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Colloquial Hindi: The Complete Course for Beginners (Colloquial Series) Paperback – 5 Dec. 1996

by Tej K Bhatia (Author)
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First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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    978-0415110877
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  5. Publication date
    5 Dec. 1996
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    13.97 x 2.54 x 22.23 cm
  8. Print length
    352 pages
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Tej Bhatia is Professor of Linguistics and Director, South Asian Langs at Syracuse University. His areas of specialism including bilingualism, second language acquisition and the structure and teaching of English and South Asian languages.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (5 Dec. 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0415110874
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415110877
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.54 x 22.23 cm
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  • NickW
    1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2017
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars BOOK IS REALLY USEFULL FOR BEGINRES. THE SELLER IS FRAUD
    Reviewed in India on 14 June 2017
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    REALLY USEFULL FOR BEGINRES. It contains a CD.THE CD CONTAINS PRACTICE SESSIONS
    THE CD HAS BEEN PURPOSEFULLY REMOVED FROM AND NICELY PACKED BY THE SELLER.
    I'M DISAPOINTED.
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  • Neil
    5.0 out of 5 stars I beg to differ! Best book for Beginners out there!
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 March 2002
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    I have been learning hindi for the past two years, and I have been using many books in the process, including Snell and Weightman, an older book by Misra and Fairbanks, another book by Surendra Gambhir, and this one by Bhatia. For those starting from scratch, this book is the best option.
    Snell and Weightman move way too fast and you quickly find yourself in way over your head (unless you already have a background in hindi). I found this Bhatia's romanization excellent because it emphasized the difference between english and hindi sounds, and most importantly, Bhatia was consistent throughout (though hopefully some of the typos towards the end will be fixed in a future edition). His pronounciation introduction is also the best I've seen as far as emphasizing and drilling Hindi vocal nuances. The pacing of the book is very comfortable for the complete beginner.
    Bhatia also does not take anything for granted. A lot of important questions left unanswered by other books are treated thoroughly in this text (like the compound use of "lena", "jaana", and "dena"; the frequent ommision of the "a" sound in the middle of words; and the fact that words like "mahal" and "kahana" are pronounced "mehel" and "kehena"; just to name a few...) You are really able to digest everything as you go along. Bhatia's word list and grammatical summary in the back are god-sends, and his mnemonics like "nerd nouns" and "laal adjectives" are clever and effective. He also puts his lessons in a cultural perspective that is crucial for using your hindi socially.
    One criticism I would make is the lack of emphasis on the devanagri script. If you use this book, you should really take the initiative and learn the script. It will help you as you progress to more advanced books.
    It seems like the few who gave this book a bad wrap are educators who are used to hindi being taught in a certain way. I think the things that make this book different also make it the best.
    My recommendation is start out with this book, then go through Snell and Weightman, using the early lessons as review, then go through Surendra Gambhir's pricey but excellent "Spoken Hindi" set. All these books have their lessons on cassette. I transferred all the lessons to CD, which made my studying much more efficient. Also get McGregor's beautiful Hindi-English Dictionary which will be a cozy campanion throughout. If you can even find the Misra and Fairbanks book, don't bother. It is quite antiquated and impractical, and the tapes are a nightmare. Happy studying!
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  • K. Parmalee
    3.0 out of 5 stars Suitable For Whetting Your Curiosity And More
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 May 2006
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    I purchased both the book and the audio CD, and so far I've read maybe 8 or so pages, but have played the CDs quite a bit as a companion to my daily commute. Bhatia is my first exposure to Hindi langauge instruction. So far the experience has been enjoyable, though a lot of Hindi letters sound alike to my tin ear.

    Compared to products I've used for other langauges (mostly Berlitz tapes), the Hindi CD is a vast improvement, moving beyond "set piece conversation" into more general usage.

    Obviously, I'm not in a position to critique Bhatia's style of instruction or other technical details.

    The CDs I received are "burned" (CD-Rs) with one-color silk screening, and not pressed. That's OK, but for extra safety, ripping a copy for general use is recommended. Keeping CD-Rs in hot cars is an express ticket to data oblivion.

    My only minor gripe is that I wish that those who write about Hindi or Indian culture would stop apologizing for India's social problems. Remember, the USA broke away from Great Britain in 1776 with a population of about 3 million. India started her own path in 1947 with a population hundreds of times greater. It took the USA roughly 70-80 years to achieve social and economic milestones comparable to Europe. So just chill and remember that respect comes to those with lots of money and power (such as one gains by splitting the atom.)
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  • sjmaxqnz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Barhaiya! Really excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 January 2005
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    This is a fantastic resource. I have just received my copy and already I am in love with it. It is very well-written, and strikes a nice balance between the structure of the langauge and usability. I especially like that the author is no fan of prescriptivists, and so presents "Hindi as she is spoke". I would not say that it is "better" than Snell's TYH, but it takes a slightly different approach, and is, in my opinion a great complement to the other work.

    My only gripes are the way that all the devanagari is stuck at the back (grr!) and that I had to buy the book and CD separately. Even with those minuses, it is absolutely worth it, and I would rate it a must have.
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  • Clothilde
    5.0 out of 5 stars For the Beginner and Refreshing in the Hindi Language - Perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 June 2013
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    I have had this book and its cassette and CD counterparts for several years, but misplaced the cassettes, which I use in the car. I have been self-studying Hindi for four years, and deeply enjoy doing so as I drive about doing the day's errands. I am delighted to be able to do so again! This approach to the language has been extremely useful, helpful and a great deal of fun.
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