Using a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognize letters and common words in Hindi (Devanagari) script. Whether you're traveling and want to understand the words around you, or preparing to learn Hindi and want to master the basics, this is the book for you. In this book you will find: an introduction to Hindi (Devanagari) script, plenty of practice activities to help you recognize each letter of the alphabet, helpful mnemonics to help you remember the shape of each letter, accompanying audio files, so you know how to pronounce letters and words, and handy tips to help you decipher common and familiar words. The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com.