SDLAP 111: Bi-weekly Post #3

[Pooja Patel]

Third Bi-weekly Post

1. 1.       Half words
   1. Using the “half” Hindi alphabets
   2. Learn 20 new words
   3. “Culture Talk”

                     i.      Ask questions about Indian culture and have a cultural conversation utilizing basic Hindi words

1. 2.       Simple Sentences
   1. Put words without matras and with  matras together
   2. Learn 10 new words
   3. “Culture Talk”

                   i.      Ask questions about Indian culture and have a cultural conversation utilizing basic Hindi words

The last two weeks were challenging and productive as well. Learning the “half” alphabets was a challenge. Sanya and I were not able to fully cover the topic in our meetings. Instead, our attention was diverted into putting the words I had learning into sentences. I was able to write basic sentences utilizing sets of words that Sanya had taught me. Sanya recited the sentences to me. First, I translated the sentence in English in order to ensure that I understood the meaning of what I was writing. Then I proceeded to write the words individually as Sanya kept an eye on my work. Finally, I was able to achieve my goal of writing simple sentences!

After this success, Sanya provided me with another set of words. This set of words included the matras that I was having a little difficulty learning. At first, I practiced these words at my own time. When I met with Sanya, I wrote sentences using the words with matras.  Below are the words:

1. दिन - day

2. निशान - mark

3. दीवार - wall

4. चाबी - key

5. अलमारी - cupboard

6. तैयार - ready

7. तैरना - swim

8. खुशबू - fragrance

9. रसोई - kitchen

10. दोपहर - afternoon

11. टोकरी - basket

12. मौसम - weather

13. सुबह - morning

14. औरत - woman

15. खिलौना - toy

16. साबुन - soap

17. रुकावट - obstacle or to stop something

18. सामान - luggage

19. रविवार - sunday

20. मेहमान – guest

 

This week’s meetings were very productive for me. I learned a lot and I was actually able to measure my progress! As far as cultural conversations go, Sanya and I have been talking a lot about the Indian society and how it functions at a micro and macro level. We were able to uncover some key differences. I will be discussing these conversations in my cultural posts!