Introduction:

Hindi or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in India. Hindi has been described as a standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language, which itself is based primarily on the Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighboring areas of Northern India. Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with the English language. It is an official language in 9 States and 3 Union Territories and an additional official language in 3 other States. Hindi is also one of the 22 scheduled languages of the Republic of India.

Learning a language like Hindi is an amazing process, and every stage of it can be very fulfilling. But time is money, and although we would all love to have limitless time to improve our language skills, the truth is that our personal and professional life leave little time to learn a language. And let’s face it: whether it be for an upcoming vacation to Delhi or a business trip to Mumbai, you want to be fluent in conversational Hindi as fast as possible.

Learning a language is a complex process that is different for each individual based on several different factors.

• The Foreign Service Institute examined a group of native English speakers between the ages of 30 and 40 who were studying foreign languages at their institute. The students’ resulting levels were measured using the Interagency Language Roundtable Scale with the goal being to calculate how long it took students to reach “General professional proficiency” or higher.
• According to the FSI, the closer a language is to your native language, the faster you will learn that language. They divided their findings into five basic language categories based on the languages’ similarity to English, which determined how long it took learners to reach general professional proficiency or higher.
• According to FSI findings, Hindi is in Language Group IV and it will take you around 1,100 hours to learn it.

Time and commitment are the fundamental factors of learning a new language. The more time you devote the faster you will learn. That’s simple maths! 

There’s no foolproof way to learn to speak Hindi , but we can offer you some tips:

1. IDENTIFY YOUR GOALS

What do you actually want to do with the Hindi language? If your aim is to speak with the Kannadiga side of your family, then you’ll need to hone in on your speaking and listening skills. It will also make sense to learn some of the vocabulary specific to the topics your family likes to talk about.

So, if discussions over politics typically break out, start reviewing phrases for talking about politicians and taxes. Or if your family likes to talk about the movies instead, drill up on genre-specific vocabulary.

2. CREATE A STUDY PLAN

Now you know what you want to study, decide how and when you’re going to do it. But be realistic! If you’re a busy person, you’re unlikely to have two hours a day, seven days a week to study.

Go at a manageable rhythm. You don’t want to dread your study sessions. And if you’re struggling to fit them in, try to study for less time but more frequently. It will be more effective than a long, intense session of cramming once a week.

If you get busy, re-evaluate your schedule. And if you fall off the wagon and skip a week? Relax, it happens. Just start again. Perhaps try doing a quick refresher of the most recent material to ease your way back into it.

3. DECIDE HOW YOU’RE GOING TO STUDY

We’re going to explore a huge number of courses, textbooks, apps, podcasts, YouTube channels, online classes, and more in this article. We’ll tell you our honest opinion of them, and for many of them, you can click through and read a more detailed review along with a rating.

But not every resource is well suited to every learner. You might prefer visually attractive worksheets and grammar-based explanations. Or you find you learn best by speaking and or listening. So, take this into account when choosing between resources, and don’t be afraid to try a few out to see what works best.

No matter what methods you choose, try to do a bit of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. And look for a certain degree of balance between grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

4. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

It can be hard to see your progress on a day-to-day basis, and this can make learning a language demotivating. Some days, you’ll feel like your listening ability has deteriorated. Other days, you’ll struggle to remember “basic” vocabulary that you learned and drilled five months ago, only to never use again. (After all, how often do you say the words “mouse,” “accountant,” and “ice” in everyday life?)

First, don’t feel bad about this: it is a normal part of learning a language and doesn’t actually mean your Hindi knowledge has decreased. In fact, if you track your progress, you will still see an overall improvement.

So, instead of beating yourself up because you didn’t understand someone, reread something you read or wrote a few months ago, rewatch a TV show, or relisten to a podcast. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how far you’ve come.

5. REWARD YOURSELF BY DOING FUN THINGS IN HINDI

We’re not talking about reading a level-appropriate book to practice your reading. Sure, it’s a great way to study – but we want you to actually reward yourself, not just add to your homework list.

Try watching a movie because the trailer looks amazing. Don’t worry about whether you have subtitles on, pause to look up what a word means, or do any “good” language-learning tricks: this is fun, not studying.

Read a comic even though nearly all the communication is visual, not verbal. Trawl through forums dedicated to your hobbies. Add terrible puns to your shopping list because they’ll make your housemates giggle.  

6. SPEAK AND PRACTICE UNTIL YOU ARE TIRED. 

You need to speak a lot without the fear of making a mistake. Making mistakes and learning from them will gradually help you to learn the language faster. Keep on practicing as it will make you more perfect! 

7. FIND A SUITABLE HINDI TUTOR AND TRY TO LEVERAGE LANGUAGE HACKING RULES 

We all know that information is present in abundance but willpower is not. And one of the reasons why most of them fail to reach fluency in learning Hindi or other languages is the lack of proper accountability and guidance. Try to find a coach or tutor to guide you throughout your language learning journey will make the journey very simple. 

Also, try to leverage each and every possible advantage you can take to reach your goal faster instead of following just the traditional rules.