Learn Hindi Online
366 million Hindi linguists can’t be wrong. Hindi has been the language of choice for many philosophers, poets, and theologians for over a thousand years. It is said to be almost as melodic and poetic in everyday conversation as it is when written as artistic literature. Discipline, order, and balance permeate not only the culture- but also the language; one Indian man has survived for decades on scarce food and water.
The government of India attempted to spread the standardization of Hindi (despite the presence of twenty-one other languages). After thousands of years of evolution from Indo-European language (about five thousand years ago) to its Sanskrit roots to its present form, Hindi is SIMPLE because it faithfully follows its own rules for grammar and pronunciation. This makes Hindi relatively easy to learn. However, due to the “I want it, and I want it now” mentality, instant gratification and language acquisition often oppose each other. But, because Urdu and Hindi are almost identical, it is like learning two languages at once!
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As the film, music, and food scenes of India have made some headway the cultural affluence of Hindi speakers is inspiring- not forcing- many dabblers to pursue the language acquisition of Hindi… even if only to understand tidbits in Jay-Z or Madonna songs. It does share some of the same roots with English. As with all foreign languages, something is inevitably lost in translation. Case in point, after borrowing beauty from other languages, English has lost its finesse.
From such private spheres as interactions with yourself in daily diary entries or with family and friends, practice makes perfect. Learning Hindi is no different. If you opt not to enroll in formal coursework or pay for software, then do not be discouraged. There are free online resources that usually go untapped. For one, check out the interactive stories at NYU’s website, which include vocabulary and written and spoken versions.
Let’s face it: with today’s job market any plus is a major plus. With the global interconnectivity of culture and business, comprehension is becoming a must for jobs rooted in the online realm. Even just a few phrases can make the difference between “I’m sorry” and “When can you start?”. Here are a few common Hindi phrases to get you started:
1. I love you – Mujhe tumse pyar hai; Mein tumse pyar karta hun
2. What is your name?- Aapka kya naam hai?
3. How much is it? Yeh kitne ka hai?
Start your journey today and become a conversational speaker of Hindi. All you have to do is:
