Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;This is a comprehensive and userand#8211;friendly elementary level Hindi textbook and language learning package.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The comprehensive approach of andlt;iandgt;Elementary Hindiandlt;/iandgt; lets you master the basics of conversational Hindi without frustration. From learning to write the Hindi alphabet and pronounce its sounds, to using vocabulary and grammar, to communicating in dialogues, andlt;iandgt;Elementary Hindiandlt;/iandgt; is an expert guide to developing proficiency in Hindi quickly. The structure of andlt;iandgt;Elementary Hindiandlt;/iandgt; is carefully sequenced to be the most effective and most supportive approach for beginners.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Enriched by fascinating info about the Hindi-speaking cultures of the world, andlt;iandgt;Elementary Hindiandlt;/iandgt; brings the language to lifeand#8212;whether you're studying on your own, or in a classroom.andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;No prior knowledge of Hindi is necessaryandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Learn to communicate in everyday situationsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Makes Hindi accessible and understandableandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;Audio CDandlt;/bandgt; includedandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;Available separately is the companion andlt;iandgt;Elementary Hindi Workbookandlt;/Iandgt;. This helpful workbook will assist you in practicing and polishing your Hindi language skills. Each lesson supplements the corresponding lesson in the textbook. There are ten activities per lesson, offering a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Hindi.
Review
"The other day I had a chance to go through several chapters of [Elementary Hindi] textbook and workbook, using the CD. I was most impressed! It is a very fine, professional job. I like the clarity of presentation, and the way you introduce the alphabet in installments, with lots of vocabulary. I also like the illustrations using architectural motifs." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Phil Lutgendorf, andlt;iandgt;University of Iowaandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Review
"The other day I had a chance to go through several chapters of [Elementary Hindi] textbook and workbook, using the CD. I was most impressed! It is a very fine, professional job. I like the clarity of presentation, and the way you introduce the alphabet in installments, with lots of vocabulary. I also like the illustrations using architectural motifs."—Phil Lutgendorf, University of Iowa
Review
"Everything is taught together: vocabulary, grammar, conversational skills, cultural insights, reading, writing, and listening; no aspect is neglected. For this reason, it is especially useful for self-study." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Hindi Language .infoandlt;/bandgt;
Review
"While these particular Tuttle textbooks are suitable for, and typically used in, classroom settings, including in some of the best universities in North America, they can also serve as an excellent out-of-class reference tool and can very well complement formal language classes or other study materials for the self-learner. From my experience, this series should appeal to a broad range of people, including individuals working on their own, professional people working with a tutor, or students in a classroom setting. I have personally used the Tuttle Elementary and Continuing textbooks both as part of university classes and on my own, and I have been very satisfied with them." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Lingholicandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
This is a comprehensive and user-friendly elementary level Hindi textbook and language learning package. This comprehensive guide to learning the Hindi language teaches you basic proficiency in everyday, conversational beginner Hindi. From learning to write the Hindi alphabet and pronounce its sounds, to using vocabulary and grammar, to communicating in dialogues, your rapidly-developing skills in Hindi will surprise you. No prior experience in is necessary to learn Hindi with this book. The chapters cover many situations you'll need to travel to India, read Hindi, write Hindi, and speak Hindi.
Key features of Elementary Hindi - The MP3 audio CD helps builds reading comprehension and ensures correct pronunciation.
- Reveals real life in India through the book's characters, Deepak and Kavitha.
- Covers elementary-level Hindi grammar including the rules of pronunciation, nasalizations, and the past tense.
- Teaches the written Hindi alphabet, allowing students to immediately start reading and writing Hindi.
- Makes the Hindi language accessible, understandable and enjoyable.
Enriched by fascinating information about the Hindi-speaking cultures of the world, Elementary Hindi brings the language to life, whether you're studying on your own, or in a classroom. The expert guidance in Elementary Hindi is carefully sequenced to be the most effective and most supportive approach for beginners. Delacy and Joshi are two seasoned teachers of Hindi, and their experience shines out from every page. Their knowledge will help you succeed in your goal of learning Hindi.
Available separately is the companion Elementary Hindi Workbook, which will help you polish the lessons learned here. The ten activities per lesson offers a range of exercises and practice opportunities that will help you achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Hindi.
Synopsis
There are over 300,000 Hindi speakers in the U.S. (U.S. Census data)
Synopsis
Includes Audio CD.
The comprehensive approach of Elementary Hindi lets you master the basics of conversational Hindi without frustration. From learning to write the Hindi alphabet and pronounce its sounds, to using vocabulary and grammar, to communicating in dialogues, Elementary Hindi is an expert guide to developing proficiency in Hindi quickly.
Enriched by fascinating info about the Hindi-speaking cultures of the world, Elementary Hindi brings the language to life…whether you're studying on your own, or in a classroom.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Richard Delacy, PhD.andlt;/bandgt;, teaches Hindi and Urdu at Harvard University. He is the author of Teach Yourself Beginner's Urdu Script (McGraw-Hill) and Hindi in a Flash (Tuttle). He travels to India frequently.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Sudha Joshiandlt;/bandgt; received her MA in English literature in India and then taught Hindi in Melbourne, Australia at various universities for over fifteen years. She has produced numerous teaching materials and translated Hindi poetry into English for publication.