"A highly effective foreign language teacher is more than a giver of words and the rules that govern them; she is a window on the cultures that have developed through and because of those words. She transmits the culture through vocabulary and grammar, but also through authentic stories, idioms, songs, and sayings.” - Anonymous
My Hindi language lessons are going well. I am currently learning to read children’s books and conduct introductory conversations in Hindi. It’s a slow process, but my teacher, Santosh, is building a solid foundation of how the language works. Thus, I am not memorizing a bunch of conversational phrases for mere survival purposes, but rather gaining a true appreciation and understanding of the Hindi language and culture. She is a good teacher.
Santosh and I have built a solid friendship in the process. On May 12, she and her older daughter, Surabhi attended a Mother/Daughter Luncheon held at my church. A good time was held by all, as the pictures reveal.
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| Me and Santosh |
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| Santosh, Sis. Bertram (my pastor's wife), and me |
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| Me, Santosh, and her daughter Surabhi |
Cynthia, I am so glad that I met you. My Hindi knowledge was useless,but now, it is being useful as I am not only teaching, but I am learning to teach it too. Thank you so very much for appreciating the language and the culture that is unknown for many.
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