You know those moments when using a popular quote is the best way to express what you want to say? It’s amazing to see how a simple key phrase can replace a couple of dull sentences and get the job done. The one and only hurdle for our learners in this regard is that they don’t yet know the best Hindi quotes. And we here at HindiPod101.com can’t just sit here and watch you struggle with those words on the tip of your tongue! That’s why today’s guide is on the best quotes in Hindi. We’ll walk you through the best life quotes in Hindi in a variety of categories. You can start using them in your next Hindi conversation right away! Table of Contents Why Should You Study Quotes? Quotes About Success Quotes About Life ... Show more

Simplicity is the key to impressing people. No matter what the world says, using complex and incomprehensible words when they're not needed is way overrated. It leads to confusion and ruins the possibility of crystal-clear two-way communication. And there’s no reason we’d want to do that, right? To help you avoid this pitfall, today we’re going to introduce you to the basic (but quite useful) Hindi business phrases. We also have a thirty-minute video about common business phrases in Hindi on the HindiPod101 YouTube Channel; you can find the video embedded below. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Y2LEyaGOuw Table of Contents Breaking the Myth Why is it Important to Study Business Phrases? Nailing a Job Interview ... Show more

We’ve all been guilty of spending hours and hours on social media, especially YouTube.  Don’t worry, we’re not going to preach to you on how to quit these social media loops. Instead, we’ll introduce you to the best YouTube Indian channels that are sure to boost your Hindi learning. You heard that right! Ever thought of turning your weakness into your strength? That’s what this lesson is about. After all, who said unorthodox study methods don’t work? :) First… Table of Contents Why Learn Hindi with the HindiPod101 YouTube Channel? Our Customized Bouquet of Hindi YouTube Channels Join "Learn Hindi with HindiPod101.com" and Speak Like a Native 1. Why Learn Hindi with the HindiPod101 YouTube Channel? Alright.... Show more

https://www.youtube.com/embed/uruCd7CZ8SI Many cultures have some sort of harvest festival or day of giving thanks: Germans have Erntedankfest, Koreans have Chuseok, and Americans have Thanksgiving. In India, too, there is a special day each year for celebrating the harvest and hoping for future blessings: the Lohri festival.  This holiday is especially popular in the Indian Punjab region, where sugarcane and other crops are harvested early in the year. In this article, you’ll learn all about why the Punjabi celebrate Lohri, what traditions look like today, and more.  Let’s get started!  1. What is Lohri? Lohri is a harvest festival celebrating the harvest of Rabi crops. The Lohri festival is... Show more

Did you read our extensive guide on "How to Say Hello in Hindi"? Then it’s time to take a step forward and learn how to say goodbye in Hindi. Because let’s face it: Nobody likes to leave a conversation abruptly. Knowing how to conclude a conversation is just as crucial as knowing how to start one! It’s part and parcel of a strong communication etiquette. Here are just a few reasons you’ll want to learn how to say goodbye in Hindi:  In India, you'll need this knowledge at the end of the day.It's the proper way to end a chat or meeting with someone.Leaving without saying bye is impolite and rude in any culture.More importantly, we have specific Indian gestures that go along with particular goodbye phrases. (Another great reason to join... Show more

If you’re a native English-speaker looking to learn the beautiful Hindi language, you may have asked yourself "Is Hindi hard to learn?" Doubts like this are understandable, given the massive difference between the Hindi and English language scripts. However, not all answers are black and white.  There are a number of factors that can influence how easily you learn Hindi: Your backgroundYour willingness to learnThe Hindi teaching methods being used Confident about the first two factors? Leave everything else to HindiPod101.com! We’re committed to making Hindi learning as interesting as possible. Table of Contents Hindi: Yay or Nay! Why Should You Learn Hindi? The Most Easygoing Parts of Learning Hindi The Hardest... Show more

Mistakes are a part of life. But some of them may get us in trouble or in quite an embarrassing situation. This is especially true when learning a new language. Being a non-native, you may have already experienced the pain of making common Hindi grammar mistakes. Honestly, we feel you! But we can’t bend the rules for you. After all, it’s a language, something you can’t mess with! Mistakes are a part of life! But we’re not saying that you can’t do anything about it. There are several ways that you can make the learning process easier on yourself and plenty of strategies to get ahead of others. So, in this lesson, we’ll be sharing some quick tricks and tips on how to avoid spelling mistakes in the Hindi language, in addition to... Show more

"What’s up?" "May I know your name?" "Oh, how are you?" These are simple questions that carry the potential to bond two people, and they serve as great conversation starters. Today, you’ll learn and practice similar English-to-Hindi question-answer patterns that are popular in Indian society. These on-the-spot questions to ask in Hindi will help you break the ice and, on some occasions, save you from unnecessary challenges. Before we start, you may want to get familiar with the most common Hindi question words. We have relevant lessons on our website that you can check out for the question words  "what," "where," and "when."  Now, there may be a ton of survival interrogative phrases. But let’s be honest: we can’t cram... Show more

Learning the Hindi language can bring a bundle of benefits into one’s life: A more fulfilling social life among native IndiansA better chance of landing your dream job in IndiaAdmission into a reputed Indian college or place of higher education However, in order to attain these benefits, you may have to pass a Hindi proficiency test to show your stuff!  Not sure where to start? In this article, HindiPod101.com will introduce you to the most widely accepted Hindi language proficiency test: the ILTS TLP (Hindi-061). We’ll explain what this exam is, what you can expect while taking it, and how to make the most of your study time and practice sessions. Let’s get started. Table of Contents Why Should You Study for the ILTS... Show more

Today’s lesson is about the ten most popular Hindi sentence patterns that Indians use on a daily basis. For each sentence category, we’ll provide both simple and more complex Hindi sentence structure examples. Learning these basic Hindi sentence patterns will not only give you an edge over others, but also help you craft many more useful sentences so you can talk like a pro! The best thing about this lesson is that even if you’re a beginner, you can understand the examples without much trouble, and gradually use every Hindi sentence pattern to practice your day-to-day conversational skills. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started. :) Table of Contents Sentences Linking Two Nouns Sentences with Adjectives ... Show more