Hindi beginners: module 1
Learn the basics of this captivating language with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. This course is designed for complete beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Hindi. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: LHN17
- Dates: 23/09/24 - 02/12/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Sabrina Osborne
Course Code: LHN17
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
To provide students with an understanding of the basics of spoken Hindi, the ability to understand simple conversational Hindi and with the confidence to speak and respond in an appropriate way.
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: Introducing yourself, talking about your family, saying what you do and where you live, numbers, Introduction to the Hindi alphabet.
Grammar: personal and demonstrative pronouns, postpositions, interrogatives,auxiliary verbs, common verbs, adjectives & possessive pronouns.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- introduce yourself
- name, nationality and occupation
- greeting people
- using everyday useful phrases
- expressing gratitude and apology
- learn ways of addressing people
- ask few basic questions using-how,who,where & what
- talk about your family
- make simple sentences using verbs
- introduction to the Hindi alphabet
- use Hindi numbers 1-10.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for complete beginners.
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 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?
This course is based on the tutor’s own material.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Hindi beginners: module 2.
Sabrina graduated from Aligarh Muslim University, India with a BA in Hindi & Sanskrit in 1990 and was awarded three University Gold Medals. Sabrina then went on to study Fine Art for a BFA & MFA in 1994 and 1996 respectively from Delhi University, India and an MA in Art Practice at Goldsmiths College, London University in 2007-9. Sabrina has 9 years of experience in teaching Hindi- her first language. She enjoys using audio/visual resources and activities in language teaching along with her own original teaching materials. Her in-depth knowledge of the language and teaching experience with specially designed lessons make her lessons very enjoyable. Her cultural inputs and anecdotes provide a deeper understanding of her fascinating country - India. Her research interests include contemporary Hindi in urban/rural settings and in Bollywood. She is also a proofreader for Hachette. Recently she reviewed the Hindi Grammar book for Routledge.She also teaches Sanskrit language at City Lit.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.