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| Reviewed: |
Nov 07, 2006 by World Languages Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
The resource brings together a wide variety of material available for the learning of the Hindi language. A plethora of video and audio clips with usage of the language in different contexts make this site very unique.
The course guides include study guides for students, guides for conversation partners, and links to supplementary materials. The guides follow widely available standard tests for learning Hindi.
The Hindi Dictionary exercises are designed for use by elementary and early intermediate level students. The exercises aim to build listening comprehension and writing aim to build listening comprehension and writing skills.
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| Learning Goals: |
To be able to use Hindi for professional purposes.
For example: Teachers to be able to deal with an ESL student with Hindi as his/her mother tongue or enabling a business man traveling to India or any other Hindi or Urdu speaking nation to converse in Hindi.
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| Target Student Population: |
Learners of Hindi |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
To be able to read and understand concepts of English language.
To be able to understand, read and converse in basic Hindi. (for the audio and video clips)
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| Type of Material: |
Resource |
| Recommended Uses: |
Course supplement |
| Technical Requirements: |
Compatible Computer Program to run the online viewing of the videos and listening top the audio clips . (Flash, Real player, Windows media player etc |
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| Strengths: |
The goal is clearly stated: this course is independent/self-instructional/mentored language program for those who may have limited contact with the teacher of the language.
The material is on par with the level for the professionals who have prior or little knowledge of basic Hindi.
The media corresponds well with the content like the audio and the picture and the writing go hand in hand.
The language is very clearly represented in context with quite a few relevant links.
This site is well organized, guides the learner through the lessons easily, practice exercises, homework, cultural links, self-assessment points, and session preparation are all neatly arranged and good to glide through. The voice while dictating the words is pleasant and professional.
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| Concerns: |
Quite a few relevant links are there. However, when door to Hindi was tried it wouldnt open the door. Lesson after lesson there is page not found.
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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool |
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| Strengths: |
The site is very useful as a teaching resource.
Students can easily learn a good chunk of Hindi language using this site. It is very engaging because of the varied methods of teaching and
easy to integrate due to the hands-on tutorial and self assessment.
The learner can go at his/her own pace and style of studying. Because of the extensive use of the audio pronunciation is easy to pick up and can be repeated as often as needed. It is very interesting because of the cultural information in the lessons.
Video transcripts and translations are in online.
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| Concerns: |
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Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty |
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| Strengths: |
The screens are easy to read. The quality of the audio and video is good. Learners can understand and navigate easily. The site provides links to the technical resources required for the software and plug-ins to be installed for accessing the materials.
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| Concerns: |
The site would benefit from more color and visuals.
The website has excellent material compiled under one location but a lot of resources and links are outdated and hence do not work.
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| Other Issues and Comments: |
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