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 around the world!

Table of Contents

1. Top One Million Words You Need to Know for April Fools’ Day
2. Hindi Phrases You Can Use on April Fools’ Day
3. Some of the Coolest April Fools’ Pranks To Play on Anybody
4. How Can HindiPod101 Make Your April Fools’ Day Special?
5. Top 1000 Most Useful Phrases in Hindi - Testing New Technology

1. Top One Million Words You Need to Know for April Fools’ Day

Do you want to know how to say April Fools’ Day in Hindi? Well, there are millions of ways and words, but here are the top one million Hindi words you really need to know! Simply click this link. Here are some of them you will find useful:

1. joke - मज़ाक - mazaak
2. funny - मज़ेदार - mazeDaar
3. surprise - आश्चर्य - aashcharya
4. sneaky - गुप्त - gupT
5. prankster - शरारती - shararaTi
6. humor - हास्य - hasya
7. lie - झूठ - jhooth
8. fool - मूर्ख - moorkh
9. prank - मज़ाक - mazaak
10. deceptive - कपटी - kaptii
11. April 1st - पहली अप्रैल - pahli april
12. play a joke - किसी पे मज़ाक करना - kissi pe mazaak karna

2. Hindi Phrases You Can Use on April Fools’ Day

Don’t limit yourself to practical jokes - use these April Fools’ phrases in Hindi to prank your favorite Hindi speaking friend or colleague!

1. I learned Hindi in 1 month.
   • मैने एक महीने में हिन्दी सीखी है।
   • Maine ek mahīnē mēin hindī sīkhi hai.
2. All classes for today got canceled.
   • आज के लिए सभी कक्षाओं को रद्द कर दिया गया हे।
   • aaj ke liye sabhi kakshao ko radd kar diya gaya hai.
3. I’m sorry, but I’ve just broken your favorite pair of glasses.
   • मैं माफी चाहता हूँ, लेकिन मैने आपके पसंदीदा चस्मे तोड़ दिए.
   • Mein maffi chatta hoon, lekin maine aapke pasandida chashme tod diye.
4. Someone has just hit your car.
   • अभी अभी किसी ने आपकी गाड़ी को पीछे से मारा है.
   • abhi abhi kissi ne aapki gaddi ko peeche se mara hai.
5. I’m getting married.
   • मैं शादी कर रहा हूँ।
   • Mein śhaādī karr rahā hoon.
6. You won a free ticket.
   • आप ने एक मुफ़्त टिकेट जीता है.
   • apne ek muft ticket jita hai.
7. I saw your car being towed.
   • मैने आपकी कार को लेजाते हुए देखा है।
   • maine aapki car ko lejatte huae dēkhā hai.
8. They’re giving away free gift cards in front of the building.
   • वे इमारत के सामने मुफ्त उपहार कार्ड दे रहे हैं।
   • Vē imārat kē sāmnē muft uphāar cards dē rahē hain.
9. A handsome guy is waiting for you outside.
   • एक सुंदर लड़का बाहर आप के लिए इंतजार कर रहा है।
   • Ēk sundar laddkā bāhar āap kē liē intjārr kar rahā hai.
10. A beautiful lady asked me to give this phone number to you.
    • एक सुंदर महिला ने मुझे यह नंबर आपको देने के लिए बोला है
    • ek sunder mahilla ne mujhe yeh number aapko denne ke liyye bola hai.
11. Can you come downstairs? I have something special for you.
    • क्या आप नीचे आ सकते हो? मेरे पास आपके लिए कुछ ख़ास है
    • kya aap neeche aa sakte ho?mere pass aapke liye kuch khāss hai.
12. Thank you for your love letter this morning. I never could have guessed your feelings.
    • आज सुबह आपके प्रेम पत्र के लिए धन्यवाद। मैं आपकी भावनाओं का अनुमान कभी नहीं लगा पाता ।
    • aaj subh aapke prem patra ke liyye dhanyawad. mein aapki bhavnayo ka anuuman kabhi nahi lagga pata.

Choose your victims carefully, though; the idea is to get them to laugh with you, not to hurt their feelings or humiliate them in front of others. Be extra careful if you choose to play a prank on your boss - you don’t want to antagonize them with an inappropriate joke.

3. Some of the Coolest April Fools’ Pranks To Play on Anybody

Right, now that you know the top million April Fools’ words in Hindi, let’s look at some super pranks and tricks to play on friends, colleagues and family. Some April Fools ideas never grow old, while new ones are born every year.

Never joke in such a way that it hurts anyone, or humiliates them badly in front of others - the idea is for everybody to laugh and enjoy the fun! Respect is still key, no matter what day of the year it is.

1- Infestation

This trick is so simple, yet so creepy, it’s almost unbelievable. Take black paper, cut out the silhouette of a giant cockroach, a spider or another insect, and stick it inside the lampshade of a table lamp. When the lamp is switched on, it will look like a monstrous insect is sitting inside the lampshade. Or, get a whole lot of realistic-looking plastic insects, and spread them over a colleague’s desk and chair, or, at home, over the kids’ beds etc. Creep-factor: stellar.

2- Which One Doesn’t Fit?

Put the photo of a celebrity or a notorious politician in a frame, and take it to work on April Fools’ Day. Hang the photo on the staff picture wall, and wait. You’ll be surprised how long it can take for people to notice that one picture doesn’t fit.

3- Something Weird in the Restroom

At work, replace the air freshener in the restroom with something noxious like insect killer, oven cleaner or your own odious mixture in a spray bottle. Be sure to cover the bottle’s body so no one suspects a swap.

Or paint a bar of soap with clear nail polish, and leave it at the hand wash basin. It will not lather.

Or, if your workplace’s restroom has partitioned toilets with short doors, arrange jeans or trousers and shoes on all but one of the toilet covers, so it looks like every stall is occupied. Now wait for complaints, and see how long it takes for someone to figure out the April Fools’ Day prank. You’ll probably wish you had a camera inside the restroom. But, unless you don’t mind getting fired, don’t put your own recording device in there!

4- Call Me Funny

Prepare and print out a few posters with the following instructions: Lion Roar Challenge! Call this number - XXX XXXXXXX - and leave your best lion’s roar as voicemail! Best roarer will be announced April 10 in the cafeteria. Prize: $100. (Lion’s roar is just an example; you can use any animal call, or even a movie character’s unique sound, such as Chewbacca from Star Wars. The weirder, the funnier. Obviously!) Put the posters up in the office where most of the staff is likely to see them. Now wait for the owner of the number to visit you with murderous intent. Have a conciliatory gift ready that’s not a prank.

5- Minty Cookies

This is another simple but hugely effective prank - simply separate iced cookies, scrape off the icing, and replace it with toothpaste. Serve during lunch or tea break at work, or put in your family’s lunch boxes. Be sure to take photos of your victim’s faces when they first bite into your April Fools’ cookies.

6- Wild Shopping

At your local grocer, place a realistic-looking plastic snake or spider among the fresh vegetables. Now wait around the corner for the first yell.

7- The Oldest Trick in the Book

Don’t forget probably the oldest, yet very effective April Fools’ joke in the book - smearing hand cream or Vaseline on a door handle that most staff, family or friends are likely to use. Yuck to the max!

8- Sneeze On Me

Another golden oldie is also gross, yet harmless and utterly satisfying as a prank. Fill a small spray bottle that you can easily conceal with water. Walk past a friend, colleague or one of your kids, and fake a sneeze while simultaneously spraying them with a bit of water. Expect to be called a totally disgusting person. Add a drop of lovely smelling essential oil to the water for extra confusion.

9- Word Play Repairs

Put a fresh leek in the hand wash basin at home or work, and then tell your housemates or colleagues this: “There’s a huge leak in the restroom/bathroom basin, it’s really serious. Please can someone go have a look?!” Expect exasperation and smiles all around. Note that this prank is only likely to work where people understand English well.

10- Scary Face

Print out a very scary face on an A4 sheet of paper, and place it in a colleague’s, or one of your kid’s drawers, so it’s the first thing they see when they open the drawer. You may not be very popular for a while.

11- Wake Up To Madness

Put foamy shaving cream, or real whipped cream on your hand, and wake your kid up by tickling their nose with it. As long as they get the joke, this could be a wonderful and fun way to start April Fools’ Day.

12- Computer Prank

This one’s fabulous, if you have a bit of time to fiddle with a colleague, friend or your kid’s computer. It is most effective on a computer where most of the icons they use are on the desktop background itself (as opposed to on the bottom task bar).

Take and save a screenshot of their desktop with the icons. Set this screenshot as their background image. Now delete all the working icons. When they return to their computer, wait for the curses when no amount of clicking on the icons works.

13- Monster Under the Cup

This one will also work well anywhere people meet. Take a paper cup, and write the following on it in black pen: “Danger! Don’t lift, big spider underneath.” Place it upside-down on prominent flat surface, such as a kitchen counter, a colleague’s desk or a restaurant table. Expect some truly interesting responses.

14- Prank Door

Write in large letters on a large and noticeable piece of paper: PUSH. Tape this notice on a door that should be pulled to open, and watch the hilarious struggle of those clever souls who actually read signs.

4. How Can HindiPod101 Make Your April Fools’ Day Special?

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In most cultures, it is custom to express gratitude in some way or another. The dictionary defines gratitude as follows: it is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness”. Giving a sincere, thankful response to someone’s actions or words is often the ‘glue’ that keeps relationships together. This is true in most societies! Doing so in a foreign country also shows your respect and appreciation for the culture. Words have great power - use these ones sincerely and often!

Table of Contents

1. 12 Ways to say ‘Thank you’ in Hindi
2. Video Lesson: Learn to Say ‘Thank You’ in 3 Minutes
3. Infographic & Audio Lesson: Survival Phrases - Thank You
4. Video Lesson: ‘Thank You’ in 31 Languages
5. How HindiPod101 Can Help You

So, how do you say ‘Thank you’ in Hindi? You can learn easily! Below, HindiPod101 brings you perfect translations and pronunciation as you learn the most common ways Hindi speakers say ‘Thanks’ in various situations.

1. 12 Ways to say ‘Thank you’ in Hindi

1- Thank you.

धन्यवाद|
DHaNyavaaD.

The magical words that can bring a smile to any face. For one day, truly mean it whenever you say these words, and see how this lifts your spirit too!

2- That’s very kind of you.

यह आपका बड़प्पन है
yah aapkaa baṅappaN hai

This phrase is appropriate when someone clearly goes out of their way to give good service, or to offer you a kindness.

3- Thanks for your kind words!

आपके संवेदनापूर्ण शब्दों के लिए धन्यवाद
aapke SamveDaNaapuurn sabdõ ke liye DHaNyavaaD

Someone paid you a compliment and made you feel good? That is kind of him/her, so express your gratitude!

4- Thank you for coming today.

आज आने के लिए आपका धन्यवाद
aaj aaNe ke liye aapkaa DHaNyavaaD

This welcoming phrase should be part of your arsenal if you’re conducting more formal meetings with Hindi speakers. If you’re hosting a party, this is also a good phrase when you greet your Hindi guests!

5- Thank you for your consideration.

आपके विचार करने के लिए धन्यवाद
aapke vicaar karNe ke liye DHaNyavaaD

This is a more formal, almost solemn way to thank someone for their thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards you. It is also suitable to use when a native speaker has to consider something you submit, like a job application, a project or a proposal. You are thanking them, in essence, for time and effort they are about to, or have spent on your submission.

6- Thanks a lot!

बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद
bahuT bahuT DHaNyavaaD

This means the same as ‘Thank you’, but with energy and enthusiasm added! It means almost the same as ‘thank you so much’ in Hindi. Use this in an informal setting with your Hindi friends or teachers.

7- Teachers like you are not easy to find.

आप जैसे शिक्षक आसानी से नहीं मिलते
aap jaiSe siksak aaSaaNii Se Nahĩĩ milTe

Some phrases are compliments, which express gratitude by inference. This is one of them. If you’re particularly impressed with your HindiPod101 teacher, this is an excellent phrase to memorize!

8- Thank you for spending time with us.

हमारे साथ समय बिताने के लिए धन्यवाद
hamaare Saath Samay biTaaNe ke liye DHaNyavaaD

Any host at a gathering with Hindi speakers, such as a meeting or a party, should have this under his/her belt! Use it when you’re saying goodbye or busy closing a meeting. It could also be another lovely way to thank your Hindi language teacher for her time.

9- Thank you for being patient and helping me improve.

धैर्य रखने और मेरी मदद करने के लिए धन्यवाद
DHairya rakhNe aur merii maDaD karNe ke liye DHaNyavaaD

This phrase is another sure way to melt any formal or informal Hindi teacher’s heart! Teaching is not easy, and often a lot of patience is required from the teacher. Thank him/her for it! It’s also a good phrase to use if you work in India, and want to thank your trainer or employer. You will go a long way towards making yourself a popular employee - gratitude is the most attractive trait in any person!

10- You’re the best teacher ever!

आप सबसे अच्छे शिक्षक हैं
aap SabSe acche siksak haĩ

This is also an enthusiastic way to thank your teacher by means of a compliment. It could just make their day!

11- Thank you for the gift.

आपके उपहार के लिए धन्यवाद
aapke uphaar ke liye DHaNyavaaD

This is a good phrase to remember when you’re the lucky recipient of a gift. Show your respect and gratitude with these words.

12- I have learned so much thanks to you.

आपकी वजह से मैंने बहुत कुछ सीखा है
aapkii vajah Se maiNe bahuT kuch Siikhaa hai

What a wonderful compliment to give a good teacher! It means they have succeeded in their goal, and you’re thankful for it.

2. Video Lesson: Learn to Say ‘Thank You’ in 3 Minutes

Wherever your destination may be, manners are a must! And in this respect, India is no different.

1- धन्यवाद. DHanyavaaD
In Hindi, “Thank you” is DHanyavaaD.

2- बहुत धन्यवाद|. BahuT DHanyavaaD
You can emphasize DHanyavaaD by adding bahuT, which literally means “very much.” You could say bahuT DHanyavaaD, which would be equivalent to “Thank you very much,” or “Thanks a lot.” In Hindi, there are other ways to express one’s gratitude. DHanyavaaD derives from Sanskrit, and it’s felt as quite formal. That’s why some people prefer to use Urdu expressions, which are felt as more colloquial.

3- शुक्रिया. SHukriyaa
A more colloquial expression for “Thank you” in Hindi is SHukriyaa. Also, SHukriyaa can be preceded by bahuT, which means “very much.”

Cultural Insights

Quick Tip 1
By far, SHukriyaa and DHanyavaaD are the most common ways to say “Thank you.” Remember that the Hindi language has different conventions. Thus, Hindi speakers mostly prefer to use DHanyavaaD and other expressions of gratitude only when they really mean it and not as an ordinary form of politeness. This is because politeness is already expressed by the polite form of pronouns and verbs.

You can say SHukriyaa or DHanyavaaD when the waiter brings your food or drinks, when the clerk in the hotel takes your luggage to your room, or when somebody welcomes you or congratulates you. But not all people will do the same or answer you back. This does not mean they are impolite: they just have a different way to show it.

Quick Tip 2
You will find that Hindi has many equivalent synonyms for a single word, just like SHukriyaa and DHanyavaaD, out of which one always sounds more colloquial. This is because in colloquial Hindi, speakers often prefer to use the Urdu vocabulary. In this case, for example, DHanyavaaD derives from Sanskrit, while SHukriyaa is an Arabic loanword used in Urdu. The first one sounds more formal, or “pure” as native speakers would say. The second one is more common in colloquial contexts or with Muslim people.

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3. Audio Lesson: Survival Phrases - Thank You

Perhaps you think it’s unimportant that you don’t know what ‘Thank you’ is in Hindi, or that it’s too difficult a language to learn. Yet, as a traveler or visitor, you will be surprised at how far you can go using a little bit of Hindi in India!

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At HindiPod101, we offer you a few ways of saying ‘Thank you’ in Hindi that you have no excuse not knowing, as they’re so simple and easy to learn. The lesson is geared to aid your ‘survival’ in formal and informal situations in India, so don’t wait! You will never have to google ‘How do you say thanks in Hindi’ again…!

4. ‘Thank You’ in 31 Languages

For the global traveler in a hurry, here are 31 ways to say ‘Thank you’! These are the first words you need to learn in any foreign language - it is sure to smooth your way with native speakers by showing your gratitude for services rendered, and your respect for their culture! Learn and know how to correctly say ‘Thank you’ in 31 different languages in this short video.

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However, you need not stop at ‘Thank you’ in Hindi - why not learn to speak the language?! You have absolutely nothing to lose. Research has shown that learning a new language increases intelligence and combats brain-aging. Also, the ability to communicate with native speakers in their own language is an instant way to make friends and win respect! Or imagine you know how to write ‘Thank you’ to that special Hindi friend after a date…he/she will be so impressed!

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Going through Hindi lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of Hindi, but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in Hindi. 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 the connection will not be nearly as strong. When you bypass the original translation between Hindi and your native language then there is a more basic and strong connection between just the Hindi vocabulary word and the tangible object.

In this blog post, you will learn the 4 important techniques to easily and naturally begin to speculate about the daily occurrences in your life. The best part is all of these techniques are supported and can be achieved through HindiPod101.com.

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1. Surround yourself with Hindi

By surrounding yourself with Hindi constantly you will completely immerse yourself in the language. Without realizing it you’ll be learning pronunciation, sentence structures, grammar, and new vocabulary. You can play music in the background while you’re cooking or have a Hindi radio station on while you study. Immersion is a key factor with this learning process because it is one of the easiest things to do, but very effective. Even if you are not giving the program your full attention you will be learning.

One great feature of HindiPod101.com is the endless podcasts that are available to you. You can even download and listen to them on the go. These podcasts are interesting and are perfect for the intention of immersion, they are easy to listen to as background noise and are interesting enough to give your full attention. Many of them contain stories that you follow as you go through the lessons which push you to keep going.

2. Learn through observation

Learning through observation is the most natural way to learn. Observation is how we all learned our native languages as infants and it’s a wonder why we stop learning this way. If you have patience and learn through observation then Hindi words will have their own meanings rather than meanings in reference to your native language. Ideally, you should skip the bilingual dictionary and just buy a dictionary in Hindi.

HindiPod101.com also offers the materials to learn this way. We have numerous video lessons which present situational usage of each word or phrase instead of just a direct translation. This holds true for many of our videos and how we teach Hindi.

3. Speak out loud to yourself

Speaking to yourself in Hindi not only gets you in the mindset of Hindi, but also makes you listen to how you speak. It forces you to correct any errors with pronunciation and makes it easy to spot grammar mistakes. When you speak out loud talk about what you did that day and what you plan to do the next day. Your goal is to be the most comfortable speaking out loud and to easily create sentences. Once you feel comfortable talking to yourself start consciously thinking in your head about your daily activities and what is going on around you throughout the day.

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4. Practice daily

If you don’t practice daily then your progress will be greatly slowed. Many people are tempted to take the 20-30 minutes they should be practicing a day and practice 120 in one day and skip the other days. This isn’t nearly as effective because everyday you practice you are reinforcing the skills and knowledge you have learned. If you practice all in one day you don’t retain the information because the brain can realistically only focus for 30 minutes at most. If you’re studying for 120 minutes on the same subject little of the information will be absorbed. Studying everyday allows you to review material that you went over previous days and absorb a small amount of information at a time.

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Conclusion

Following the steps and having patience is the hardest part to achieving your goals, it’s not easy learning a new language. You are essentially teaching your brain to categorize the world in a completely new way. Stick with it and you can do it just remember the 4 tools I taught you today! With them, conversations, reading, and understanding will become much easier. The most important thing to remember is to use the tools that HindiPod101.com provides and you will be on your way to being fluent!

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There are many more small improvements but the end result is this: a drastically improved lesson experience on mobile and desktop.

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Have you ever returned to HindiPod101 lessons you’ve completed?

Accessing a lesson once is enough to learn more Hindi. But to master what you’ve learned, to understand Hindi the second you hear it, to read with just a quick glance, and to speak smoothly, without thinking… you need to review.

In this blog post, you’ll learn the 5 review tactics and learning tools that will truly sharpen your Hindi (all of which I’ve been able to resources for on HindiPod101.com).

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1. Listen to lines over and over again!

One of the best ways to learn Hindi (or any language) is to listen to native speakers over and over again until you understand what they are saying. By listening closely and often, you start to pick up the rhythm of a language and pronunciation from a native speaker. It’s not surprising, then, that Innovative Language offers a great line-by-line feature that lets you listen (and read along!) as many times as you’d like. I really recommend taking advantage of this feature— aside from moving to India, it is the best way to immerse yourself in the language.

2. Use a voice-recording tool to perfect pronunciation.

No one likes to hear themselves recorded, but it is a great way to perfect your pronunciation! Record yourself and compare against a fluent speaker. If you sound different, repeat after the fluent speaker until your pronunciation matches. Innovative Language has a great voice-recording feature that makes recording super easy. Never hesitate or be shy about your pronunciation again.

3. Master recorded conversations.

Another excellent way to review your Hindi is to record conversations and go over them again and again until you have the entire conversation mastered and can repeat it line by line. Now, it might be kind of awkward trying to explain to someone why you are recording them speak so it is fortunate that Innovative Language has dialogues available for download right off of their website. I found these also come with transcripts of the entire conversation, which is great if you don’t want to spend tons of time translating the conversation yourself.

4. Use mobile devices to reinforce previously learned conversations.

It might sound redundant at this point, but constant review is the best, and only, way to perfect Hindi. In that spirit, I strongly recommend downloading the recorded dialogue to your mobile device and incorporating it into your music playlist. You’ll be amazed how effectively quick reviews throughout a day can reinforce what you’ve learned.

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5. Read with line by line notes.

The guaranteed accurate transcript of the recorded dialogues is one of the most useful features Innovative Language offers. You can read along with a fluent speaker to really master pronunciation and natural conversation. You should start slow at first, then slowly increase the speed with each pass through. Every time you read through, your pronunciation will become more intuitive and your ability to understand fluent speakers will greatly increase.

Imagine a child who just learned how to read. At first, they slowly struggle through a sentence, but on the second try, they know what the most of the words sound like and so they read a bit faster and easier and on the third try, they read that sentence at normal, native speed.

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Using these five simple review techniques the most challenging parts of learning Hindi will become your areas of comfort. Conversations will no longer be excruciating and embarrassing, but rather offer a chance to show off your new skills and communicate with someone from a different culture in their natural language. You will be able to casually listen to Hindi and understand everything. Reading, too, will become natural and enjoyable.

Learning any language takes time and dedication. With the right focus, however, you can ensure the maximum impact of your efforts. Consistently listening to fluent speakers, recording your own voice and comparing it against fluent speakers, mastering conversations, listening to them on go, and following along with written transcripts will put you on the path to becoming fluent in Hindi. Learn from the mistakes that so many have made, myself included, don’t let what you’ve already learned slip away.

Review, review, review!

Every Hindi learner will have these fears – “I’m not good enough yet.” “I don’t think I’m making any progress.” “What if I never reach my goals?” Hindi learning fears – we all get them from time to time. What are yours? And are they worth being scared of?

In this blog post, we’re killing the top 4 Hindi learning fears – 1) what are the fears learners tend to have the most and 2) how you can overcome them!

Here are the top 4 language learning fears according to our users:

1. “I’m not good enough to start speaking yet.”

Do you feel like you’re not good enough to start speaking yet? It’s a pretty common fear or misconception that most learners have. Here’s how you overcome it:

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2. “I’m afraid I’ll never be fluent.”

Many successful Hindi learners worried about that, only as a beginner. They started learning Hindi and, it’s funny because the better their Hindi got, the less they were worried about that. So, how can you overcome this?

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3. “I’m afraid that I’m not making any progress.”

In other words, getting stuck. If you’re afraid you’re not making progress, there are two things you can do right now.

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4. “I’m afraid of not understanding anything I hear”.

This is very common. You hear advanced grammar and vocabulary and it goes completely over your head. To beat this…

So, these are the top 4 fears and how to overcome them. And if you want to have the perfect tools to overcome them, don’t forget to create your Free Lifetime Account at HindiPod101.com!

Discover 3 ways that Hindi learning games and video games can help you learn and master Hindi faster, retain more, and enhance your language skills.

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Can You Learn Hindi Using Games?

Yes, Hindi learning games and even video games can help you learn and master Hindi faster and improve overall comprehension. Research studies have concluded that video games enhance traditional learning methods and make mastering a new language like Hindi fun and exciting. Without the firm foundation in grammar and vocabulary provided by conventional learning programs, however, you will not be able to learn Hindi with games alone. But when you combine the solid educational foundation like you’ll get at HindiPod101 with the benefits of Hindi learning games, you learn faster and retain more than with traditional learning alone.

Let’s now take a look at three of the biggest benefits of using video games to learn Hindi:

Video Games Help Improve Linguistic Skills and Cognitive Development

When combined with a solid foundation in vocabulary and grammar, video games help students improve reading, comprehension, and even speaking skills. The results are even more pronounced in struggling students. According to a recent national survey, more than 78% of teachers noted that learning games, even video games, were effective in helping struggling students compensate for learning gaps in their traditional studies.

So how do Hindi learning games, or even video games, help students improve their linguistic skills and cognitive development? The key is practice, practice, and more practice!
Learning games and video games naturally require the integration of several linguistic skills including reading, listening, speaking, and even writing in some games. And by removing the fear of making mistakes so common in students in traditional classroom settings, students are free to practice the language and further develop their linguistic and cognitive abilities in the process.

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Learning Games/Video Games Provide In-Context Learning

Students naturally learn faster and comprehend more when they are forced to use the information often and in real-world situations, even the fake ones created by Hindi learning games and video games. Essentially, this is immersion-based learning or contextual learning very similar to what one experiences when living abroad and being forced to interact with people in another language. So by providing both context and constant feedback, video games allow students to actually use the knowledge they gain in classrooms or conventional study to learn and master Hindi or any new language faster.

Hindi Learning Games Make Studying Fun and Alleviate Stress

Homework, quizzes, tests, and even in-class assignments can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety in students, particularly those who may be struggling to keep up. This stress and anxiety can actually derail a student’s progress and cause them to feel isolated from their more successful peers. But video games and even most learning games are the great equalizer because they help alleviate stress, increase social engagement, and yes, even help students have fun while learning Hindi or any new language.
In fact, research recently published in The Washington Post shows a wide range of health benefits from video games and learning games including the fact that they:

Scientists have indeed discovered that not only can you learn Hindi or any new language faster thanks to video games, they can also provide a wide range of potential health benefits as well. However, learning languages through video games alone is not really a feasible alternative to progressive, structured learning like you find in classrooms or programs like HindiPod101.

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The Limitations of Learning Languages Through Video Games

While great supplemental learning tools, video games and even more formal learning games are simply no substitute for structured learning programs for two reasons:

Hindi learning games and even video games are great supplemental tools to help students learn and master a language faster. Scientific studies and recent research reveal that video games can help contextualize formal lessons from structured learning, enhance linguistic skills, alleviate stress, and even provide a wide range of potential health benefits. However, learning languages through video games (even learning games) has limitations and is no substitute for structured lessons that provide a firm foundation in vocabulary and grammar.

HindiPod101 is the world’s most advanced online learning system with tons of HD video lessons created by real Hindi instructors. With more than 500 million lesson downloads and 10,000’s of success stories, HindiPod101 can provide you with a world-class foundation in vocabulary and grammar.

Combined with Hindi learning games, our cutting edge online language system can propel you to mastering the language faster, more easily, and at far less expense than traditional classroom instruction.

Not only is it possible to learn Hindi in your car, there are 3 great benefits that will help you master the language faster and with less effort.

With everyone so pressed for time these days, it might seem like a daydream to believe that you could learn Hindi in your car—but it’s not! Thanks to a wide range of new technologies and resources, learning a language in your car is easier than ever. Not only is it easy to learn a language while driving, there are actually a number of benefits, especially if the lessons are part of a structured learning program like HindiPod101. Here are three specific benefits to learning Hindi or any other new language in your car.

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1. Transform Downtime into Progress

How much time do you spend commuting to and from work? Learning a language in your car transforms your commute time into tangible progress towards your dream. So instead of being stressed over how much time you are “wasting” on errands and daily commutes, you can decompress and have some fun while you learn Hindi in your car!

2. Daily Exposure Leads to Passive Learning

Practice makes perfect and learning a new language is no different. The daily exposure you get when you learn Hindi while driving helps improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, and of course helps build vocabulary and improve grammar. Don’t worry: You don’t need to memorize everything as you listen in Hindi while driving. Just having continuous exposure to a foreign language helps you improve your vocabulary, learn faster, and ultimately retain more through passive learning.

3. Learning While Driving is Fun

Learning a new language does require a serious commitment, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! When you learn Hindi in your car, you get to take some time away from the PC or smartphone and immerse yourself in the language instead of just “studying” it.

Plus, there are a number of “fun” activities that you can do and still learn in your car, such as:
- Singing Along with Hindi Songs
- Playing Word Games or Trivia
- Just Listening Along and Seeing How Much You Can Pick Up and Understand

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Yes, you can learn a language while driving and have loads of fun doing it. Now let’s take a look at some specific things you can listen to while driving to help you learn a new language.

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-Listen to Podcasts: Typically designed to focus on one topic or lesson, podcasts are a great way to learn a language while driving. Unfortunately, podcasts are rarely at the same listening/comprehension level as the language learner so listeners may not get their full value. But at HindiPod101, our podcasts are created for every skill level so you don’t waste any time on material that isn’t relevant or suited to your exact needs.

-Sing Along to Hindi Songs: Remember, just immersing yourself in a language can create passive learning and improve your pronunciation. Plus, with HindiPod101, you can sing along and memorize the lyrics, and then look the words up and add them to your personal dictionary.

-Playing Word Games or Trivia: There are audio games available online that you can download to any media device and listen to on your commute. Although we recommend this option for more advanced users, games are a fun and productive way to learn Hindi in your car because they require listening and comprehension skills.

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You won’t recognize or understand every word you hear in a Hindi song, podcast, or game—but that’s ok. The daily repetition and immersion in the language leads to passive learning that gradually increases your knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. And the greater your foundation in grammar and vocabulary, the more you’ll understand and learn from the audio lessons, podcasts, or whatever you listen to while learning Hindi in your car.

Yes, you can learn Hindi while driving because it leads to passive learning via daily immersion in the language. Although you may not understand all or even most of what you hear at first, the exposure helps improve pronunciation, vocabulary, and even grammar over time. Learning a language while driving also helps transform your commute into exciting “exotic adventures” that secretly teach you Hindi in the process. Podcasts, songs, and even games can all help you learn Hindi in your car while eliminating the “boring commute” in the process!

At HindiPod101, we have more than 2500+ HD audio lessons and podcasts for every skill level that you can download and use to learn Hindi while driving!
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Learn 4 honest reasons you need Hindi slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language.

Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Hindi slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Hindi? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Hindi or any new language.

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1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation

If you are going to study a foreign language and plan to use it to speak with native speakers, then you have to learn slang words and expressions. Otherwise, just using formal expressions and grammar may alienate you from native speakers and make it more difficult to establish a real connection. So it is best to at least learn some common slang words and expressions if you’re planning to meet or speak socially with someone.

2. Slang Words Are Used All Throughout Hindi Culture

If you turn on any popular Hindi TV show, listen to any song, or watch any movie, you are quickly going to see the value of learning Hindi slang phrases. Just like everyday conversations between native speakers, Hindi culture is filled with slang phrases and expressions. Without at least some knowledge of the more common slang phrases, popular culture and most conversations will be very confusing and potentially alienating.

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3. Slang Expressions Help You Better Express Your True Thoughts and Feelings

Only relying on formal grammar and vocabulary is very limiting, especially in social situations. Just like in your native language, using the appropriate Hindi slang words can help you express a broader range of emotions, thoughts, and feelings.

4. Proper Use of Slang Makes You Sound More Natural

We’ve all met foreigners who technically used formal language perfectly but still sounded odd and well….foreign. But when you use the right slang words and expressions, you will sound more natural and like a true native speaker. If you notice, even most politicians include a sprinkling of slang expressions and words throughout their speeches to help them sound more natural and to better connect with the audience.

The Dark Side of Slang Expressions

Learning Hindi slang words can indeed help you sound more natural, better understand the people and culture, and make integration much easier. However, there is a dark side: using the wrong slang expressions can also make you look foolish, uneducated, and potentially disrespectful.

But how do you know which slang words or phrases to use and when?

The truth is that you can’t learn the most modern and appropriate slang words in textbooks or formal classroom settings. By the time the information gets incorporated into a formal curriculum, it’s already outdated and no longer in use by actual Hindi people. And while you can learn current slang expressions from Hindi TV shows, movies, songs, and games, you may not understand the context. If that happens, you may use the right Hindi slang words but in the wrong situation and still look like a fool or possibly even offend someone.

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So where can you learn current slang expressions and the right context in which to use them?

At HindiPod101, native speaking instructors create audio and video lessons that can include slang expressions and words. Our instructors provide context and examples for all the Hindi slang words used in any lesson to make sure students understand the right time and place to use them.

Hindi slang words and expressions may be grammatically incorrect but they are vital to truly understanding and immersing yourself in the culture. In fact, it will be very difficult to fully understand any movie, TV show, song, game, or even 1-on-1 conversation without knowing a few of the more common slang expressions.

However, it is important to learn the proper context and use of even popular slang expressions or you may come across as confusing, disrespectful, or uneducated.
At HindiPod101, you’ll learn how to use slang phrases and words to draw the right attention and avoid these problems.

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HindiPod101 is not really free, is it?
Although there are paid plans, yes, it is FREE. Every single lesson that we have ever created has been free for a certain period of time. And every new audio and video lesson (we publish 3-5 lessons a week) is completely free to access for 3 weeks before going into our lesson library.

What’s a Free Lifetime Account?
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