{"id":2277,"date":"2026-05-22T04:11:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/?post_type=chapter&p=2277"},"modified":"2026-05-29T00:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:58:38","slug":"chapter-6-learning-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/chapter\/chapter-6-learning-in-practice\/","title":{"raw":"Learning in Practice","rendered":"Learning in Practice"},"content":{"raw":"In this section, you will use location words from this chapter in simple real-life situations. You will practise saying where something is and asking where something is located.\r\n

Try it in real life<\/h2>\r\nChoose three objects near you, such as a book, pen, bag, phone, or notebook. Put each object in a different place. Then say where it is.\r\n\r\nExample:\r\n\r\n\u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964\r\nkit\u0101b \u1e6debalm\u0101 cha.<\/em>\r\nThe book is on the table.\r\n\r\n\u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964\r\njhol\u0101 kurs\u012bm\u0101 cha.<\/em>\r\nThe bag is on the chair.\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0932\u092e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c\u0915\u094b \u091b\u0947\u0909\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964\r\nkalam kit\u0101bko cheum\u0101 cha.<\/em>\r\nThe pen is beside the book.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u091b\u0964\r\nmob\u0101il jhol\u0101bhitra cha.<\/em>\r\nThe mobile phone is inside the bag.\r\n

Practice task<\/h3>\r\nPractise this short exchange with a partner:\r\n\r\nA: \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?\r\nkit\u0101b kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964\r\nkit\u0101b \u1e6debalm\u0101 cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?\r\nkalam kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c\u0915\u094b \u091b\u0947\u0909\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964\r\nkalam kit\u0101bko cheum\u0101 cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?\r\nmob\u0101il kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u091b\u0964\r\nmob\u0101il jhol\u0101bhitra cha.<\/em>\r\n

Mini culture note<\/h2>\r\nLocation words are useful in many everyday situations. You can use them in classrooms, homes, shops, streets, temples, restaurants, and public places.\r\n\r\nIn Nepali, \u092e\u093e (m\u0101<\/em>) is often used to show \u201cin,\u201d \u201con,\u201d or \u201cat.\u201d For example, \u0918\u0930\u092e\u093e (gharm\u0101<\/em>) can mean \u201cat home\u201d or \u201cin the house,\u201d depending on the situation.\r\n

Common mistake<\/h2>\r\nDo not forget \u092e\u093e (m\u0101<\/em>) when saying where something is.\r\n\r\nCorrect:\r\n\r\n\u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964\r\nkit\u0101b \u1e6debalm\u0101 cha.<\/em>\r\nThe book is on the table.\r\n\r\nNot:\r\n\r\n\u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932 \u091b\u0964\r\nkit\u0101b \u1e6debal cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\nAlso remember that \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 (kah\u0101\u0303<\/em>) means \u201cwhere?\u201d\r\n\r\n\u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?\r\nkit\u0101b kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em>\r\nWhere is the book?\r\n

Say it aloud<\/h2>\r\nPractise these slowly. Then say them more naturally.\r\n\r\nAfter you practise, use the audio recorder below to record yourself. Listen to your recording and try again if you want to improve your pronunciation.\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901?\r\nkah\u0101\u0303?<\/em>\r\nWhere?\r\n\r\n\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901\u0964\r\nyah\u0101\u0303.<\/em>\r\nHere.\r\n\r\n\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901\u0964\r\ntyah\u0101\u0303.<\/em>\r\nThere.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u093e\u0964\r\nm\u0101.<\/em>\r\nIn \/ on \/ at.\r\n\r\n\u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0964\r\nbhitra.<\/em>\r\nInside.\r\n\r\n\u092c\u093e\u0939\u093f\u0930\u0964\r\nb\u0101hira.<\/em>\r\nOutside.\r\n\r\n\u091b\u0947\u0909\u092e\u093e\u0964\r\ncheum\u0101.<\/em>\r\nBeside \/ near.\r\n

Rhythm practice<\/h3>\r\nRead this short exchange aloud:\r\n\r\n\u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?\r\nkit\u0101b kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964\r\nkit\u0101b \u1e6debalm\u0101 cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?\r\njhol\u0101 kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964\r\njhol\u0101 kurs\u012bm\u0101 cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?\r\nmob\u0101il kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u091b\u0964\r\nmob\u0101il jhol\u0101bhitra cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"605\"]\r\n

Can-do checklist<\/h2>\r\nBy the end of this chapter, I can:\r\n
    \r\n \t
  • ask where something is<\/li>\r\n \t
  • answer where something is located<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 (kah\u0101\u0303<\/em>) to ask \u201cwhere?\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u092e\u093e (m\u0101<\/em>) with places and objects<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901 (yah\u0101\u0303<\/em>) and \u0924\u094d\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901 (tyah\u0101\u0303<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930 (bhitra<\/em>) and \u092c\u093e\u0939\u093f\u0930 (b\u0101hira<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u091b\u0947\u0909\u092e\u093e (cheum\u0101<\/em>) to say \u201cbeside\u201d or \u201cnear\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • describe simple classroom or home locations<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u091b (cha<\/em>) to talk about location<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"

    In this section, you will use location words from this chapter in simple real-life situations. You will practise saying where something is and asking where something is located.<\/p>\n

    Try it in real life<\/h2>\n

    Choose three objects near you, such as a book, pen, bag, phone, or notebook. Put each object in a different place. Then say where it is.<\/p>\n

    Example:<\/p>\n

    \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964
    \nkit\u0101b \u1e6debalm\u0101 cha.<\/em>
    \nThe book is on the table.<\/p>\n

    \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964
    \njhol\u0101 kurs\u012bm\u0101 cha.<\/em>
    \nThe bag is on the chair.<\/p>\n

    \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c\u0915\u094b \u091b\u0947\u0909\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964
    \nkalam kit\u0101bko cheum\u0101 cha.<\/em>
    \nThe pen is beside the book.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u091b\u0964
    \nmob\u0101il jhol\u0101bhitra cha.<\/em>
    \nThe mobile phone is inside the bag.<\/p>\n

    Practice task<\/h3>\n

    Practise this short exchange with a partner:<\/p>\n

    A: \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?
    \nkit\u0101b kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964
    \nkit\u0101b \u1e6debalm\u0101 cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?
    \nkalam kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c\u0915\u094b \u091b\u0947\u0909\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964
    \nkalam kit\u0101bko cheum\u0101 cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?
    \nmob\u0101il kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u091b\u0964
    \nmob\u0101il jhol\u0101bhitra cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Mini culture note<\/h2>\n

    Location words are useful in many everyday situations. You can use them in classrooms, homes, shops, streets, temples, restaurants, and public places.<\/p>\n

    In Nepali, \u092e\u093e (m\u0101<\/em>) is often used to show \u201cin,\u201d \u201con,\u201d or \u201cat.\u201d For example, \u0918\u0930\u092e\u093e (gharm\u0101<\/em>) can mean \u201cat home\u201d or \u201cin the house,\u201d depending on the situation.<\/p>\n

    Common mistake<\/h2>\n

    Do not forget \u092e\u093e (m\u0101<\/em>) when saying where something is.<\/p>\n

    Correct:<\/p>\n

    \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964
    \nkit\u0101b \u1e6debalm\u0101 cha.<\/em>
    \nThe book is on the table.<\/p>\n

    Not:<\/p>\n

    \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932 \u091b\u0964
    \nkit\u0101b \u1e6debal cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Also remember that \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 (kah\u0101\u0303<\/em>) means \u201cwhere?\u201d<\/p>\n

    \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?
    \nkit\u0101b kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em>
    \nWhere is the book?<\/p>\n

    Say it aloud<\/h2>\n

    Practise these slowly. Then say them more naturally.<\/p>\n

    After you practise, use the audio recorder below to record yourself. Listen to your recording and try again if you want to improve your pronunciation.<\/p>\n

    \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901?
    \nkah\u0101\u0303?<\/em>
    \nWhere?<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901\u0964
    \nyah\u0101\u0303.<\/em>
    \nHere.<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u094d\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901\u0964
    \ntyah\u0101\u0303.<\/em>
    \nThere.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u093e\u0964
    \nm\u0101.<\/em>
    \nIn \/ on \/ at.<\/p>\n

    \u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0964
    \nbhitra.<\/em>
    \nInside.<\/p>\n

    \u092c\u093e\u0939\u093f\u0930\u0964
    \nb\u0101hira.<\/em>
    \nOutside.<\/p>\n

    \u091b\u0947\u0909\u092e\u093e\u0964
    \ncheum\u0101.<\/em>
    \nBeside \/ near.<\/p>\n

    Rhythm practice<\/h3>\n

    Read this short exchange aloud:<\/p>\n

    \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?
    \nkit\u0101b kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091f\u0947\u092c\u0932\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964
    \nkit\u0101b \u1e6debalm\u0101 cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?
    \njhol\u0101 kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940\u092e\u093e \u091b\u0964
    \njhol\u0101 kurs\u012bm\u0101 cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u091b?
    \nmob\u0101il kah\u0101\u0303 cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u091b\u0964
    \nmob\u0101il jhol\u0101bhitra cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

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