KOROK BANGLA SHIKKHALOY

​FAQ

• What is the class duration? 

Each class lasts about an hour. Session is from Sep to June.

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• Which day during the week will the classes be taking place? 

Classes are usually conducted on alternate Sundays

 

• Will it be possible for a kid without any knowledge of bengali alphabet to join the class? 

 

Yes a child who does not know the Bengali alphabet can join. Assumption is that they are able to read in English. We introduce Bengali letters phonetically in English. 

 

• I would like my child to learn the language, culture and also to read and write the letters

 

Exercises/HW will be assigned to familiarize with the Bangla Lipi. Each class duration is divided into 2 segments - Bangla reading writing/speaking and then Stories about Festivals/ Mythological Characters/historical facts, etc. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a Bangla natok that will be staged as part of Korok’s Poila Boishakh program (Hey Nuton).

 

• What is the difference between Korok & Shikkhaloy? 

 

KOROK is the parent organization and Shikkaloy is a branch dedicated towards Bangla literacy.

 

• Is it possible to enroll in the bengali lesson classes only or are you automatically enrolled in both Korok & Shikkhaloy? 

 

Shikkhaloy enrollment includes automatic KCA membership. Members enjoy discounted tickets for special event, participate free of charge in all enrichment programs, including K-Talks. Membership of course also supports a growing, vibrant Bengali cultural community!

 

 

• There seem to be events (cultural programs, annual school presentation) that are in person. How is the school conducted?

 

Learning is  exclusively**Remote via zoom** For Shikkhaloy’s Annual day as well as selected cultural programs, remote students participate virtuallly via zoom or with their pre-recorded videos. We have students from California, Michigan, Washington, Canada - all get an opportunity to showcase their talents. We also have online sessions dedicated towards Bangla poetry and panel discussions. Zoom has opened possibilities for us that were unimaginable before. 

 

• What are K-Talks - are they part of the bengali learning class curriculum?

 

K-Talks are not part of the school curriculum. The zoom series is a way to introduce our students to some of the celebrities/role models we parents/teachers saw growing up in India and Bangladesh.

 

• Is there any curriculum for the annual year we can review before enrolling for bengali classes to make sure it's a good fit?

 

Join us for our online zoom orientation meeting on September 7 at 11 am EST to go over the curriculum! If you can not attend, or have additional questions please feel free to contact through the webpage. 

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