Hindi is one of the two official languages of India. The Hindi language has its roots in Sanskrit. Hindi is the third most spoken language in the world today next to English and Chinese. There are about 615 million Hindi-speaking people in the world. The Hindi-speaking population is confined mainly in India. Nepal, Pakistan, Mauritius, USA, Fiji, etc. also have large Hindi-speaking populations. It can also be said that there are Hindi speakers scattered all across the globe.

Learning Hindi, like any other language, as a second language is very useful. Once you have learned how to speak and write Hindi you will be able to communicate with the millions of Hindi speakers. You will be able to easily socialize with the Hindi-speaking communities. From this socialization, you can learn the culture and traditions as well.

Being able to speak Hindi is also a great advantage when you are visiting India. It will make your travel very easy and give you a more thrilling experience. It will be very easy to ask for help anytime. Since India is a major tourist destination it is an advantage to learn Hindi if you have plans to visit India. You might be able to communicate to the local people with English in the cities but when you are visiting remote places you will not be able to communicate in English and Hindi will come in handy at that moment. One thing to keep in mind is that there are a few certain parts of India where the population speaks Hindi very less and you will be able to communicate with them via English or their local dialects.

If you have mastered the Hindi language, you have also mastered one of the most complex grammars of all languages. Hindi literature has been prominent since the very early stages of human civilization. There are a number of texts, scripts, and literature in Hindi. You will be able to read these beautiful works of art and enjoy their beauty only if you are able to speak and understand Hindi. It gives you a wider range of literature to read and enjoy. 

India is also known for its Bollywood movies and songs. These movies and songs use Hindi as the main language. Without the knowledge of Hindi, you cannot understand and enjoy these movies and songs. But once you have learned Hindi you will be able to grasp the story and the underlying meanings and messages of these movies and songs. It is not just the actions that make a movie exciting but the dialogues of the movies. 

India has become a prominent nation in the field of trade and commerce in this modern world. Many nations want to have good international relationships with India. Since Hindi is one of the official languages of India, it has become very necessary to understand Hindi in order to have good relationships with India. It is also a kind of showing respect which will lead to a better relationship. And if you are able to speak and write Hindi, it is a big boost to your resume in search of jobs in India.

Learning a new language is full of pros and few cons. You will seldom find the cons of learning a language. Learning Hindi as a second language will sharpen your mind, boost your confidence, and make you enjoy a wider range of literature and arts. So do not bother wondering if there are cons in learning a new language. Remember it is always an advantage for you.