The Hindi-English Phrase Book–containing an English-Hindi dictionary, a guide to Hindi grammar and a list of commonly used Hindi phrases–is the perfect companion for short and long-term visitors to India. With an easy-to-follow, user-friendly plan that is the specialisation of the author Kavita Kumar, the Hindi English Phrasebook lists nearly three thousand words, covering diverse situations and conversations. It includes proverbs and idioms as well as useful tips and cultural notes to broaden understanding about conditions within India. A valuable guide, this book will ensure pleasant social contacts, an enjoyable journey and a memorable vacation.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kavita Kumar
Kavita Kumar (nee Krishna Bhasin) holds a Masters degree in Economics from Delhi University. Starting her career as lecturer in Economics at Janki Devi College, Delhi, she taught at a few other places, then dedicated herself to teaching English and Hindi as a second language. She runs her own school in Varanasi (India) teaching Hindi, English and basic German to students from Europe, India, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Thailand and several other countries. Her specialization is active Hindi in use today. She has been constantly pursuing informal research to design an easy-to-follow user-friendly plan to learn and teach Hindi. Her book Hindi for Non-Hindi-Speaking People (with accompanying workbook) has been widely acclaimed and appreciated by readers as a precious resource to learn Hindi. She is widely traveled; and has lived in Canada, Japan, Germany and USA. She is well-acquainted with the diverse emotional needs of beginner students whose learning process involves encounters with an alien culture an well. On account of a broad spectrum of experiences in varied cultures and surrounding, she is well-equipped to help students from any background emotionally and academically.
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