
Frequently Asked Questions
YES!! Gujutots offers classes both online and in person. Check out the schedule to see which class time and day suits you. Remember, you can always try out a class for free if you are new to Gujutots.
For the online and pre-recorded classes, Gujutots is suitable from around 6 months when babies start to sit up and interact, all the way to 12 years of age. The physical classes are currently available up to age 5, and parents / guardians are expected to attend with their child.
Absolutely.Gujutots is entry level Gujarati, aimed at children with little or no prior knowledge of the language, or for those who wish to practice the spoken word
Gujutots is for beginners and children new to Gujarati. It's about familiarising children with Gujarati in an everyday setting, expanding their vocabulary and building their confidence to start speaking in Gujarati. Children will occasionally learn about the Gujarati alphabet and be exposed to the Gujarati written word, particularly in the older age groups
Yes, you can try out a Gujutots session for free before you sign up, and there is no obligation to join! Just to register.
Gujutots classes are about learning Gujarati whilst having fun as this is how kids learn best. In any Gujutots class, we will always start off with the Gujutots Swagatham gayan, as this is our welcome song.Then we will sing songs in English and Gujarati using puppets and props to help the children learn.As each week follows a different theme, we will sometimes also listen to a story, play a game, or do a craft activity to engage and educate the children in different ways.
In advance of the class, you will receive a list of props you can bring to class. Every effort is made to ensure the props are things you can find around the house, and bringing them to the class is not essential, but will help enhance the lesson for your child, and help them engage better.
Older children find it useful to bring a pen and paper to class so they can make notes, but again, this is optional. If we are doing a craft activity, you will be given prior notice of what to bring - craft activities are aimed at helping children understand and follow instructions in Gujarati, therefore, it is not a problem if you do not have the craft materials with you.
No, craft activities are done mostly on special occasions alongside the regular songs etc which are appropriate for the theme of the week. They are aimed at helping children understand and follow instructions in Gujarati, therefore, it is not a problem if you do not have the craft materials with you.
Gujutots classes are conducted through the Zoom app. Have it installed on your device so you are ready to access the class
The Online classes are 30 – 40 minutes long. You will need to sign in at the start time of the class so the teacher can take the register and greet all the children. And you need up to 5 minutes at the end of class for the teacher to share homework for the week and make any announcements.
The physical classes are 45 minutes in length
Gujutots is now run using an automated system and classes are booked in terms, equivalent to half the school term. This can be between 6 and 8 weeks. Details on the pre-recorded classes will be released in due course
No, you can start at any point, and will only pay for the number of weeks left in the term in which you start.Gujutots classes are independent of each other.You do not need to attend the previous class to move on to the next class
As per the Gujutots terms and conditions, it is not possible to add the missed class to the end of your booking. However, it is possible to attend another class before your next regular class is due. This is subject to class availability and cannot be guaranteed.
A max of 12 in physical classes, and 25 in online classes with the exception of the over 8’s class where the max number is 17 kids.