Archive for the 'Learn Hindi' Category
February 7, 2019
How to Say I Love You in Hindi – Romantic Word List
Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Hindi could be just what you need to find it.
Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Hindi partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At HindiPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Hindi lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material available to... Show more
February 4, 2019
Saraswati Puja: How to Celebrate Vasant Panchami in India
Vasant Panchami, or Saraswati Puja, is the Hindu celebration of the Goddess Saraswati—the Goddess of Arts and Wisdom. Celebrated each year, Hindus take seriously the importance of Vasant Panchami and the worship of the Goddess Saraswati.
Vasant Panchami’s significance to the Hindus can’t be overstated. By learning about Vasant Panchami, you’re gaining wisdom and knowledge regarding the Hindu religion as well as the country of India as a whole.
In this article, we at HindiPod101.com hope to answer the question, “Why is Vasant Panchami celebrated?” along with more information on Vasant Panchami. We’ll even give you some insight into Vasant Panchami in the Hindi language through our vocabulary section.
Let’s get started!
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February 1, 2019
Secret Revealed: The Best Way to Learn a Language on Your Own
Can You Really Learn Hindi Alone?
Learning a language on your own or without traditional classroom instruction may seem quite daunting at first. What if you run into questions? How do you stay motivated and on track to achieving goals?
Don’t worry, not only is it possible to learn Hindi or any language without traditional classroom instruction: HindiPod101 has created the world’s most advanced and extensive online language learning system. Not only is HindiPod101 specifically designed to help you with learning a language on your own, it’s actually faster, more convenient, and less expensive than traditional classroom options!
Let’s look at some of the benefits of learning Hindi or any language alone.
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January 25, 2019
Language Learning Tips: How to Avoid Awkward Silences
Yes, even beginners can quickly learn conversational Hindi well enough to carry on real conversations with native speakers. Of course, beginners won’t be able to carry a conversation the same way they could in their native language. But, just knowing a few tips like which questions to ask to keep a conversation going are all you need to speak and interact with real native speakers! But before we get to specific suggestions, let’s first take a closer look at how having real Hindi conversations is so vital to your mastery of the language.
Learning to Carry a Conversation is Vital to Mastery of Any Language
Communicating with other people is the very point of language and conversation is almost second nature in our native tongue. For... Show more
January 23, 2019
How to Celebrate India Republic Day – Hindi Holiday Guide
Of all the Indian holidays, the India Republic Day holiday may just be the most significant. This is a national holiday in India, and is a day for great celebration over the adoption of its new constitution in 1950—making it a republic at last!
Find out all about India Republic Day with HindiPod101.com, from the India Republic Day parade to this Hindu holiday’s origins.
1. What is Republic Day in India?
In India, गणतंत्र-दिवस (ganTaNTra-DivaS) or “Republic Day” is the celebration of January 26, 1950 when its constitution (or Samvidhaan) was implemented at last. This allowed India to officially become a republic (or gantantra) at last.
Prior to this, up until 1947, much of India was under British rule. While India... Show more
January 18, 2019
How to Transform Your Daily Commute Into Learning a Language
Today, classrooms are no longer the only or even best place to learn a new language like Hindi. More and more people are finding that they can easily learn a language just about anywhere they have a few minutes of spare time, including their daily commute to work. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American spends over 50 minutes a day commuting to and from work, or over 300 hours a year.
Rethinking Your Daily Commute to Work
But rather than simply sitting in traffic and wasting the time, you can instead use your daily commute to literally learn Hindi in just a few short months! HindiPod101 has developed specialized learning tools that you can use on your commute to work (and home again) to master the language in your... Show more
January 12, 2019
Popular Words in Hindi for Hello and How to Say Hello in Hindi
Before we set out to explore how to say "hello" in Hindi and other aspects of saying hello in Hindi, let us share with you the fact that India is a land of various languages. And frankly, we’re not even sure how many Indian alternatives there are to greet each other. It would be like counting the stars in the sky. Thus, "hello" in Hindi translation can vary greatly based on context.
But when it comes to saying "good morning" in Hindi or "hello" in Hindi, take a breath of relief as the number shrinks to only a handful of Hindi "hello" words. In India, spoken Hindi is a seamless blend of Hindi and Urdu. Of course, many native people offer greetings in Hindi and English both.
In this article, beginners will learn the most common words for... Show more
November 5, 2018
3 Ways to Engage Your Mind While Studying Hindi
Most people don’t like to hear this, but consistent hard work is one of the biggest factors in your language learning success. The course or method you choose makes a difference too, but at the end of the day you ride or die by the work you put in.
However the quantity of time spent studying Hindi, doesn’t necessarily determine the quality of your of study. Spending three hours a day watching bollywood movies doesn’t help you learn much if you’re not actively engaging with the language.
In this article we’ll talk about how to actively engage your mind while studying Hindi.
1. Think of your brain as a muscle
You’re probably familiar with the phrase “feel the burn”, or maybe “no pain no gain”. If you’ve been to your local... Show more
March 19, 2018
How to Celebrate April Fools’ Day in Hindi
Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar.
However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more
November 27, 2017
How To Say ‘Thank you’ in Hindi
In most cultures, it is custom to express gratitude in some way or another. The dictionary defines gratitude as follows: it is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness”. Giving a sincere, thankful response to someone’s actions or words is often the ‘glue’ that keeps relationships together. This is true in most societies! Doing so in a foreign country also shows your respect and appreciation for the culture. Words have great power - use these ones sincerely and often!
Table of Contents
12 Ways to say ‘Thank you’ in Hindi
Video Lesson: Learn to Say ‘Thank You’ in 3 Minutes
Infographic & Audio Lesson: Survival Phrases - Thank You
Video Lesson: ‘Thank You’ in 31... Show more