How to Learn Hindi Vocabulary

The Central Intelligence Agency's World Factbook reports that 41 percent of India's inhabitants speak Hindi. It is a language based on ancient Sanskrit. It is also widely spoken in Nepal and Pakistan and can be heard in Fiji and South Africa. Travelers to South Asia may want to learn basic Hindi vocabulary to aid in their travels. Many online resources and language communities can assist in expanding your knowledge of the Hindi language.

Instructions

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      Make flashcards. Websites such as Flashcarddb.com and Flashcardmachine.com allow you to create electronic flashcards. Use these to keep track of which words will need more practice on and which ones you have successfully learned. Though it may seem old-fashioned, creating physical flashcards is still an effective method for memorizing words.

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      Join an online Hindi language course. LiveMocha.com and MyLanguages.org allow you to learn Hindi for free by registering in an online course and completing language exercises, including vocabulary drills. These courses also have tools which allow you to listen to audio pronunciation of vocabulary words, a practical tool to aid in proper verbal Hindi skills. SyVum.com is another online resource that offers Hindi vocabulary words grouped into specific categories.

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      Read materials in Hindi. Reading in Hindi is essential for learning vocabulary in context. Check sites like Colorado State University (See Resources 1) for online Hindi reading materials, including newspapers. Read Hindi materials and keep a list of new vocabulary.

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      Join a Hindi language exchange. Many websites offer opportunities to speak or chat with native Hindi speakers by using voice over Internet technology (like Skype or MSN Messenger) or by chatting with instant messaging technology. The language exchange can be done any time and with any available person, no matter where you are in the world.

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