drawing of vocabulary words to build memory Sarah- Chaos reading to practice speaking and grammar, also poetry for making small … Read More