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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

Do you like to read daily or occasionally? Sit quietly or sing loudly! Oh! Did we just use an adverb of frequency in the first sentence?  Okay, enough dancing around the trees. You guessed it right! Today, we’ll be introducing you to the concept and meaning of the adverb in Hindi. In the English language, adjectives are known to specify the quality of nouns and pronouns, while adverbs may describe the quality of a verb, adjective, or another adverb. But there’s a slight difference for adverbs in Hindi. While adjectives tell us the quality of nouns and pronouns, an adverb in Hindi grammar modifies only the verb regardless of its placement in the sentence. Before we continue, we recommend that you check out our amazing article on... Show more

You asked, so we provided—easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your electronic devices to write in Hindi! We’ll also give you a few excellent tips on how to use this keyboard, as well as some online and app alternatives if you prefer not to set up a Hindi keyboard. Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Hindi Setting up Your Computer and Mobile Devices for Hindi How to Activate an Onscreen Keyboard on Your Computer How to Change the Language Settings to Hindi on Your Computer Activating the Hindi Keyboard on Your Mobile Phone and Tablet Hindi Keyboard Typing Tips How to Practice Typing Hindi 1. Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Hindi Learning a new language is made so much easier when... Show more

As a beginner, you must have realized by now how important the topic of Hindi verb conjugation is! Yet this is a topic that leaves many people scratching their heads. The million-dollar question is "Why is it so essential to learn about conjugations in the Hindi language?" Well, here’s the answer. Hindi verb conjugation is a fundamental part of the Hindi language. After all, Hindi conjugation is unique compared to conjugation in other languages, and expresses the different verb forms based on various factors. Without Hindi verb conjugation, it would be difficult to make sense of any sentence structure or even the context of a conversation. Table of Contents Factors that Affect Hindi Conjugation What is Conjugation in Hindi? ... Show more

People are never without action! If nothing else, we're breathing ceaselessly. The bottom line: There’s always something happening around us. And a verb in Hindi is the only part of speech that helps us express those actions in the most meaningful way. Therefore, it's quite essential to study the most common verbs in Hindi with examples. But before moving on to our Hindi verbs list, we thought you’d definitely like to check out our amazing and highly useful Hindi lessons on the Best 100 Adjectives, Top 100 Nouns, and The Most Common Pronouns in Hindi. Table of Contents Introduction to Hindi Verbs Sentence Pattern in Hindi Transitive & Intransitive Verbs Regular & Irregular Verbs Auxiliary Verbs or Helping Verbs ... Show more

A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun. Everybody knows this definition. But what is a pronoun in Hindi—or rather, what is the meaning of "pronoun" in Hindi? "Pronoun" in Hindi is known as सर्वनाम (SarvaNaam).Imagine a conversation where you had to repeat the name of a person or thing all the time? Exactly! It would be so dull, so monotonous, and where’s the fun in that? This is where the different kinds of pronouns in Hindi come into play. Table of Contents The Importance of a Pronoun in Hindi Pronoun Definition and Examples in Hindi Types of Pronouns in Hindi Hindi Personal Pronouns Hindi Demonstrative Pronouns Hindi Interrogative Pronouns Hindi Indefinite Pronouns Hindi Relative Pronouns ... Show more

Do you remember the moment you fell in love with languages? Do you desire to learn or advance in Hindi quickly and effectively? Then you need a Hindi tutor. A common question that first-time language-learners ask is "Where do I begin?" The answer? Guidance. For native English-speakers who want to learn Asian languages, for example, timelines provided by the U.S. Foreign Service Institute can appear discouraging. However, defeating these odds is not unheard of. If you want to beat the odds yourself, one of the best learning options is a subscription to Premium PLUS from Innovative Language. As an active Premium PLUS member of JapanesePod101.com and KoreanClass101.com myself, I have an enjoyable experience learning at an accelerated... Show more

Are you familiar with the most important Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha? In the Hindu faith, he’s considered the god above all other gods, and multitudes of devoted Hindus worship him and celebrate his birth each year.  In this article, HindiPod101.com will teach you all about the Ganesh Chaturthi holiday in India and how it’s celebrated today. Let’s get started. 1. What is Ganesh Chaturthi?  Ganesh Chaturthi is the celebration of the गणेश भगवान का जन्मदिन (ganesh bhagwaan ka janmDin), or "birthday of Lord Ganesha." He is the most important deity in Hinduism, known for having a human-like body but the head of an elephant. Lord Ganesha is revered for his role in the universe as the "Remover of Obstacles," the "God of... Show more

Placing words in the right order is quite similar to weaving pearls beautifully into a string. How would it look if the pearls were put together haphazardly? Technically, they’re still pearls in a string; yet the beauty is ruined. The same is true for word order in a Hindi sentence structure, or in any other language for that matter. One can not speak correctly without knowing how to put words together in a sentence. Stuffing the words randomly falls under poor grammar. The sentence structure in one language may not be the same as the word order in another. The placement and sequence of words matter a lot because not following the right pattern often leads to meaningless and confusing conversations.So, in today’s lesson, we’ll focus... Show more