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In the 21st century, television is much more than an entertainment device. For anyone out there who wishes to learn spoken Hindi, watching a Hindi TV show is a brilliant way to do that. Regular exposure to quality Hindi TV shows will help make you fluent in the commonly used words in the Hindi language, the tone, and the culture of India as well. Netflix and YouTube make available several Hindi shows that you can check out and choose from. The easy recaps, optional playback speeds, and free access to Hindi TV shows online make it a great resource for beginners. Hindi TV shows in YouTube really offer so much convenience! But before setting out for your favorite Hindi show, brush up your basics at HindiPod101. Get one step ahead with... Show more

Planning to stay in India and want to know how to find work in India? If you know how to talk in Hindi, you’re already halfway there! In a country divided into so many states, their native languages and cultures could prove tricky when you’re looking for jobs in India. With a little effort, you can find promising opportunities if you Google India jobs. Whether you wish to grab government jobs in India or plan to explore IT jobs in India, command over Hindi interaction keeps you ahead of others on many fronts, since your job is just one aspect of your life. Start with a bonus, and download the Business Words & Phrases PDF for FREE! (Logged-In Member Only) These include, but aren’t limited to: Avoiding glitches in early... Show more

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

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! 1.... Show more

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. Also, don't forget to download... Show more

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

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

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

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

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