Zaj 068: Tej Kab Lus Txog Haujlwm – Sentences About Work

A woman in a purple blouse sits at a desk writing on paper beside an open laptop and a mug.

Vocabulary Flashcards Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations 1. Kuv tsis ruaj siab puas nkag siab tiag. I’m not sure if I understood. Kuv tsis ruaj siab puas nkag siab tiag. 2. Koj ua kom pom meej me ntsis puas tau? Can you make it a bit clearer? Koj ua kom … Read More

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Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #17 – AD, A

Educational chart about Hmong tones with tone categories and example words, alongside a portrait of a woman on the right.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language tones D and ‘no tone’ with different vowel combinations, while also practicing the previous letters learned in videos #1-16 of this series. TO DO: watch the video below.After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her … Read More

Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #16 – as, aj

Educational chart showing Hmong tone combinations and example words, with a portrait of a woman on the right and StudyHmong.com branding.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language tones S and J with different vowel combinations, while also practicing the previous letters learned in videos #1-15 of this series. TO DO: watch the video below.After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her pronounce … Read More

Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #15 – av, ag

A vocabulary lesson slide with syllable examples and a portrait of a woman in a white shirt on the right side.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language tones V and G with different vowel combinations, while also practicing the previous letters learned in videos #1-14 of this series. TO DO: watch the video below.After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her pronounce … Read More

Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #14 – am, ab

Educational slide about Hmong tones and syllables, with a teacher portrait on the right and text examples on the left.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language tones M and B with different vowel combinations, while also practicing the previous letters learned in videos #1-13 of this series. TO DO: watch the video below.After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her pronounce … Read More

Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #13 N

Educational poster about the Hmong consonant n with sample syllables and example sentences, alongside a portrait of a woman on a dark blue background.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language consonant L, while also practicing the previous letters learned in videos #1-12 of this series. TO DO: watch the video below. After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her pronounce vowel sounds, consonant + vowel … Read More

Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #12 – L

A Hmong language lesson chart titled consonant I, (L) with syllables and example sentences, alongside a portrait of a woman and the text StudyHmong.com #12.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language consonant L, while also practicing the previous letters learned in videos #1-11 of this series. TO DO: watch the video below.After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her pronounce vowel sounds, consonant + vowel words … Read More

Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #11 – UA

Educational chart titled vowels ua with multiple examples of the vowel combination on a gray background, alongside a portrait of a woman demonstrating pronunciation.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language vowel UA, while also practicing the previous letters learned in videos #1-10 of this series. TO DO: watch the video below.After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her pronounce the vowel sounds without tones.

Basic Conversation: Giving simple directions

Two men stand on a quiet street between buildings, one holding a smartphone with a worried expression while the other points and smiles as if giving directions.

1. Key Vocabulary 3. Grammar Lesson Asking directions: Koj mus qhov twg? → “Where are you going?”Answer: Kuv mus [destination]. Asking route: Txoj kev mus [destination] nyob qhov twg? → “How do I get to [destination]?”Answer: Los ntawm no, tig mus rau [left/right/straight] … Notes: Hmong uses sab laug for left, sab xis for right, and ntawm hauv ntej for straight ahead. … Read More

Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #10 – AU, AW

A teaching slide titled VOWELS - au aw, with rows of vowel combinations on a gray background and a portrait of a woman beside the chart. The lower right corner includes the text STUDY HMONG.COM and #10.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language vowels AU & AW, while also practicing the previous letters learned in videos #1-9 of this series. tO DO: Watch the video below. After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her pronounce vowel sounds without tones.

Zaj 048 – Mus Toj Siab – Visiting the Mountains

A man holds a sack of rice while speaking with an older woman who gestures with her hand inside a modest room.

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Nyob zoo os tub, kuv hnov tias lub lim tiam tom ntej koj yuav mus xyuas koj niam tais pem toj siab, puas yog? Hello, son, I heard that next week you are going up to the highlands to visit your maternal grandmother, is that … Read More

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Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #9 S

Educational poster about the Hmong consonant s, with letter combinations, example words, and a smiling woman’s portrait on the right.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language consonant S, while also practicing the previous vowels learned in videos #1-8 of this series. TO DO: Watch the video below.After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. In this lesson you will hear her pronounce vowel sounds, consonant + vowel words without tones, and … Read More

Study the Hmong Alphabet – Practice Reading Hmong – Video #8 x

Educational slide about the Hmong consonant x, with sample syllables and words on the left and a portrait of a woman on the right.

Learn and practice the pronunciation for the Hmong language consonant X, while also practicing the previous vowels learned in videos #1-7 of this series. TO DO: Watch the video below.After she says each sound, copy her pronunciation as closely as possible out loud. HOW IT WORKS: In this lesson you will hear her pronounce vowel sounds, consonant + vowel words … Read More

Zaj 036 – Npaj Ua Tsev – Prepare to Build a House

Two workers framing a house with wooden beams, ladders, and tools at a construction site.

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Koj tuaj lov? You’re here? Koj tuaj lov? Aws tuaj os. Koj tab tom ua dab tsi no? Yes, I’ve come. What are you doing? Aws tuaj os. Koj tab tom ua dab tsi no? Kuv npaj cov ntoo no los ua ib lub tsev … Read More

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Zaj 034 – Lub Neej Thaum Yau – Life When Young

A boy in traditional clothing runs along a path while a water buffalo follows behind him, with fields and hills in the background.

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Tub, kuv xav paub, koj lub neej thaum yau zoo li cas? Tu, I want to know; what was your life like when you were young? Tub, kuv xav paub, koj lub neej thaum yau zoo li cas? Kuv lub neej thaum yau mas txom … Read More

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Zaj 037 – Ntsib Pog Xauv Pov – Talking with Grandma

pog xauv and nyab vam - grandma and daughter in law talking and walking toward the field

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Pog Xauv Pov, koj yuav mus dab tsi os? Granny Sau Po, where are you going? Pog Xauv Pov, koj yuav mus dab tsi os? “Tau tes” The expression ‘tau tes’ means ‘get a hand’ is used similar to the English expression ‘have a free … Read More

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Zaj 033 – Tus Tub Thiab Nws Pog Lub Neej – The Boy and His Grandmother’s Life

pog piav nws lub neej rau tus tub - grandman shares her life with a boy

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Kuv pog, kuv xav paub tias koj lub neej yav thaum hluas koj nyob pem yaj sab zoo li cas. Koj puas kam piav rau kuv mloog? Grandma, I want to know what your life was like when you were young and living in the … Read More

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