Introduction

The Sanskrit language is quite an old language. Although no clear evidence exists, the Sanskrit language is said to originate from a more basic Indo-European dialect. Indo-European is an extrapolated language, and there is no written evidence. The knowledgeable say many things that are against one other, but at one point they agree: Sanskrit is a very ancient language.

In the short history of the Sanskrit language, the complex studies conducted to determine the dates and the way Indo-European languages were developed, apart from Sanskrit, are nothing to be discussed here. The most significant point is that Sanskrit has some linkages to most of the languages we know; and that, although some people think this is dead, it is still fully alive

1. Know why you’re studying the Sanskrit language

Learning a language is not something that you can pick up and put down whenever you choose. According to Language Testing International, learning a language proficiently might take up to 2760 hours. Even simpler languages, such as Kannada or French, will take 720 hours to learn. Without real drive, no one can complete so much work on their own time.

You should consider the conflicting objectives for learning the language, and then consider why you are learning this new language. What makes it such a pleasurable language to learn? Is it possible to expand your options? You might also want to meet a native speaker, broaden your cultural horizons, or get out of your comfort zone.

2. Learn core words first

Nobody can memorise all of a language’s words. Instead, there are a handful of keywords that make up the great majority of what we say in everyday situations. In Sanskrit, for example, 90% of writings are made up of only 4000 words, whereas the remaining 10% are made up of 300,000 words, each of which has multiple uses for various reasons.

As a result, study the most important terms in your language first. You can fast progress to the point where you can have a conversation by focusing on those. Making apparent progress in this manner can help you stay motivated to advance to the next level.

3. Practice

As previously said, it might take up to 1760 hours to learn a language to a proficient level. If you study Sanskrit for two hours a day, five days a week, you will have put in nearly two years of effort.

It is therefore essential to practise regularly. You can’t just put in a lot of practice time on one day and then relax for three days. What you learn in that one day will be forgotten in a few days. Make a regular schedule for yourself and stick to it. The struggle is half won if you can make studying a language a habit.

4. Pronouncing Sanskrit Consonants

Set up consonant sounds throughout their transcription phases. The consonants reflect a breathing stop when the vowels are the breath tone. You avoid breathing in different sections of your lips to create the sound of consistency when you speak Sanskrit syllables.

The Sanskrit pronunciation points for your mouth are 5 which restrict airflow: the soft palate (only at the back of your mouth), the strong palate surrounding your tooth, your lips and your teeth.

The Sanskrit alphabet is structured systemically, with vowels first, together with the consonants indicated by their transcription keys. You have to add the vowel at the start only if you identify a consonant in Sanskrit.

5. Read Poetry and Sacred Books regularly

The Indian Digital Library has digitised at least 34,000 Sanskrit books. This increases your understanding and provides you with deeper insight into the Sanskrit language. But you cannot read something or words from a Sanskrit book without practising the language. It is therefore recommended that both the written and the books read equally.

6. Set goals and deadlines for yourself.

It is necessary to establish objectives for yourself as you study for yourself so that you can aspire for something. The question that you must ask yourself is ‘How long will you take to learn a language?’

It is important to set a practical deadline for oneself since it allows you to aspire for something. If you don’t establish a deadline, you have more time to delay. You will need to prepare and schedule a time to reach the deadline when you have determined it.

7. Don’t be scared of mistakes

Everyone assumes that children learn a lot better than adults, but a study by the journal Second Language Research said that the age at which second language acquisitions start is not an important factor.

So why do we consider that if children are not better at acquiring languages? One reason, unlike adults, when they make a speech or a language mistake, children don’t get humiliated. This can lead to perfect paralysis in the worst-case scenario. People are so frightened that they are wrong that they cease attempting to make progress and develop.

Mistakes are part of all language learning. Don’t worry about making such mistakes.