Basic Hindi I

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ranjan, Rajiv, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humanities--Textbooks.

Humanities.

Language and languages--Textbooks.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Michigan State University [2021]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Basic Hindi I is an online, interactive, and tech-enhanced textbook that promotes speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural skills. Each Chapter in this book has clear stated learning outcomes, a review of previous chapters, reading/listening sections, study abroad section, relevant grammatical items, and cultural notes. The pedagogical approach in the book is mixed and informed by the socio-cultural approaches and the generative approaches of the Second Language Acquisition theory. The mixed theoretical backgrounds match diverse learning and teaching philosophies and styles. Following the learning outcomes guided by American Council of Teaching Foreign Language (ACTFL), this textbook aims for the novice learners to attain intermediate low to mid-level proficiency level. The textbook incorporates pictures, audio-visual materials, and activities developed on the H5P platform to keep learners engaged.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Hindi Letters & Script

Chapter 2: Beginning Conversations

Chapter 3: परिवार "Family"

Chapter 4: Describing Places

Chapter 5: Expressing Likes, Dislikes, Needs, and Possession

Chapter 6: Giving Instruction and Making Request

Chapter 7: Expressing Present, Past, and Future Actions

Chapter 8: Talking About the Past and Completed Actions

Notes:

Description based on print resource