
These are the most basic foundation rules to form any simplest Hindi sentence. The course will cover detailed explanation of different topics and their rules in the respective sections as we progress in the course.
A few sample sentences in Hindi/English to get you started. A detailed explanation will follow in the next lessons.
The verb 'hona' (to be) is an auxiliary verb used in the present tense. It is equivalent to is/am/are in English.
Using nouns in Hindi and the rules related to making a singular noun to plural.
The questions words in Hindi with example usage and pronunciation.
Possessive adjectives are 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', 'their'. For example, the 3 different forms of my : mera, mere and meri. The lesson explains the rules regarding how to use them.
Possessive adjectives with some more examples.
In Hindi there is no verb 'to have'. How do we express it then? The possessive adjective together with verb 'hona' does this job.
A downloadable Vowel practice workbook is available. Please print the sheets and use it for practicing how to draw each characters. Source: https://www.tuitmob.com/
Please find below two downloadable PDF with this lecture.
1. Downloadable practice workbook is provided. Please print the sheets and use it for practicing how to draw each characters. Source: https://www.tuitmob.com/
2. Graphical representation of the tongue-palate position for some of the difficult consonants sounds.
Please find below two downloadable PDF with this lecture.
1. Downloadable practice workbook is provided. Please print the sheets and use it for practicing how to draw each characters. Source: https://www.tuitmob.com/
2. Graphical representation of the tongue-palate position for some of the difficult consonants sounds.
Hotel Room Booking
How to use this script:
•This is a sample transcript of conversation between a guest looking to book a room and the hotel receptionist.
•Using English alphabets instead of Hindi script is only a good approximation of the actual pronunciation in Hindi. In the following text, the character ā is used for ‘aa’ sound like the one in - Park.
•For better understanding English translation is also given which is a close conversion of the Hindi text but may deviate from the exact literal meaning at times. That’s how the two languages are different.
•Although this is quite a simplified version, you can use Google translation for finding specific meaning/synonyms of a word or expression.
•The style of Hindi used is how it is spoken most commonly in India. It is totally fine to use some English words in a Hindi sentence.
HINDI
Receptionist: Good morning, sir! Grand Hotel me āpkā swāgat hai. Merā nām Ravinā hai.
Guest: Hi, good morning! Main September 5th ke liye ek room book karnā chāhtā hun. Kyā koi room available hai?
Receptionist: ji hān sir, hamāre pās rooms available hain. āp kis date ko check-in karenge?
Guest: 5th September.
Receptionist: āp kitne din rahenge?
Guest: Main do rāt rahungā.
Receptionist: Reservation kitne logon ke liye hai?
Guest: do log rahenge.
Receptionist: āpko twin beds wālā room chāhiye yā ek double bed wālā?
Guest: Double bed wālā, please.
Receptionist: Thīk hai. Kyā āp swimming pool view wālā room prefer karenge?
Guest: ji hān, zarur. Room kā rate kyā hai?
Receptionist: Sir, room kā rate ₹3000 per night hai. Reservation kis nām se karna hai?
Guest: Charles.
Receptionist: Kyā āp apnā last name spell kar sakte hain?
Guest: Hān, bilkul. H-A-N-N-I-G-H-A-N.
Receptionist: āpkā koi contact number hai?
Guest: Hān, merā mobile number 555-26386 hai.
Receptionist: Thik hai, sir. Ab mujhe āpke credit card ki details chāhiye room book karne ke liye. Kaunsā card use karenge?
Guest: Visa. Card number 12345 hai.
Receptionist: Aur cardholder kā nām kyā hai?
Guest: Charles H. Hannighan.
Receptionist: Thīk hai, Mr. Hannighan. āpkā reservation confirm ho gayā hai 5th September ke liye. ek double bed aur swimming pool view wālā room. Check-in 12 baje hogā. Agar āpke pās koi aur sawāl ho, to vapis call karen. main booking detail āpke phone par bhej rahi hun.
Guest: Bahut shukriyā!
Receptionist: Shukriya, sir! September 5th ko milte hain. āpkā din shubh ho!
ENGLISH
Receptionist: Good morning, sir! Welcome to Grand Hotel. My name is Ravina.
Guest: Hi, good morning! I want to book a room for September 5th. Do you have any available rooms?
Receptionist: Yes, sir. We have rooms available. What date will you be checking in?
Guest: 5th September.
Receptionist: How many days will you be staying?
Guest: I will be staying for two nights.
Receptionist: How many people is the reservation for?
Guest: two people will be living.
Receptionist: Would you want a twin-bed room or a double-bed room?
Guest: the Double bed one, please.
Receptionist: Alright. Would you prefer a room with a swimming pool view?
Guest: Yes, of course! What is the rate for the room?
Receptionist: Sir, the room rate is ₹3000 per night. Under which name should I make the reservation?
Guest: Charles.
Receptionist: Can you please spell your last name?
Guest: Yes, sure. H-A-N-N-I-G-H-A-N.
Receptionist: Do you have a contact number?
Guest: Yes, my mobile number is 555-26386.
Receptionist: Alright, sir. Now I need your credit card details to book the room. Which card will you be using?
Guest: Visa. The card number is 12345.
Receptionist: And what is the cardholder’s name?
Guest: Charles H. Hannighan.
Receptionist: Alright, Mr. Hannighan. Your reservation is confirmed for September 5th. A double-bed room with a swimming pool view. Check-in time is 12 PM. If you have any other questions, please call us again. I am sending your booking details to your phone.
Guest: Thank you very much!
Receptionist: Thank you, sir! See you on September 5th. Have a great day!
This is a comprehensive course in Hindi language for beginners/ advance beginners level. The course structure is the outcome of our 12 year long experience of teaching Hindi to foreigners at Hindi Hour Jaipur. The lessons are thoughtfully designed to clearly explain the basics of Hindi grammar, using simple examples and providing worksheets with solutions. Different concepts are broken down into small chapters to explain one thing at a time. Throughout the course sufficient examples are given to explain the concepts well.
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Anyone with no intention to learn Hindi script can also take this course as the medium of instruction is English with on-screen notes in Romanised Hindi (Transliterations).
Advance beginners can quickly jump to section 7 & 8 which aim to give you excellent practice of daily situations and conversations.
Those who are looking for only lots of translated sentences and expressions to mug up as means of learning the language quickly should know that this course will offer a different approach. By the end of this course you can expect to achieve a substantial progress towards your long term Hindi learning goal.
Material for supporting self practice is also provided in the form of short stories and scenario conversations (text and audio). Important lessons have quizzes for testing your understanding. The vocabulary builder offers carefully chosen list of daily vocabulary.
A separate section including step-by-step guide for learning Hindi script 'Devanagri', starting from pronunciation and strokes of Hindi alphabets to making 2/3 letter words.
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