Learn and Speak Nepali Easily
A practical guide to mastering the Nepali language
Unlock the beauty of the Nepali language with ease.
What you'll learn
- Basic conversational phrases
- Essential vocabulary for daily use
- Pronunciation tips for clarity
- Cultural insights related to language
- Grammar fundamentals for beginners
- Listening and comprehension skills
About this book
This book serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to learn Nepali quickly and effectively. With a focus on practical usage, it guides readers through essential vocabulary and phrases that are vital for everyday conversations.
Whether you are preparing for a trip to Nepal, looking to connect with Nepali speakers, or simply interested in expanding your linguistic skills, this book provides the tools necessary to build confidence in speaking and understanding Nepali.
Who this book is for
- Travelers planning to visit Nepal
- Students studying South Asian languages
- Language enthusiasts seeking new challenges
- Professionals working with Nepali communities
- Anyone interested in Nepali culture
Why read this book
- User-friendly structure for easy learning
- Real-life examples to enhance understanding
- Cultural context to enrich language skills
- Practical exercises to reinforce learning
About the language
Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language of the Indo-European family. It is the official language of Nepal and is also widely spoken in Bhutan and northeast India. About 19 million people speak it natively, and about 32 million in total.
Where it is spoken
Nepal, Bhutan
Writing system
It is written in the Devanagari script from left to right, the same script used for Hindi.
Quick facts
- Its older name was Gorkhali, after the Gorkha kingdom that unified Nepal.
- It has been one of the 22 languages recognized in India's constitution since 1992.
- It shares much vocabulary with Hindi, so speakers of one partly understand the other.
- It took words from Arabic and Persian through neighboring Indian languages.
Why learn it
- Travel the Himalayas and talk with local people and guides.
- Work with the large Nepali workforce in the Gulf countries.
- Enjoy Nepal's culture, literature and songs.
Words shared with Arabic
- kitab — From Arabic kitab: book.
- kalam — From Arabic qalam: pen.
- khabar — From Arabic khabar: news.
- hawa — From Arabic hawa': air.
- duniya — From Arabic dunya: world.
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,188 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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