This lesson will cover two grammar styles that we don’t really have in English. Sandwich phrases are where a two-part word gets a pronoun placed in between them. And Four-Word phrases are a poetic style that is not represented in dictionaries. But we’ll show you how to understand these styles of grammar, how to find … Read More
1.0 Hmong Language – Alphabet
Want to learn the Hmong language, but don’t know where to start? RIGHT HERE! This is an easy introduction and overview of what to look forward to with the Hmong language and how easy it will be! Downloads: Credit to the following resources:
5.0 Hmong Language – Conversation – Introductions
This video revvs up the engines with some conversations. It’s a break down of a common greeting and introduction in the Hmong language. Learn how to say hello and introduce yourself, with a recap of the proper tones and sounds. 🙂 INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON: custom worksheet to practice, and write your own phonetics until … Read More
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3.0 Hmong Language – Vocabulary – Numbers
By request I present this comprehensive lesson that teaches the Hmong NUMBERS! 🙂 Here we learn to count, we learn a little about the phenomenon called ‘tone changes’ as they relate to numbers, and we get insight into an old-fashioned technique to help us learn, retain and recall information better in our brain, and at … Read More
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2.0 Hmong Language – Phonics & Pronunciation – The Letter H
Let’s take a close-up look at the Hmong consonant “H” which is super easy! We will see the challenges and how to master this simple but important sound. Get your mints ready. 😉 INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON: PDF references from grammar books a fun visual illustration 😉 a video clip from one of my favorite … Read More
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1.3 Hmong Alphabet – Tones Part 1
This video is the first in a two part series on Hmong TONES! This video is great! I will walk you through the benefits of a tonal language, the names of the Hmong tones, as well as how to pronounce and learn them. INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON: links to other You Tube videos (I do … Read More
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1.3 Hmong Alphabet – Tones Part 2
This video is the second in a two part series on Hmong TONES! This video is great! I will walk you through the benefits of a tonal language, the names of the Hmong tones, as well as how to pronounce and learn them. INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON: links to other videos – (I do not … Read More
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1.1 Hmong Alphabet – Vowels
Welcome back!! This Hmong lesson covers more of the alphabet, specifically the single and double vowels. There’s also reminders for why it’s important to practice them correctly. I’ve done a bunch of research for you! INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON: excerpts from secular grammar books audio files I made worksheets and games I made There are … Read More
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1.2 Hmong Alphabet – Consonants Overview
This video focuses on a general overview of the Hmong Language consonants. I have included other great video resources, most of whom are native Hmong, so that you can really hone in on the right sounds for pronouncing Hmong consonants. (I do not sponsor most of the people linked below, I just found their videos … Read More
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The Hand
PDF Download UPDATE: Above you can download an updated file that includes White and Green Hmong as long as one additional vocab word: tsawj teg -the lower palm. Audio Files Below you can find all of the words in the chart pronounced in Hmong. txhais tes the hand – มือ ntiv tes nta middle finger – นี้วกลาง ntiv tes taw … Read More
Personal Pronouns in Hmong
VIDEO: Personal Pronouns in Hmong The Basic Personal Pronouns in Hmong. Hmong personal pronouns are similar to English, with a few simple differences. Here are the basics: 1st Person – I, me, we Kuv mus lawm. I went. Lit: I go already. Wb yuav mus. We’ll go. Lit: We(2) will go. Peb tsis tuaj. We’re not coming. Lit: We(3+) not … Read More
Hmong High Frequency Words Memrise Course
Hmong High Frequency Words UPDATE: Unfortunately, Memrise has sunset the user-created card pack program and has deleted the high frequency course that we created. While we are not programmers, we’ve done our best to come up with some replacements that use the same principles of spaced repetition and testing to help you quickly and effectively learn vocabulary. For example: For … Read More
How to say ‘I can’ in Hmong
Hmong has several ways to say you ‘can’ do something, each with it’s own unique shade of meaning. The basic ‘I can’ with ‘tau.’ The word ‘tau’ in Hmong has a basic meaning of to ‘get’ or ‘achieve.’ It is used somewhat more complexly than that, however. Generally speaking, when ‘tau’ appears after a verb it means it is a … Read More
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 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:
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