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This title offers a fast and effective way for travelers to learn 1,200 basic foreign language words and phrases. This pack helps travelers acquire key 'survival' phrases that will make their trips more successful and comfortable; includes phrase book and audio recording in CD format; and has audio materials recorded by native speakers that can be used independently of phrase book. Hindi, the national language of India, is the world's second most spoken language.

Hindi: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the core structures and features of modern Hindi. Assuming no prior knowledge of Hindi grammar, this book avoids jargon and overly technical language as it takes the student through the complexities of Hindi grammar in short, readable sections. Suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult education classes, key features include: Full examples throughout in both Devanagari and Rom...

The Essential package is a unique multimedia introduction to Hindi.   At the core of Hindi, Essential Edition is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorized words or scripts.   Millions have learned with Living Language®. Now it’s your turn.      • 2 Books: 10 lessons, additional review exercises, dialogues, and a grammar summ...

This book provides an introduction to the Urdu language, showing where it is spoken and who speaks it, differences and similarities between Urdu and English, and introducing some key basic vocabulary and phrases.

Part of the 'World of Faiths' series, this book looks at Hinduism. It features its key beliefs, how it is practised around the world, religious buildings and places, key figures and leaders, and festivals and traditions.

Contains extensive vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation sections; script throughout for both Hindu and Urdu; conversation topics together with essential language; also includes cultural tips and information with an extensive food section.

This title presents an unvarnished account of missionary life in Hawai'i. Ever since Protestant missionaries from the United States first reached Hawai'i in 1820, they have inspired conflicting passions. In evangelical circles, the missionaries are praised for christianizing Hawai'i, transforming Hawaiian into a written language, and inoculating the islanders against smallpox. But this celebratory assessment is rejected by modern-day Hawaiian nationalists, who excoriate the missionaries as advan...

A dictionary that makes learning words in Hindi easier. It is suitable for ages 5-10.

Ideal for travellers of all ages who are looking for a reliable and up-to-date Hindi phrase book, it contains all the phrases you really need when you are in India. This is a brand new edition in the Berlitz bestselling phrase book series with useful cultural and travel tips written by local authors, a two-way dictionary and an essential grammar and pronunciation guide. New phrases include "What is the WiFi password?" and "Can I charge my iPad?" Other features include a fresh, crisp design and u...

Lonely Planet's Hindi, Urdu & Bengali Phrasebook & Dictionary is your passport to the most relevant phrases and vocab for all your travel needs. Get more from your multi-country trip with easy-to-find phrases for Hindi, Urdu & Bengali. Ask for directions in dynamic Delhi, book a river trip through Bangladeshi countryside, or haggle like a local at street bazaars -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so...

This book masterfully captures the essence of the Japanese tea ceremony-its role in decluttering the mind and focusing on the present-while also introducing the objects and rituals that make it unique. Author Randall Channell Soei-the highest-ranked non-Japanese within the Urasenke tea ceremony tradition-has been teaching the ancient method of preparing, serving and drinking tea to Japanese and foreigners for over 20 years from his studio in Kyoto, Japan. In this book, he explains the key eleme...

An attentive critique on contemporary reality-modernity, capitalism, industrialization-this first United States publication of Mangalesh Dabral, presented in bilingual English and Hindi, speaks for the dislocated, disillusioned people of our time. Juxtaposing the rugged Himalayan backdrop of Dabral's youth with his later migration in search of earning a livelihood, this collection explores the tense relationship between country and city. Speaking in the language of deep irony, these compassionat...

The nine extensive essays of this volume are by specialists on South Asia whose research focus includes the extremely complicated problematics of the linguistic situation there. It is devoted to the broadly understood problem of defining Hindi as well as indicating the different ranges of its use. The authors of the included texts come from Europe, the USA and India, and grapple with questions such as what Hindi is, how it functions in the social, political and cultural dimensions of present-day...

Featuring over 1,200 useful phrases and expressions and over 2,300 words, this is the perfect companion for any trip abroad. Easy to use, the colour-coded language guide helps travellers converse with confidence and travel with ease. Sections cover the most popular situations - basic expressions and greetings, eating out, travel, sightseeing, shopping, health and more. Additional features include: grammar section, bilingual dictionary, full pronunciation guide, extensive menu reader, mini-dialog...

Hindi-English and English-Hindi translations arranged in dictionary style throughout, make this one of the more accessible guides to the Hindi language. Together with pertinent and contemporary travel tips, combined with useful basic grammar and a menu reader, the Rough Guide to Hindi is an essential tool for anybody contemplating visiting the subcontinent.

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