My Marathi

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• My Marathi

Marathi language learning CDs
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My Marathi is a CD based Marathi self study tool
built by the next generation, for the next
generation
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My Marathi has four main modules so that someone
can choose the path that works for
themGRAMMARCULTURECONVERSATIONSVOCABULARY
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My Marathi is targeted to English speakers. This
presentation is a preview of some of the My
Marathi screens in this 2 CD set...
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The drop down menu across the top will allow
navigation through the 4 main modules CULTURE,
GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY CONVERSATIONS
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The GRAMMAR MODULE presents a grammatical
rules/exceptions approach to learning the
language.

• The Grammar Module starts from the basics of
  Marathi from the Marathi alphabet, to joining
  consonants with vowels to create nouns, verbs,
  adjectives, etc. Then progresses to explain how
  words are used to create sentences.
• Sound bytes are included throughout the CD for
  illustration of pronunciations.
• The next few slides show excerpts from the
  GRAMMAR MODULE...

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GRAMMAR MODULE preview of main vowels. Sound
bytes are presented throughout the CDs for proper
pronunciation
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GRAMMAR MODULE preview of consonants. Special
explanations of mouth positioning for proper
pronunciation also available. Examples
pronunciations are later given for each alphabet
sound.
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GRAMMAR MODULE preview of bArAkhaDee- showing how
to join consonants with vowels to cerate Marathi
words. You will always be able to view/print a
full PDF text version of a lesson using these
button
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GRAMMAR MODULE preview of nouns- demonstrating
the breakdown of masculine, feminine and neuter
gender of nouns
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GRAMMAR MODULE preview more detail on creating
the plural and other forms of a common feminine
noun
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GRAMMAR MODULE preview showing how some
adjectives change endings to match the noun they
describe
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GRAMMAR MODULE preview explaining the use of
different pronouns
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GRAMMAR MODULE preview explaining some of the
different types of verbs
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• The CONVERSATIONS MODULE has over fifty sets of
  conversations for practice and illustration of
  key language concepts.

It is essentially a whole other text which can be
used instead of or in parallel with the Grammar
Module to learn Marathi.

• Each set of conversations presents
• New mini-conversations written in Marathi,
  phonetic Marathi/English, English translation and
  will always include pronunciation sound bytes
• Possible variations of sentences in the
  conversations
• Notes to point out new phrases or meanings
• Questions for practice

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MENU CULTURE GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
CONVERSATIONS
This is a preview of a mini-conversation and
variations in the CONVERSATIONS MODULE... (click
on this sound byte for a pronunciation sample)
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MENU CULTURE GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
CONVERSATIONS
Excerpt of corresponding conversation notes and
questions for practice in the CONVERSATIONS
MODULE.
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• The CONVERSATIONS MODULE also has
• Unit summaries in English only to summarize what
  was seen in the individual conversations

• Special conversations such as talking with Aji,
  telling time, health
• Simple Hindu Prayers and Aratees
• Professional recordings of all phrases /
  sentences
• Translations in English and Marathi written
  phonetically are given throughout the CDs

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The VOCABULARY MODULE is a searchable dictionary
of over 9,000 Marathi words and phrases.

• You can search for words by
• their English Definition
• Phonetic spelling in Marathi
• Part of Speech
• Or any combination of the above

Sound bytes are included for illustration of
pronunciations of every word/phrase.
The next slides show an example of a word
search...
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MENU CULTURE GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
CONVERSATIONS
In the VOCABULARY MODULE, the search screen looks
like this...
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MENU CULTURE GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
CONVERSATIONS
A Search for the definition mango might give
these results (click on icons to the right for
samples of pronunciations)
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• The CULTURE MODULE gives some general
  explanations of miscellaneous cultural aspects

• The Marathi Language
• Hindu Calendar, Religion, and Holidays
• Hindu Sanskars
• Hindu Mythology
• Miscellaneous Cultural Traditions
• Maharashtra History/ Indian Independence/ Indian
  National Anthem (including translation and
  recording)

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My Marathi is a completely non-profit project.
All proceeds will be donated to worthwhile
charities through the Maharashtra Foundation.

• You can get more information, free downloads, or
  purchase My Marathi (35) on-line at
• http//mysite.verizon.net/vze1xqrx/mymarathi/
• -or- ask me how to contact Hemangi
  Joshi-DeodharHemangiJD_at_gmail.com