Author: Kavita Kumar
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2008
Language: multilingual
Pages: 434
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788129114037
Description
Speak Hindi from Day 1 is a unique, one of its kind and an invaluable resource for attaining a high level of proficiency in Hindi. Being equipped with this resource is like having your own personal tutor with you. It is a humble attempt to help learners wade through the initial difficulties related to language learning with reduced effort and without encountering frustration. You will soon find yourself comprehending, reading, writing and speaking the language. The text is extremely well organised and thorough. The grammar structures are explained clearly and succinctly, and the examples cover every possible question a student may encounter.
-The text is fully transliterated. Learning the Devanagri script, though advised, is no longer a necessity.
-The book presents a very organised and logical method of learning and teaching. The materials contained in the book are clear, easy to understand and reinforce all aspects such as reading, writing and speaking starting from a very basic level to a level that allows the learner to debate in Hindi.
The book comprises six sections:
Grammar
Stories
Dialogues with special focus on idiomatic expressions
Situational phrases
A chapter on useful vocabulary
Plenty of exercises with answers throughout the book.