Learning Hindi in Hyderabad

anap_

Hi,

I'm living in Hyderabad and would like to learn basic hindi. Anyone knows a teacher or a nice school that I can contact?

Many thanks

capt_mahajan

dont know any personally, but heres what a search threw up

http://www.language-school-teachers....City=Hyderabad

i see that nobody has reviewed them or given any feedback, so i would be slightly wary. at the outset, i would have somebody have a conversation in fluent hindi with them!

anap_

Yep - i had seen the link but didn't feel thrilled about contacting them...will keep on searching Thanks

Anna_N

Hi ANAP_

I too am in Hyderabad and have been asking around for Hindi language schools. What I have found (so far) is that formal Hindi language training is very rare or non-existant here. What is more common is to get a tutor, who will come to your house by arrangement. This is not very expensive either, and you usually find them (and most things) by word of mouth. Spread the word and see what comes back - and when you do, let me know too as I'd be keen to join you.

Cheers
Anna

shelley13

I have just moved to Hyderabad and am looking to study Hindi. Does anyone have any information about classes that are available here?
I am looking at maybe studying once or twice a week as everyday might be too much. Once I get a good start I can study on my own and practice with my bf and other friends from work.

Thanks!

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billyshake

I'll be living in Hyderabad in a couple months and would love language lessons as well. Though I was thinking Telugu... forgive my ignorance, would Hindi be more appropriate/useful? Are either one of these languages tonal? My hearing isn't great and tonal languages are always hard for me.

Ignite

A lot of hyderabadi's speak hindi, but telugu is the major language, and once you go out of hyderabad, then telugu is the only language that will help you in the rest of the state (other than english ofcourse).

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BTW how is hyderabad?

shelley13

I'm really enjoying it! The company I work for is great, and I have also met amazing people already. Plus I like the city a lot. I don't have an apartment yet, and my company is taking me to see one today in Banjara Hills.
So I have to say so far so good!

As for studying Hindi, although Telegu is the language of the state, I feel Hindi will serve me better throughout India and with most people. In my company most people are from other states, therefore Hindi will be more helpful in the long run, I think.

Ignite

Glad your enjoying it! From what I remember Banjara Hills is actually a really nice and posh area, so if you find an apartment you like and if your company is paying for it, then i'd say grab it!!

Goodluck with hindi, I personally think its the easiest Indian language, and it just gets easier once you start watching Hindi movies!!

BTW I might be there by this time next month, so lets try to plan a Hyderabad meet-up with VivaPamplona, Cpt. Mahajan, and some other hyderabadis if we can.

Khak

time to re-ignite Hyderabad Meetups thread

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shelley13

I'm in!! Always looking to meet new people!

Silverfox44m

I recently moved to Hyderabad about a month ago from the US. Would also like to learn Telegu and Hindi. So if you find a good tutor, let me know. Also does anyone know of any good expat groups that are still functioning here?

Ignite

Don't know anything about expat groups, but we are planning to meetup sometime next month, so if you're interested, then check out the hyderabad meetup thread.