How to Say "Mango" in Hindi Urdu

Mango in Hindi-Urdu is pronounced "aam."

• In Hindi's Devanagri script "aam" is spelled: आम

• In Urdu script "aam" is spelled: آم

Now that you can say, read and spell the word- can you talk the talk?

India hosts the largest number of mango varieties of any country in the world: 1500 varieties! Mango season is in full swing across the regions of India from March through August. You will not only be seeing mangoes on every street and advertisements for mango-related treats and snacks. You will also begin to hear all that people have to say about this delicious fruit and its many varieties! Can you keep up?

As seen on this Blinkit App delivery bag, mangoes in India more than just a popular fruit- they are a cultural sensation!

GPA mango-related activities for Phase 1 in Hindi Urdu:

Check out these fun, mango-related activities for every GPA Phase (Growing Participator Approach) and see how your understanding and speaking ability on this seasonal topic can deepen as you grow your Hindi Urdu through increasingly immersive activities!

GPA Phase 1:

GPA Phase 1 is approximately 100 hours long and consists of many different games designed to help you gain exposure to over 1000 vocabulary words in Hindi Urdu. Of course you will be introduced to the translation for mango in Hindi Urdu during Phase 1 of GPA. You will also learn many verbs and phrases that are commonly used when talking about mangoes!

Common Verbs in Hindi Urdu Included in Phase 1 and Related to Mangoes:

Gain exposure in Phase 1 to over 1000 words in Hindi Urdu, many of which can help you speak extemporaneously about the topic of your choice, including mangoes!

Common Phrases in Hindi Urdu Included in Phase 1 and Related to Mangoes:

Learn some of the key phrases used in an Indian market to purchase mangoes using Hindi Urdu.

GPA Phase 2:

GPA Phase 2 is approximately 150 hours long and consists of 3 sub-phases where GPs (Growing Participators also known as the learners of another langua-culture who are using the GPA approach), GPs and their Nurturers (those teaching them the language & culture) together make sentences to describe a wordless picture book and in the process encounter new vocabulary words in a powerful, visual context.

If you're registered for sessions with us at Launch India, be sure to check out these fun, mango-related picture stories and enjoy working through them in your sessions for some seasonally-themed activities!

Listen as your Nurturer records the objects and actions of this picture story in Hindi Urdu.

We also encourage learners to start working on their Hindi Urdu reading skills in Phase 2 and Storyweaver is an excellent, free online resource with tons of stories written in various scripts at different reading levels and based on whatever theme you like, including mangoes!

GPA Phase 3:

Can you understand the steps of making a Mango Lassi spoken in Hindi Urdu?

GPA Phase 3 is about 250 hours long and consists of various activities where a learner listens to stories in Hindi Urdu - the plot lines of which they are already familiar with in their own language. This includes activities such as the Bridge story where learners can read a famous fable in English and then listen to the story in Hindi/Urdu to grow their vocabulary and cultural understanding. If you're currently doing language sessions with us, be sure to check out the famous Indian Phase 3B fables in Hindi Urdu from Akbar & Birbal about the Mango Tree.

It also includes an activity called the Script of Life where GPs listen to their Nurturer describe in Hindi Urdu how to do a common every day activity like making mango lassi. Those doing sessions together in person or online may consider using the Shared Experience Activity to actually try out one of these recipes together and then make a recording in Hindi Urdu documenting all they experienced! Check out our recordings on making a mango shake or mango lassi in Hindi Urdu and fully immerse yourself in the cultural sensation of the season by actually trying it yourself!

GPA Phase 4:

Phase 4 of the Growing Participator Approach is 500 hours and is all about forming deep personal relationships in your target language. So learners will interview a native speaker about their life and use that recording in Hindi Urdu to form the content of their class- full of rich vocabulary, cultural insights, and real-life meaning!

Ask your Nurturer if they have any sweet memories related to mango in their family. Ask them which variety they enjoy the most and when in the mango season is the best time to buy.

By going deep into the life stories of your Nurturer, you will find you learn more broad insights also about South Asian culture as a whole.

GPA Phase 5:

Phase 5 of GPA is another recommended 500 hours and is the phase of "Widening Understanding." In this phase, Growing Participators begin to listen to Native-to-Native speech. Up to this point, sessions have always been a Nurturer speaking directly to a learner. But now, the learner has laid a strong enough foundation to begin to listen to the increased rate of speech and more street-speak vocabulary of locals when they are speaking with one another.

While many learners of Hindi Urdu may be able to get through Phase 4 with fewer than the general GPA 500 hour recommendation, most learners of Hindi Urdu will feel the need to do more than 500 hours in Phase 5 to really be able to engage well in dialogue with natives as they are in a group with other native speakers. South Asian languages like Hindi Urdu are incredibly mixed and about as varied as the mango varieties of India. It takes hours and hours of listening and speaking and engaging in conversation with locals before one can really hang at a local level.

Some recommended Phase 5 mango-themed resources for Hindi Urdu include:

• Mango Summer Drinks: Watch this 6 minute YouTube Cartoon made by Hindi Urdu speakers for Hindi Urdu speakers about a family teaching their kids how to make famous mango drinks.

• Aam Ka Murabba: Watch this 8 minute YouTube video about how to make a mango sweet made by a Hindi Urdu speaker for a Hindi Urdu speaking audience.

• The Juicy Mango: Watch this 5 minute YouTube Cartoon in Hindi Urdu which highlights the value of getting fresh fruits from the village instead of the city markets.

• Ambika Mango: Watch this 2 minute video to hear native Hindi Urdu speakers talking about various mango varieties in India.

Conclusion

Whether you're new to India and the madness of this delicious seasonal, cultural sensation or you've drank the mango lassi and are swimming in its magic, we hope you will enjoy growing in your Hindi Urdu vocabulary, your cultural understanding and deepen your relationships by checking out these fun, mango-themed GPA related resources at Launch India!

Local delivery businesses using their bags to encourage buyers to participate in the Mango Madness of the season!

Recommended Recipes:

Just for fun, check out these two summery recipes that aren't particularly South Asian, but sure are delicious!

• Mango Lemonade- This is a tasty treat- a mix between mango juice and lemonade. Super refreshing, sweet and tangy!

• Mango Salsa- This is a nice, sweet salsa that tastes great with salty chips and will keep guests coming back for more!