Rupert Snell

A course in spoken and written Hindi includes dialogues, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural tips.

The Hindi script - called Devanagari - is a beautifully logical writing system. Its phonetic arrangement makes it quite easy to learn and once you know the basic four dozen or so characters, you will be well on your way to reading the signs, posters, notices, street names, signposts and advertisements that are part of the everyday scene in North India. This book introduces the characters of Devanagari one by one in phonetic groups, steadily building up your ability to read and write. It also gives you some information on the cultural orientation of the language, explaining where Hindi belongs in the history of Indian languages and showing where its words come from. There are hints for authentic handwriting skills and plenty of exercises throughout so that you can practise what you've learnt. Examples from real-life signs, notices and advertisements show you the language in context.

It's easy to teach yourself Hindi!"Complete Hindi: A Teach Yourself Guide" provides you with a clear and comprehensive approach to Hindi, so you can progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking, and writing Hindi with confidence.Within each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are introduced through life-like dialogues. You'll learn grammar in a gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject. Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This program also features current cultural information boxes that reflect recent changes in society.Features: One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of the language

Teach Yourself Hindi Dictionary provides a comprehensive vocabulary and a concise grammar section. Idiomatic usage is also covered to create a dictionary that is easy to use.

For those who find learning a new language daunting, the Teach Yourself Beginner's Language Series is just what the language teacher ordered. Each friendly and practical course introduces the new language without overwhelming the learner and includes: Lively dialogues and exercises A helpful pronunciation section Manageable lists of practical vocabulary A glossary of grammar terms Hints on how to make learning easy Fascinating language and cultural information Accompanying dialogue recordings on CD

By the end of the book, you will be reading and writing Hindi with confidence!"Read and Write Hindi Scripts" is a step-by-step introduction to the script that will enable you to read Hindi signs, notices, advertisements and headlines. Script is introduced in stages, accompanied with lots of practice. There are plenty of example words and phrases that are seen everywhere in any Hindi-speaking environment so you can familiarize yourself with the most common signs and directions.

Teach Yourself takes the pain out of picking up a new language Get Started in Hindi requires no prior experience in the language and gives you the opportunity to study at a reasonable, steady pace. This course makes the process nearly painless--it is written in a friendly and supportive tone, and the structure offers you plenty of opportunities for self-practice. You are in control of your learning experience, so you never feel overwhelmed or rushed. This practical course introduces the new language without inundating you and includes dialogues and exercises, a helpful pronunciation section, manageable lists of practical vocabulary, a glossary of grammar terms, and more.

With over 14,000 definitions, including everyday idioms and expressions, here is the perfect tool to support anyone learning Hindi "Essential Hindi Dictionary" contains mutated forms of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and prepositions integrated into the main alphabetical structure. This enables you to trace the standard form of a mutated word without difficulty. Irregularly formed plural nouns are systematically included, and each Hindi verb is complete with its first person singular form in the present tense. In addition, many of the prepositions governed by various verbs are included. Throughout, the dictionary is illustrated with examples of language in action, with an emphasis on Hindi idiomatic usage. The book also features a short introduction to some of the relevant features of Hindi grammar, including the conjugation of verbs and prepositions, the comparison of adjectives, forms of personal pronouns, and a summary of the main rules of consonantal mutation.

This "Teach Yourself Hindi" course is designed to enable those with no previous knowledge of Hindi to reach the point where they can communicate effectively and read, write and converse on a range of topics. With its accompanying cassette and book-cassette pack it will also prove useful as a teaching aid for classes. Dr Weightman has also written "An Introductory Hindi Course" and "An Introduction to Hindi for VSO".

A lively, practical way to develop and improve basic foreign language skillsThis new, audio-based language series from Teach Yourself is an entertaining, nonintimidating way for beginners to build conversational proficiency. Each course covers 10 key situations--from greetings and buying food and drink to shopping, asking for directions, and visiting locals--and includes two conversations per topic. The explanations and instructions are simple and bite-size, making this a very accessible program.Each audiopackage: Builds confidence through a variety of listening exercises, from repetition of foreign language prompts to replying to English prompts Covers structures, useful phrases, and strategies for holding two-way conversations Lets learners assess their progress with specific objectives and review sections Includes a 48-page guide with key words and conversations in written form for reference

Teach Yourself takes the pain out of picking up a new language Get Started in Hindi requires no prior experience in the language and gives you the opportunity to study at a reasonable, steady pace. This course makes the process nearly painless--it is written in a friendly and supportive tone, and the structure offers you plenty of opportunities for self-practice. You are in control of your learning experience, so you never feel overwhelmed or rushed. This practical course introduces the new language without inundating you and includes dialogues and exercises, a helpful pronunciation section, manageable lists of practical vocabulary, a glossary of grammar terms, and more. The accompanying audio CD features recordings by native speakers and contains dialogues from the book as well as exercises in listening and speaking.

Autobiographical writing in Hindi is a personal and intimate genre that rewards both the Hindi reader and the learner of the language. Each author paints a unique picture of life in India – and indeed of life in general; many of the fifty-one extracts given in this book are by professional writers, but we also meet painters, poets, patriots, politicians, musicians, academics, a station-master and a prisoner on death row. There is joy here, and much laughter; but also pain, unease, and torment. Reader beware!An introduction on language and style begins the book, frequently referencing the original texts that follow; each Hindi excerpt has a two-page introduction in English and a detailed facing-page glossary-cum-commentary for those who need it.

A collection of devotional hymns dedicated to Krishna by Hita Harivamsa.

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The Rāmcaritmānas of Tulsidas, begun in 1574 CE, is the most widely known and best loved devotional text in the whole of the north Indian vernacular tradition. Still widely read today-typically with the help of modern commentaries-it is also the subject of public performance styles that have brought it to the widest possible audiences. A source of inspiration and comfort to countless millions over the centuries, the Mānas stands as the classic exemplar of the Ramayana tradition for speakers of Hindi and its dialects. The book in your hand introduces Tulsi's Awadhi masterpiece to readers who are already at home in modern standard Hindi.

A unique anthology of South Asian Poetry in Britain. It combines the best of poetry in 1. English (6 poems) 2. Bangla (8 poems) 3. Gujrati (1 poem) 4. Hindi (6 poems) 5. Punjabi (5 poems) 6. Urdu (16 poems) It reflects the selected works of over 100 poets who gathered together at the Watermans Arts Centre in April 1995. The works of 30 poets were selected and the English translations, approved by the poets, printed alongside their work. The adviser to the editorial committee was headed by Professor Rupert Snell, head of Department of languages and Cultures, School of Asian and Oriental Studies of the University of London. The event and the publication of the book has been sponsored by London Borough of Hounslow, in particular Mr Chamanlal Chaman, Arts and Venue Section

Este curso está diseñado para jóvenes y adultos que necesitan una introducción estructurada al idioma hindi, ya sea estudiando de manera individual o en clase y de un modo tan rápido como sea posible. Cada una de las doce lecciones contempla una situación social o práctica nueva, al tiempo que introduce en la gramática de manera gradual y sencilla. La gramática presentada de un modo claro y ameno, los textos y las audicionees permitirán al estudiante desenvolverse con soltura en situacionees cotidianas. Hay multitud de ejemplos y de ejercicios, y todas las preguntas vienen con sus respuestas inmediatamente o al final del libro. El vocabulario de cada lección aparece en un completo glosario al final del libro. Los dos CD que acompañan al libro están grabados por hablantes nativos y contienen los diálogos del libro y ejercicios de comprensión y expresión oral.

The Caurasi Pada (Eighty-four Hymns) is a sixteenth-century anthology of devotional Braj Bhasa verses ascribed to Hita Harivamsa, a devotee of Radha. With the delicacy of their language and the intensity of their sentiments, these poems recreate the bucolic world of Jayadeva; and their devotional content gives them an unrivaled place in the history of Vaisnava devotional literature. The text, which comprises the theological basis of the Radhavallabha sampradaya, appears here for the first time in a critical edition and is accompanied by a fully annotated rendering in English. The study which follows the text examines its language and prosody, with particular reference to the musical tales in which it is sung in the contemporary tradition of the Radhavallabhi hymnal; and a further section traces the processes by which the text has been transmitted by sectarian tradition over the centuries.