Your First 100 Words In Hindi (Your First 100 Words In...Series) [Paperback]

Jane Wightwick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071469230 | ISBN-13: 978-0071469234 | Publication Date: February 1, 2006 | Edition: 1

Unravel the mystery of Hindi script

In Your First 100 Words in Hindi, you learn to decipher and read a new script by learning 100 primary words in Hindi. Covering the language of India, this new addition to the Your First 100 Words In series can be used as a supplement to language courses or for independent learning.

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Unravel the riddle of Hindi script

Finally overcome that major obstacle stopping you from making a start in Hindi--comprehending its alphabet! Whether you're learning on your own or in a class, thanks to Your First 100 Words in Hindi you will no longer be perplexed by the numerous accents and tonal marks. Each of these basic words is clearly presented in its Hindi alphabet, along with its correct pronunciation and English meaning. And every word is accompanied by a cartoon image, so you can visualize a word and remember what it means without much effort!

With help from Your First 100 Words in Hindi, you will:

• Become familiar with the Hindi alphabet
• Learn 100 words in eight basic topics--around the house, animals, around town, clothes, opposites, and more--so you can communicate with ease
• Use Scriptbreaker Tips to help you crack the code as you read Hindi words
• Speak Hindi confidently with help from the pronunciation guide
• Sharpen your knowledge of Hindi words and their meanings and pronunciations using tear-out flash cards
• Check your progress with extensive games and puzzles

No longer will an unfamiliar alphabet intimidate you! Take the first step to reading and speaking in a new language with Your First 100 Words in Hindi.

About the Author

Jane Wightwick is an experienced author and product developer in the field of foreign languages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071469230
• ISBN-13: 978-0071469234
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,086,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #56 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Hindi

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, November 30, 2009

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This review is from: Your First 100 Words In Hindi (Your First 100 Words In...Series) (Paperback)

I would not recommend this book as a study aid. It has so many English loanwords (words that are the same in English and Hindi) that it should be called 'Your First 25 Words in Hindi".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just for fun, and comprehension, December 10, 2008

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S. Davitt-Style "Triskie" (Somerville, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your First 100 Words In Hindi (Your First 100 Words In...Series) (Paperback)

This book is kind of like "fluff" -- it has a "hooked on phonics" methodology with pictures and lots of little 3rd grade level exercises -- It is not a definitive anything, BUT it is fun, it is an excellent comprehension builder, and it actually progresses in difficulty as you go further into the book. (the first chapter is "new" words that are mostly transliterated from the english -- tshirt, hotel, taxi -- It really helped me to be able to "scan" hindi words for meaning and speed, instead of sounding it out, and waiting for the rote romanization to link up to the meaning of the word.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for kids, June 14, 2007

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Mom of 3 hapa kids (WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your First 100 Words In Hindi (Your First 100 Words In...Series) (Paperback)

I'm teaching my daughter to read Hindi, and this book has helped. The flashcards are great. It helped me to introduce basic Hindi vocabulary to my kindergarten.