We arrange home-stays in educated local families where the students will have an opportunity to learn more about Indian culture. The program also provides a great opportunity to learn about Jaipur, Rajasthan's colorful capital and one of the most culturally vibrant cities in India.
The program offers two variations in the course, keeping in mind varied level of learners from beginner to intermediate. The flexibility of the plan is the most important feature of it. Therefore, at hindihour.com customization is inbuilt in almost everything. The course design is highly personalized, with option available for group classes or individual private sessions.
Beginners Hindi Course
The course covers the basics of the language in order to function in your Indian community. By the end of this course you will have an ample vocabulary to deal with everyday situations. You will be able to give directions, talk about yourself and your family, understand the names of common objects, make purchases, and even tell a simple story! You will be able to speak survival Hindi.
The course is designed as a 3 weeks' immersion in the language to familiarize the newcomer with daily life in India. It provides a solid base of vocabulary before progressing into next level.
Intermediate Hindi Course
The course aims acquiring proficiency beyond survival, towards mastery of everyday topics. You will focus on understanding and drilling grammar in order to express yourself accurately. Your vocabulary will widen in everyday subjects such as friendship, family, and food. You will learn the language necessary to hire somebody, and you will be able to express hopes for the future. Stories will become a major focus as you tell about events in your life and recount experiences you share with your helper.
Intermediate level is designed to be completed in 1-2 months. The grammar component is strengthened to learn exceptions, and your Hindi becomes quite error free. Writing and reading become more prominent, but speaking is still in the forefront of the learning process. At the end of intermediate level you should be able to discuss the physical world and everyday topics with ease. You should have mastery of the most common grammar elements.
