Hindi 2: module 1
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
This course has now finished
- Course Code: LHN24
- Dates: 25/09/23 - 04/12/23
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Sabrina Osborne
Course Code: LHN24
Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course will help you improve your Hindi. This is a second year course, in which you will develop more fluency in everyday situations.
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?
Making plans to meet a friend
Planning holidays
Expressing wishes
Hobbies
Childhood memories
Giving and asking for directions
Describing people
Describing your house/room
Describing your neighbourhood
Grammar:
Adverbial & compound postpositions
Ordinal numbers
Using adjectives
Past imperfect & continuous tense.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Make plans to meet a friend
Plan holidays
Express wishes
Talk about your hobbies
Talk about childhood memories
Give and askfor simple directions
Describe people
Describe your house/room
Describe your neighborhood
Use:
Adverbial & compound postpositions
Ordinal numbers
Adjectives
Past imperfect & continuous tense.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for learners who have completed Hindi beginners : module 3 or have a similar knowledge.
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?
The course is based on the communicative approach:
- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate
Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please check with the tutor before purchasing the book.
The suggested textbook is 'Get Started in Hindi by Rupert Snell.
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When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Hindi 2: 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.
