Maa Boli is an online Punjabi learning program. Our strengths, passion for education, and rigorous preparation are what sets us apart. Maa Boli is specifically designed for kids and adolescents to learn Punjabi via zoom in small group classes with a professional instructor. We offer two courses: “Speaking” and “Reading & Writing”, both with live lessons and self-study practice. Each child will receive a Maa Boli Binder which includes a pencil case, flashcards, lesson review sheets, and access to online games. What are you waiting for? Register now and watch your child fall in love with Punjabi!
Maa Boli utilizes and implements child-friendly material and engaging instructors to make learning Punjabi easy and fun. Online classes take place twice a week, in small groups, through zoom. Our instructors use conversation-based learning ensuring every child gets an opportunity to practice speaking Punjabi with age-appropriate peers. Students can enjoy classes from their home at their own comfort level! Between lessons, students practice using our flashcards, lesson review sheets, and online games. Our binder will be available to the student upon registering for a course. After each class, parents receive an email with words their child has learned along with conversation starters to help them begin speaking Punjabi as a family. Here at Maa Boli, we believe that learning and having fun should go together!
Our curriculum is designed for children between the ages of 6 to 17. Maa Boli is safe, secure, and fun!
Yes! If you want your child to learn Punjabi and connect with their culture, don’t look any further. We are here to help! Maa Boli courses span complete beginner to advanced levels, so whether you’ve learned the language before or not, we’ve got you covered.
Both of our courses, “Speaking” and “Reading & Writing”, include 4 levels each. Each level covers specific topics. To get details on what will be covered in each level please check out “Our Courses” page.
Every Maa Boli class is different and covers a different topic, appealing to the interests and language level of your child. Often the class will start with the instructor and children welcoming one another, talking about their day, and reviewing material from previous lessons. Next, they will dive into the topic of the day and learn new words, new sentences, and practice speaking with one another. Material will be taught through slideshows, games, songs, and pictures. A few minutes before the end of the session the instructor will wrap up by reviewing new words learned through games and activities.
Both of our courses are split into 4 levels each. Each level takes one term (5 months) to complete. For more information, please check out “Our Courses” page. Our courses will be highlighted so when they click on it, it takes them to that page
Please connect with our director, Harpreet Gill, and she will help ensure your child is enrolled in the correct course and level. Send her a message or schedule a call with her by clicking here!
All of our classes are listed in Eastern Time. Maa Boli is offered anywhere in North America, therefore if you live in a different time zone, please still enroll but be aware of the time differences and enroll accordingly.
At Maa Boli, all of our classes are offered for a minimum of 5 months, therefore you cannot purchase one month at a time. A lot of effort was put into creating the courses the way they are. To ensure the best outcome for your child and to see progress, a level would need to be completed.
Yes! We believe learning should be fun, engaging, and comfortable and what better way to learn than with their sibling. When registering your kids, please enroll them in the same course, level, and time. Please send a message informing us of your kid’s names and we will ensure they are in the same class!
No, we do not teach on national holidays! Everybody get’s time to relax and take a break and so should our kids! Spend that time speaking Punjabi with your child through our parent conversation starters.
No matter when you have enrolled, all binders will be sent 2 weeks before the term starts!
Yes! Our program is for anyone living in North America; the Maa Boli binder will be delivered to you, regardless of where you live! We will deal with that, don’t worry, we ensure everything is delivered on time!
No, Maa Boli provides all necessary learning material for all the courses after the student has registered for a course.
The Maa Boli Binder includes: a pencil case, flashcards, access to online game, and lesson review sheets. It is a fun and engaging way for kids to practice and review what was taught during class.
The instructors at Maa Boli are native Punjabi speakers who love helping kids and have friendly and engaging personalities. While we hire from a variety of educational backgrounds, all tutors have a bachelor’s degree and understand student psychology. They're people you'd want to hang out with and talk to. We love our instructors, and we know you will too!
We select our instructors using the same rigorous criteria we would if choosing an instructor for our own kid. Our instructors are fluent in Punjabi and trained to teach in an online environment, delivering an optimum learning experience for your child! They are engaging, fun, smart, and encouraging!
Although we do not provide our instructors email or phone number, you can definitely connect and speak with them! Towards the end of your child’s class just hop on the screen and say hi! We love parent feedback and would love to hear what you have to say!
Instructors use pre-made lessons all of which have been created by our “Curriculum Development Team”! It includes slideshows, games, songs, videos, and MORE!
On a rare occasion, if your instructor loses connection due to a technical issue, please wait a couple minutes and they will be back! This will not impact the learning material in anyway.
There is nothing to download as our online classes will be taking place via zoom. You will be given the zoom link prior to the course starting and that link will take you directly to class!
We strongly recommend your child attends class from a laptop or desktop computer with a working microphone and camera. This will allow full engagement and an optimum learning experience. In the case that you are unable to use your laptop (broken, not connecting to Wi-Fi, etc.) you may use your iPad or phone but please ensure it is not distracting other kids in the class.
For Maa Boli classes you will need a computer or laptop, stable internet connection, built-in or external camera and microphone. To access the online games provided with the binder, any device works!
We know Internet connections aren't perfect. If the video call drops or freezes, usually it will start up again by itself and the lesson continues. If it doesn’t, close your browser and reopen it and rejoin the lesson. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you’re having issues and we can help troubleshoot. If a lesson is severely impacted by technology issues and you can’t resolve them, let us know.
You can view our prices here. We provide you the option to either pay up front and save, or to pay the first of every month. For those enrolling in Maa Boli for the first time there will be a one-time enrollment fee of $40.
To book classes, you go to our register page and select a term, the course, the level and times. Once you select the days and time you will have to provide personal information (your email, child’s name, and child’s age). Finally, you will be asked to prepay for the courses using a debit or credit card.
No, we do not offer a sibling discount. We have limited spots in our classes therefore the price for each spot costs the same.
You can pay with Paypal or Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express).
We accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
Unfortunately, we cannot refund you your money if you have paid for a term. Your spot has been reserved for your child and we cannot give it to another child mid-way through.
Keep in mind that when you register your child, we are saving that spot for them and taking away the opportunity from another child who may wish to join. We hope you don’t cancel but we also understand that life happens. If something arises and your child is no longer able to be a part of Maa Boli, please give us a 30-day notice.
A zoom link will be sent to your email a week before the course starts. The same link will be used for the entire term to access the Maa Boli classroom. See you there!
Every Maa Boli class is different and covers a different topic, appealing to the interests and language level of your child. Often the class will start with the instructor and children welcoming one another, talking about their day, and reviewing material from previous lessons. Next, they will dive into the topic of the day and learn new words, new sentences, and practice speaking with one another. Material will be taught through slideshows, games, songs, and photos. A few minutes before the end of the session the instructor will wrap up by reviewing new words learned through games and activities.
Welcome to Maa Boli! Before your first lesson, please ensure you having a strong wifi connection, working microphone, working camera, and a browser that is compatible with zoom. An email will have been sent to you with zoom link, click on that and join! Let your child know it will be like school, where they get to learn with kids just like them. The best part? They will have a fun and welcoming instructor who understands and can relate to them! No judgement in the Maa Boli classroom!
The duration of our class is 50 minutes. Perfect amount of time to for your child to learn and retain and not overwhelm them with information.
Classes are only twice a week, so please do try your best not to miss it. But we know situations arise, so if you do miss a class, please refer back to the email sent to you informing you of what was covered in class. Your child will also have the flashcards and lesson review sheets for the class in their binder, so practice with them! If they have any questions they can always speak to their instructor at the end of class.
Sorry, but this is just like school, the class will continue running as usual, and you cannot reschedule. If you miss the class, please refer back to the email sent to you informing you of what was covered in class. Your child will also have the flashcards and lesson review sheets for the class in their binder, so practice with them! If they have any questions they can always speak to their instructor at the end of class.
When registering your kids and their cousins, please enroll them in the same course, level, and time. Please send a message informing us of your child’s and their cousins names and we will ensure they are in the same class!
After each lesson, you will receive an email from us, informing you what was covered during your child’s class. In addition, you can refer back to the lesson guide in your child’s binder for a recap of each lesson. Here you will find everything you need to know!
If your child can fully speak and understand Punjabi, then our Reading & Writing course is the way to go! By the end of this course, not only will your child be able to read and write Punjabi, but they will also be able to recite Japji Sahib. For more information about this course, click here!
Maa Boli recommends a total of 25 minutes of practice every single day. 15 minutes of practice by themselves and 10 minutes with their parents. With our flashcards, lesson review sheets, and online games, your child will strengthen their retention as they go about their lives. Parents its your turn to spend 10 minutes a day speaking Punjabi with your child! Our parent conversation starters guide you so that you can support your child’s language development and start speaking Punjabi as a family!