How to Learn Hindi Letters

Hindi lettering, like English, is written from left to right.

Hindi, the official language of India, is a phonetic language. This means that the words are pronounced the way that they are spelled, with no silent letters, such as the "w" in the English word "write." The Hindi alphabet is called "Devanagari." Whether you are a native speaker or interested in the intricate details of the language, you can begin to write in Hindi by learning Devanagari fundamentals.

Instructions

1. Go to your local library to find books about the Hindi language. Ask a librarian to assist you in finding these sources. Conduct an online search for "Hindi language" or "Hindi words." Understanding Devanagari and the Hindi language can enhance the Hindi letter learning process.

2. Print out a version of Devanagari. Study the shape and composition of the letters. The language is written from left to right. Practice writing the letters and memorize alphabetical equivalents in English.

3. Listen to as much Hindi as possible to understand the way vowels and consonants work together. You can find Hindi audio recordings by searching online for "recordings in Hindi" or "Hindi language teachers."

4. Draft a schedule to allow yourself time each day, or as frequently as possible, to study Hindi letters. Choose 30-minute or 1-hour increments to practice writing Hindi letters. The more frequently you practice Devanagari, the sooner you can master it.

References

• Omniglot: Writing Systems and Languages of the World
• Linguanaut: Hindi Alphabet

Resources

• Let's Learn Hindi