Gujarati Beginners Level 1

This is for you if you have no prior knowledge of Gujarati (or so little that you effectively want to start again from scratch). You will learn basic skills to enable you to make yourself understood and to find out information in everyday situations.

Key information

Courses starting October 2023

• Course: Day and time will be confirmed on 1 August 2023
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: TBC
  Lengths: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: TBC 

These courses will be taught in a small group. It requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 12 students. Course fee includes all tuition, access to VLE (virtual learning environment), handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Please note that courses taught on-campus could be moved online if the Covid-19 situation prevents face-to-face teaching, and for as long as it is required. This decision will be made by the Government and/or the University of Leicester to guarantee the safety of students and staff.

The full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. When enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language. 

Entry level

No previous knowledge of Hindi is required. The course is suitable for absolute beginners.

Course content

• Gujarati sounds/alphabet
• Greetings
• Numbers
• Personal identification
• Telling the time
• Asking and giving directions
• Family
• Hobbies
• Shopping: products and prices
• Describing a person
• Meetings: making arrangements (date, time etc.)

Resources

It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required. With some languages there is the option for us to order text books on behalf of a class.

Our approach

This course is taught in Gujarati and English. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary, writing system and grammar structures of the Gujarati language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of the Gujarati Hindi language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. Lessons are planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression route

Upon completing the Beginners level (1), you can progress onto the Post-Beginners level (2). If you are interested in attending a Post-Beginners course please email Languages at Leicester at lalenquriries@le.ac.uk to register your interest.