Before we set out to explore how to say "hello" in Hindi and other aspects of saying hello in Hindi, let us share with you the fact that India is a land of various languages. And frankly, we’re not even sure how many Indian alternatives there are to greet each other. It would be like counting the stars in the sky. Thus, "hello" in Hindi translation can vary greatly based on context. But when it comes to saying "good morning" in Hindi or "hello" in Hindi, take a breath of relief as the number shrinks to only a handful of Hindi "hello" words. In India, spoken Hindi is a seamless blend of Hindi and Urdu. Of course, many native people offer greetings in Hindi and English both. In this article, beginners will learn the most common words for... Show more

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons. We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more

Your Learning, Streamlined – The New Lesson Interface Your learning is about to get a whole lot easier. More than ever, learners are choosing mobile as the platform to study Hindi. Mobile has always been a part of our DNA. We began our life on your iPod, and have remained by your side ever since. In our 11th year, we’re returning to our roots as a way to learn Hindi on-the-go. How? With a brand-new lesson interface just for you. Hint: It will launch in beta later this month! If you want to secure access to this brand new upgrade, take advantage of the upcoming All Access Pass Sale! Click Here to Get 25% OFF All HindiPod101 Subscriptions! (example taken from japanesepod101.com) It’s built from the ground-up to be a... Show more

Learn a little Hindi everyday with the free Hindi Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!बतख (baTakh) duck (noun)बतख पानी में गोते लगा रहे है|badakh paanee mein gote lagaa rahe haiThe ducks are bobbing in the water.बतख उड़ रहे है|batakh uD rahen hainThe ducks are flying.बतख की आवाज़ गूंजती है|batakh ki aawaz goonjtee haiA duck’s quack echoes.उत्तर में रहने वाले बतख सर्दियों में दक्षिण की ओर उड़ते हैं|uttar mein rahane wale batakh sardiyon mei dakshin ki aur uDte hainDucks in the north fly south for the winter.भूरे रंग का बदखbhure rang kaa batakhbrown duckOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Hindi Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and... Show more

Hello Listeners, There are two halves to learning Hindi. No, no. Not grammar and vocabulary. Not reading and speaking. Think bigger. The first half is your learning material and your methods. This includes your HindiPod101 lessons, your lesson notes, your textbooks, workbooks, apps, and so on. And the second half? It’s you. It’s how much you care to learn the language. It’s your actions – past, current, and future – that determine where exactly your language progress is going. Actions like...sleeping less to study more, consistently putting in a specific amount of time regardless of how little it is, ignoring everything around you for the sake of focus, and studying language that’s beyond your capability just so you can... Show more

Hi listeners! Looking for a new language to study? Aside from HindiPod101, we have 28 other languages that you can learn the fast, fun and easy way! And now there’s even more. We’ve added 2 new languages to the Innovative Language family. What are they? Based on user requests, we’ve launched Danish and Czech. Czech, believe it or not, used to be called “Bohemian” until sometime in the 19th century. It's the official language of the Czech Republic, one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. And like all Slavic languages, Czech has a reputation for having lots of consonants clustered together. But don’t let that scare you away. Czech uses the Latin script, which makes it easier to learn than a character-based... Show more

Welcome Back Listener! It’s been a while! Last time we saw you, it was still 2013... Christmas trees were up, and you were still making your 2014 resolutions. Now that the new year has begun, the #1 question everyone’s asking is... “How do I fulfill my resolution and make serious Hindi progress?” One: Stop thinking and start doing. Take on the challenge and jump in. Your progress starts NOW. Two: Create a measurable and attainable Hindi goal. (Master 100 new words in 2 weeks, listen to 5 Hindi lessons a week, hold a Hindi conversation for 5 minutes, etc.) Three: Challenge yourself more each month. (Go for 10 minute conversations, move on to 200 words, etc.) It’s as easy as that! So in 2014, take the HindiPod101... Show more

Hi Listener, Want to speak more Hindi in 2014? You need exposure to native Hindi conversation from day 1. You need a Hindi speaker to explain it all – the words, the grammar, and cultural nuances. And you get all of that in every single HindiPod101 lesson. In fact, we’re starting up a brand new season just in time for the New Year! Starting January 6th, 2014, we’ll be publishing brand new seasons of Audio and Video Lessons to get you mastering Hindi the fast, fun and easy way! Want to know what you can expect? Here’s HindiPod101’s Lesson Schedule: Monday: Beginner Series Thursday: Throwback Thursday Lessons (Get a free random lesson from the past sent directly to your e-mail inbox.) ... Show more

Hi there! Do you come across new Hindi words that you forget faster than you learn? Yep, happens all the time. Here’s what you do. Create a word list and start adding new words you’ve been learning. It’ll be your best friend for mastering new vocab, improving your Hindi and just becoming an intelligent all-round Hindi speaker. While we’re at it, care to access other Hindi learners’ word lists too? As of now, you can! With Custom Lists, an exclusive mobile web app for Premium and Premium PLUS users, you create, study and share your Hindi wordlists with others. Custom Lists is a mobile web app, accessible with any browser on any device, PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, or tablet. It’s your own ever-growing collection of vocab... Show more