Mode of Attendance: Part-time
Hindi Beginners 1 online intensive aims to provide a thorough introduction to contemporary Hindi. This course is designed for students who want a structured course of tuition in the language. It starts with a gentle introduction to the language and prepares students for some new social or practical situations whilst also gradually introducing grammar. As the course progresses, it aims to provide you with further confidence and vocabulary to discuss more complex topics, write and read more challenging texts in the language.
Duration: 15hrs of classes, 5 weeks
Hindi Beginners 1 Online Intensive (42885)
August-September 2022 Timetable:
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2nd August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Thursday | 4th August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Tuesday | 9th August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Thursday | 11th August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Tuesday | 16th August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Thursday | 18th August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Tuesday | 23rd August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Thursday | 25th August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Tuesday | 30th August | 19:00-20:30 |
| Thursday | 1st September | 19:00-20:30 |
Method
The course is taught in English and Hindi with coverage of the four key skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), and a good balance between communicative activities, structure practice and grammar. Students are encouraged to start speaking the language from the outset, and exercises are set that require pair work and group activities. You are expected to attend regularly, participate in class and complete homework regularly to ensure learning progress. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor.
This will be achieved through 20 hours of blended learning: this is composed of 15 hours of online structured lessons with the teacher. This is supplemented by a minimum of 5 hours of guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.
Materials
The course will be based on the textbook: Snell, R. (2014) Get Started in Hindi (2nd Ed. + CDs). Teach Yourself Books: London.
The textbook is not included in the fee and can be purchased from SOAS bookshop bookshop@soas.ac.uk
Online Course Requirements
Please ensure you have checked the Learner Support page.
Fees
£299. Please see our Fees Page for full information and discounts available.
Terms and Conditions
Before applying, please be sure that you have read the SOAS Language Centre Terms and Conditions.
How to Apply
This Hindi Beginner 1 course is aimed at complete beginners, no previous knowledge is required. Click here to enrol for Hindi Beginners 1 (42885) online intensive. Please note that places are first come first served. Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 17th July, whichever is soonest.
Continuing Your Study
This Hindi Beginners 1 course is equivalent to the 10 week Hindi Beginners 1 level; students who complete this course may be able to join a Beginners 2 for our term starting October 2022, or a future term at SOAS Language Centre.