Marathi Language Course

Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are 90 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the 4th largest number of native speakers in India and is the 15th most spoken language in the world. Marathi has the oldest of the regional literatures in Indo-Aryan languages, dating from about 1000 CE. The major dialects of Marathi are called the Standard Marathi and the Warhadi Marathi. There are a few other sub-dialects like Ahirani, Dangi, Samavedi, Khandeshi and Chitpavani Marathi. Standard Marathi is the official language of the State of Maharashtra. There are no inherently nasalized vowels in standard Marathi whereas the Chitpavani dialect of Marathi does have nasalized vowels.
The first written attestation of Marathi, a document found in Karnataka, dates from 700 CE. The earliest known written form is on the copperplate of Vijayaditya found in Satara, dated 739 CE.

Need of this language: for General communication, Office atmosphere and to understand and communicate with the local citizens

World Language Lab provides a perfect combination of the Marathi language and culture training. Classes range from basic to advanced level and are suited to the student’s requirement. Various courses like short term courses, long term courses, with group and individual classes.

Level I: Communicative Marathi:

Course structure

This level covers basic vocabulary of Marathi and its sound system. This also covers with required grammar for converse. We train them how to communicate with short senesces in the beginning and continue with complex sentences. This makes you to understand how to speak with common people. We use audio and video along with text materials. This gives more familiarity with the daily usage, correct pronunciation and behavior of local people and the language.

The language is used extensively in class during discussions and role- playing. This helps students to improve their fluency and speak correctly.

Other highlights include questions on comprehension of simple texts, descriptions from day to day life situations, simulated dialogues.

On course completion the student will be able to;

comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Understand the language at a specific level. Recognize correct sound patterns. Grammatical terms studied. They will also know the cultural elements of the Marathi society. Carry on a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two months.

Level II: Reading, Writing and Speaking:

Course structure

This level covers with vocabulary of the language and its sound system. Functions like understanding, speaking, Reading, and Writing are taught. Written comprehension audio and video are also used to train this language. Conversations, discussion, essays writing will be key points of training. Students are made familiar with the Read, write and speak accurately.

The training includes comprehension of simple texts, descriptions from day to day life situations, proper dialogues and role playing. Use and understand the language and the vocabulary text. Speak, read and write.

On completion of the course student will be able to;

comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Read, write and understand the language at a specific level. Recognize correct sound patterns and translate from English to Marathi while demonstrating grammatical skill, write exercises etc.., Know cultural elements of the Marathi society. Carry on a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two and a half months.

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