Hindi 5: module 3

What is the course about?

This advanced Hindi course aims to provide an opportunity to continue developing and improving your knowledge of Hindi using a wide range of complex expressions in various everyday situations. You’ll build up your confidence in all four skills.

The primary focus will be spoken Hindi in social settings and current affairs.

This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What will we cover?

Topics to be agreed on with the tutor according to the students' interests.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

• Develop an understanding of extended speech.
• Understand television programmes and films without too much effort.
• Understand long and complex factual and literary texts, specialised articles and longer instructions.
• Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity.
• Present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects.
• Explain a viewpoint on a topic, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
• Use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes.
• Read and understand articles, reports and passages written in Hindi on any topic.
• Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
•Write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.
•Write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an advanced course. Suitable for learners who have completed Hindi 4 or have equivalent knowledge, i.e. have studied Hindi for approximately 4 years. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level.

You should be able to read and write the Hindi Devanagari script and have the knowledge of basic
English grammar terminology such as: a verb, noun, pronoun, adverb, articles, conjunctions etc.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays, class discussion and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

The textbook for this level is Hindi Tutor (Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook) by Naresh Sharma.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Please discuss with your tutor.