Yes, absolutely! There are ways to learn Hindi without going to classes. Let us take a look at a few resources useful for learning Hindi on one’s own:
(Another known language to Hindi) dictionary
For beginners who cannot even read Hindi, a dictionary with transliteration of syllables and words is very useful. Phonetics are given, which help one understand the sounds and pronunciations of syllables and letters in Hindi.
Hindi – to – Hindi dictionary
For learners above the basic levels, a Hindi to Hindi dictionary is very useful for developing and expanding Hindi vocabulary. Words and phrases can be learned and practiced and revised regularly with the help of a dictionary.
Books for learning Hindi
A variety of books is available to learn Hindi from. These books belong to different categories suitable for different classes of individuals and for different levels of Hindi learning. Hindi learning books for beginners, intermediate level Hindi, advanced Hindi learning, Hindi for travelers, Hindi for formal communication, etc. are some of those categories. Hindi Books for beginners and intermediate levels are highly effective for developing core Hindi vocabulary.
Hindi storybooks for kids
This might sound funny, but storybooks are as interesting for kids as they are for learners who are at the basic level of any language. It is mainly because stories meant for children are generally accompanied by pictures to make it interesting for kids to read them. This has another advantage: beginners find it easy to identify what a particular word stands for, by quickly taking a look at the picture accompanying it.
Hindi novels / poetry
Those who are interested in reading poetry or novels can enjoy reading Hindi novels and/or poetry, thereby, enhancing the learning experience with excellent pieces of writing.
Hindi newspapers / magazines/ journals
Newspapers/magazines/ journals are some really foolproof resources for learning a language. The diction that is used in these mediums is always impressive and worth learning and for use in communication, especially in formal communication.
Hindi news channels
Voice modulation, tonality, pitch control can be learned effectively via this medium.
Shows in Hindi with subtitles
Hindi shows with subtitles, whether it is movies, web series, television programs, cookery shows, cartoons, anything that interests a viewer, if watched actively (that is, with utmost attention with a view to learning something) can help one immensely to develop Hindi language skills.
Blogs and articles
Blogs and articles written for imparting knowledge about the Hindi language are a good resource for learning Hindi.
Podcasts and videos
Hindi language experts upload podcasts or educational videos to impart knowledge about the language to viewers or the audience.
Online Hindi learning apps
Educational institutions have their own apps nowadays designed in such a way that they are user-friendly, and consume least of the internet data on a smartphone. They make learning interesting for users byways of daily quizzes, quick and short lessons, tests, etc.
All the above resources can save one a lot of time which is required for commuting for going to the classes or for attending physical classroom training.