Introductory Hindi

Our Introductory Hindi language classes begin in Term 1 with a focus on learning the Devanāgarī (देवनागरी) script and basic conversation and vocabulary. Subsequent Terms reinforce both reading and writing, and focus on grammar, conversation and vocabulary.

Two teaching streams are currently on offer, one class for school-aged kids aged 10 and above that is offered on weekdays after school, and adult classes offered in the late afternoons and early evenings:

Introductory Hindi for Kids (Hindi 011):
- Specifically designed for children ages 10-19 who do not know how to read, write or speak the Hindi language.
- Introductory classes began with learning the Devanāgarī (देवनागरी) script, writing and reading practice, and included basic introductory grammar and some conversation.
- Term 2 classes will continue with Devanāgarī (देवनागरी) script reading and writing practice, and will continue with introductory grammar, vocabulary, and conversation.
- Kids who already understand and speak Hindi, but who do not know how to read and write in Devanāgarī, may chose to enroll in the Term 1 course only.
- Meets Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm.
- Classes begin on Thursday 13 February 2020 and run for eight successive weeks, with the last class of the Term held on Thursday 2 April 2020.
- Subsequent classes (Hindi 012, 013, and 014) will be held in the same time slot for the rest of the year.

Introductory Hindi for Adults (Hindi 101-Beginners):
- Specifically designed for adults (and older teens) who do not know how to read, write or speak the Hindi language, and who may wish to enroll in an evening class.
- Classes begin with learning the Devanāgarī (देवनागरी) script, writing and reading practice, and include basic introductory grammar and some conversation. Term 2 classes (Hindi 102) will continue with Devanāgarī (देवनागरी) script reading and writing practice, and will continue with introductory grammar, vocabulary, and conversation.
- Adults and older teens who already understand and speak Hindi, but who do not know how to read and write in Devanāgarī, may chose to enroll in the Term 1 course only.
- Meets on Friday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm.
- Classes begin on Friday 14 February 2020 and run for eight successive weeks, with the last class of the Term held on Friday 3 April 2020.
- Subsequent classes (Hindi 102, 103, and 104) will be held in the same time slot for the rest of the year.

Introductory Hindi for Adults (Hindi 103-Continuers):
- Specifically designed for adults (and older teens) who have completed Hindi 101 and Hindi 102 in 2019, and who wish to continue their language learning.
- This class may also be suitable for new students who can already read and write in Devanāgrī, but who may have rudimentary Hindi grammar and vocabulary skills. If you are a potential new student and may wish to enroll, please contact us.
- Hindi 103 for Adults class continues to meet on Friday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm.
- Classes begins on Friday 14 February 2020 and run for eight successive weeks, with the last class of the Term held on Friday 3 April 2020.
- Subsequent classes (Hindi 104 and Hindi 201 and 202) will be held in the same time slot for the rest of the year if there is sufficient interest.

Cost:
Cost per person per Term (8 classes):
- Waged: $104 (includes $4 online registration fee)
- Unwaged (unemployed, students, seniors): $84 (includes $4 online registration fee)

The course fee includes all teaching materials. Individual notebooks for note taking are not provided. Students must bring their own notebooks and pens/pencils.

To register, please visit the official website.