Punjabi March 27, 2008
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On Sunday I went to the Gurdwara in Hamilton. A Gurdwara is like a church, but Indians go there. Even though I was born in New Zealand, when my mum, dad, little brother and I went, we decided, that my little brother and I should go to to Punjabi School. So we did. That was our first day there, and it was great! But I don’t think my brother enjoyed it as much as I did. Punjabi school is every Sunday, and it starts at 11:00am and finishes at 12:30pm. At Punjabi School, we learn how to write in Punjabi. On our first day there, my little brother and I learnt the Indian alphabet. The Indian alphabet has 35 letters in it, whereas the English alphabet has 26. I can speak in the Punjabi language, as it was the first language I ever learnt. But I can’t read or write in the Punjab language, but I am learning how to, and I am very excited. I have never learnt how to read or write in Punjabi, and on that first day that I did, I learnt how to say the whole alphabet! I am really proud of myself! Our teacher said that she was really impressed with me, and that I was the first person ever that she had taught, who learnt the whole Punjabi alphabet in one day! She also said that I am a very quick learner. I was really happy when she said that. I can only remember how to write the first few letters in order of the Punjabi alphabet. I also know a few more, but I don’t remember what one is what, and what order they can go in. Our Punjabi teacher also gives us homework to do. We have to finish it by the end of the week. This week the homework that I have to do, is I have to write the Punjabi alphabet in my book over and over again, so I can remember how to write each letter in order. I have written it 3 times so far, and I might write it a few more times. I know I still have long way to go, but I am going to try my best every time, and my goal is that I should be able to read and write in Punjabi by the next time I go to India.
Hi Naveen!
Goodluck in your homework, i hope you get better and better by the time. 
I loved reading that! You know, i’ve read a book called “Panjabi…” something, i don’t remember, so i was eager and excited to read it!
Learn the alphabet in a day?!
I don’t think i could manage!!
That is AMAZING! I really want to learn Panjabi now.
That is a HUGE difference, i thought every language had 26 letters, but i was wrong.
Thanks for sharing and teaching me new things!!
How did the church look like?
And how do the letters look like?
I would love to learn new languages!!! You are LUCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yes!!!!
i did read a book, called “Panjabi Pappadum”. YES! That was it!!
Now i remember!!!
Read the comment i made before Naveen, you’ll understand!
Anyway,
So, i just wanted you to kn ow that, and i really enjoyed the book too.
But i forgot what happened!!
Hey Naveen, i have a question!
Do you Alex’s blog, because i can’t get there, he didn’t write his blog address!!
If you can find it out for me that would be great!?
Hi Naveen!
Wow! That must’ve been cool! I love going school. Before I used to go somewhere to learn every day but now I don’t go tutoring on Sunday’s anymore. But I go to Arabic School from 9am to 12.30pm on Saturday’s!
You know what?
Just reading your post about Panjabi school reminded me that I have tests at Arabic School tommorow. I have to go home and study, I don’t want to get bad results!
You know that my dad used to go Panjabi School when he was young?
My dad is from Bangladesh but he went with his uncle to India for 3 years. Bangladesh is really close to India. I know how to speak the language but I don’t know how to write. I know how to count upto ten and my mum insists that I learn my language!
You are really lucky! I went Bangladesh 3 years ago and it feels like it’s been decades!!
Hope to hear from you, Motahina
Hey Naveen.
I haerd that Ella Edwards and angus Seddon got Head Student and also that you did too. But I thought house captains were seperate this year so are you like Head of House Captains?
Anyway congratulations I’m sure you will do well.
Hi Naveen!
Goodluck in your homework, i hope you get better and better by the time. 
I loved reading that! You know, i’ve read a book called “Panjabi…” something, i don’t remember, so i was eager and excited to read it!
Learn the alphabet in a day?!
I don’t think i could manage!!
That is AMAZING! I really want to learn Panjabi now.
That is a HUGE difference, i thought every language had 26 letters, but i was wrong. COOOOOOL!
Thanks for sharing and teaching me new things!!
How did the church look like?
And how do the letters look like?
I would love to learn new languages!!! You are LUCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve read a book called Punjabi pappadum! So that has something to do with it!
I haven’t heard from you for AGES!
I hope we are still friends?
Hi!
Actually, I dont know how to speak Panjabi because I am from Bangladesh. I kid of understood the first thing you said! It was what is the name of your school? I hope that was it!
I dont know what the second thing meant-I am so sorry!
How do you say Hello? I say it like Assalamu alaikum. Because I am Muslim. I know a bit of my language, but I dont know it all.
Did you know that I have a friend- Her name is Naveen! I really like that name-It is nice!
There are some simple words that I know.
There is Paani.
Do You know how to say ‘what is your name?’
I say it like tomar nam ki?
It is a bit different to Panjabi!
Anyway, I have some great news! My uncle had a baby-and they are going to come to Australia soon!
I am so excited- I dont have any cousins in Australia!
Oh-and i forgot to say, you know how I said I was going to get bad marks for my tests?
Well I did not have time to study but I still got good results! I got over 90% in everything! I am so happy!
Well- it is good to know that someone has a langauge close to mine!
Oh and by the way- Nadine’s sister and friend have started a new blog and I want you to check it out!
Just go on Nadine’s blog and either choose Norma or Rola!
In Australia, it is really late now so I have to go!
Bye!
Hope to hear from you soon!
Sorry if it was a long comment!
P.S.Thank you for the comment-Sorry I was a bit late to reply!
Can you please add me on your blogroll?
Thank you!
Bye!
Hi Naveen!
Here’s her blog and I hope you get back to me about it!
Wow Momtahina had HEAPS to say! Punjabi is a cool language, I don’t even know ONE word! Maybe you could teach me to say “hello” in Punjabi!!
Yes, I do have a friend called Rola, she’s new and if you could PLEASE comment on her blog and encourage her like you did to me, that would be AMAZING!
www.rolarocks.edublogs.org