Transcript Slide 1 - Marathi Educational Tool

My Marathi
Marathi language learning CDs
My Marathi
is a CD based
Marathi self
study tool built
by the next
generation, for
the next
generation
My Marathi has four main
modules so that someone can choose
the path that works for them:
GRAMMAR
CULTURE
CONVERSATIONS
VOCABULARY
My Marathi is targeted to English speakers. This presentation is a
preview of some of the My Marathi screens in this 2 CD set...
The drop down menu across the top will allow navigation through the 4 main
modules: CULTURE, GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY & CONVERSATIONS
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...
GRAMMAR MODULE preview of main vowels. Sound bytes are presented
throughout the CDs for proper pronunciation…
GRAMMAR MODULE preview of consonants. Special explanations of
mouth positioning for proper pronunciation also available. Examples
& pronunciations are later given for each alphabet sound.
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…
GRAMMAR MODULE preview of nouns- demonstrating the breakdown
of masculine, feminine and neuter gender of nouns…
GRAMMAR MODULE preview – more detail on creating the plural and
other forms of a common feminine noun…
GRAMMAR MODULE preview – showing how some adjectives change
endings to match the noun they describe…
GRAMMAR MODULE preview – explaining the use of different
pronouns…
GRAMMAR MODULE preview – explaining some of the different types
of verbs…
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
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:)
MENU:
CULTURE
GRAMMAR
VOCABULARY
CONVERSATIONS
Excerpt of corresponding conversation notes and questions for practice
in the CONVERSATIONS MODULE.
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
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...
MENU:
CULTURE
GRAMMAR
VOCABULARY
CONVERSATIONS
In the VOCABULARY MODULE, the search screen looks like
this...
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):
The CULTURE MODULE gives some general
explanations of miscellaneous cultural
aspects :
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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)
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-Deodhar:
[email protected]