Learn Hindi either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Acquire 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.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
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This beginner course introduces the fundamentals of Hindi, with an emphasis on practical use and the development of listening and speaking skills, designed for learners with little or no prior knowledge.
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
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. 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 will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.
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?
The course is primarily based on the content of the book Get Started in Hindi Absolute Beginner, with tutors complementing it using their own materials. It is advisable to check with the tutor before purchasing the book, as not all tutors may use it in class.
Dr. Roopam Aggarwal comes from India. Hindi is her mother tongue. She has earned M.A, Mphil, Phd from C.C.S University India.She is qualified and experienced language teacher. She has taught adults of all levels from complete beginners to advance levels. In her words ,'' It is extremely rewarding to see students who have joined course as complete beginner, becoming fluent in the target language.''. She has been in education and teachingfor more than 12 years.Her classes are fun and motivating.Students learn vocabulary, pronunciation, sentence structure, listening, reading, speaking, conversation ,dialogues from her her classes. Students appreciate her friendly teaching style.
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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.
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This course is designed for complete beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Hindi.</p><p><strong>Topics</strong>: Introducing yourself, talking about your family, saying what you do and where you live, numbers, introduction to the Hindi alphabet.<br><strong>Grammar</strong>: personal and demonstrative pronouns, postpositions, interrogatives, auxiliary verbs, common verbs, adjectives &amp; possessive pronouns.</p><ul><li>Introduce yourself</li><li>Name, nationality and occupation</li><li>Greeting people</li><li>Using everyday useful phrases</li><li>Expressing gratitude and apology</li><li>Learn ways of addressing people</li><li>Ask few basic questions using-<em>how, who, where &amp; what</em></li><li>Make simple sentences using verbs</li><li>Introduction to the Hindi alphabet</li><li>Use Hindi numbers 1-10</li></ul><p>Suitable for complete beginners. 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