Introduction:

Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in India. Hindi has been described as a standardized and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language, which itself is based primarily on the Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighboring areas of Northern India. Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with the English language. It is an official language in 9 States and 3 Union Territories and an additional official language in 3 other States. Hindi is also one of the 22 scheduled languages of the Republic of India.

14th September 1949: Hindi is adopted as the Official Language of the Union of India. On 14th September 1949, Hindi was adopted as the Official Language of the Union of India. Later in 1950, the Constitution of India declared Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of India.

Remembering Bhartendu Harishchandra on his 170th birth anniversary. Hindi literature is unimaginable without Bhartendu Harishchandra, one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India. Also known as the father of Hindi literature and Hindi theatre, he was a recognized poet and a leading figure in Hindi prose writing.

The simplest way to learn any language is to be consistent and dedicated to studying and practicing that language. Luckily Hindi is one of the most popular languages of the world with nearly 1.5 billion speakers

• Learn phrases that are in practical and daily use first

Multibhashi has an online course for learning Hindi using phrases that you must know for practical use of Hindi during the conversation.

• Learn Basic Grammar

Till this point, you should be comfortable having a conversation in basic Hindi. It’s a good time to move towards grammar and correct your conceptions about sentence construction. You can use any good Hindi learning book for this or if you can find a tutor that will be great.

•  Practice basic greetings.

 “Hello” and “Goodbye” are the same word in Hindi, “namaste”, pronounced nuh-MUS-stay. Often, you will greet someone with “namaste” at the beginning of a conversation or as a casual greeting when you meet them in passing.

“Good morning” in Hindi is “Suprabhaat”, and “Good evening” in Hindi is “Shub sundhyaa”. But no one uses these words. Everyone says the English good morning and good evening only. “Welcome” in Hindi is “Aapka swagat hai!”

• Study the days of the week.

 Practice the days of the week to expand your Hindi vocabulary. It can help you to hear the days of the week pronounced by a fluent speaker, which can be found here:

Sunday: Ravivaar

Monday: Somwar

Tuesday: Mangalwar

Wednesday: Budhwar

Thursday: guruwar

Friday: shukrawar

Saturday: shaniwar

You can also practice saying “yesterday”, which is “kal”; today, which is “aaj”; Day, which is “dhin”; Night, which is “raath”.

• Vocabulary and flash-cards

Without vocabulary, your speaking will remain limited. Learning new words will enrich your language skill. Find and note down new words. If possible use a flash card or an app that has a flashcard feature to remember new words.

• Make mistakes!

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Children learn a language quickly as they are not concerned if they make a mistake. Anyway, people will love it if you make an effort to learn their language and embrace their culture. Mistakes will help you to reach the next level!

• Practice, practice, practice!

Can’t stress enough this point. Practice even if you are making mistakes. If possible find a native speaker or Hindi tutor and try to speak Hindi with that person.