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Have you always wanted to try ethnic food in India? It can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you want quality, authentic Indian food.  In this article, we’ll share with you everything you need to know about the cuisine of India. From the top five dishes you must try in a restaurant to the most popular street foods and heavenly Indian desserts, you’ll get a taste of what to expect when dining in India. We’ll even give you a few simple Indian food recipes that you can try at home. :) Table of Contents Why is it Important to Study Indian Foods? Food-Related Vocabulary Useful Phrases Related to Food Must-Try Dishes in Indian Restaurants Unique Indian Foods Bonus: Simple Recipes to Make Authentic Indian... Show more

Hindi grammar is the skeleton of our language. In Hindi, there are several grammar rules that are way different from those in English and other Romance or Latin languages. Understanding these theories will make your Hindi skills stronger and lower your chances of making an error. It was with these factors in mind that we decided to create a brief lesson that covers all Hindi grammar topics for you! We’ll touch on a variety of concepts, from word order to tenses, and outline the most important things you need to know. Table of Contents General Rules of Hindi Grammar Word Order / Sentence Structure Punctuation and Diacritics Half-Consonants Gender Tenses Verbs Formal and Informal Tone ... Show more

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