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American woman shares 4 tips that helped her speak fluent Hindi in viral video

American woman shares 4 tips that helped her speak fluent Hindi in viral video

India Today3 days ago
An American woman's video about how she learnt to speak fluent Hindi has gone viral. Her honest advice and fluency impressed social media users, including native speakers.Kristen Fischer, an American woman living in India for the past four years, shared a video on Instagram where she broke down the process that helped her learn Hindi. Kristen, who has a sizeable following online, often posts about her life in India with her husband, Tim Fischer, and their four daughters.advertisementThe viral clip begins with Kristen greeting viewers in fluent Hindi. "Namastey doston. Mera naam Kristen hai. Main Amrici hoon, magar main chaar saal se Bharat mein reh rahi hu. Main aur mere pati ki chaar betiyaan hai, aur humara web development ka business hai. Agar aap jaan'na chahte hain ki maine Hindi kaise seekhi, toh mere video ka description padhiye, aur mujhe samjhane dijiye (Hello friends, my name is Kristen. I am an American but have been living in India for four years now. My husband and I run a web development company. If you want to know how I learnt to speak Hindi, check out my video's description box and let me explain)," she said.
Kristen then redirected viewers to her description, where she listed the four core tips that helped her understand and speak Hindi confidently:Master the grammar: She admitted grammar was the hardest part, but said a good grammar guide or tutor makes all the difference.Join formal classes: Kristen learnt Hindi online with a tutor using the GPA (Growing Participator Approach) method, which she recommends for its structure and pace.Practise with a native speaker: According to her, regular conversations with Hindi speakers - especially those who don't speak English - can accelerate learning. Stay consistent: Kristen emphasised that learning Hindi takes years. It took her nearly five years of on-and-off study to reach fluency.She also added a personal note: 'Let me tell you, Hindi is not an easy language to learn. It takes time and effort. Here are the ways I learned Hindi over the years, and my tips for how you can too!'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristen Fischer (@kristenfischer3)Kristen's fluency and consistency delighted social media users. 'Wow Kristen, your Hindi is amazing! Great going,' a user said, another added, 'Aapki Hindi 4 saal me itni achi ho gyi varna yahan log 40 saal me bhi nhi seekh paate.'Several viewers shared their own experiences with Hindi. One wrote, 'I learnt Hindi in college in the US before moving to India but in Bangalore, I'm afraid to speak it.' Another user added, 'I regret never learning Hindi when I lived in Mumbai in my 20s. Listening is easy, speaking takes courage.'See the comments here:Kristen and Tim Fischer moved to India in 2021. The couple often shares their family's cultural experiences online, and their content continues to receive attention for its honest, respectful tone and relatability.- EndsMust Watch
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