Welcome to Sarasvati Language School

Portland's oldest venue for studying Hindi.

Have you wanted to really learn Hindi, to surprise your family and friends on your next trip to India - not just say 'namaste' but read and write the beautiful Devanagari script and even understand Bollywood movies?

My proven interactive and innovative methods, developed over 20 years of experience, simulate real life and give adult students the equivalent of a college course with fewer class hours, a college text, audio CDs and weekly homework assignments. By the end of the first term (eleven weeks) you will have learned to pronounce Hindi sounds correctly (remember, I'm a speech therapist, too) and to read and write Hindi using the Devanagari script. You'll already be able to talk about family and friends and have a beginning understanding of Hindi grammar.

I start classes one time per year. The next classes start Tuesday, September 16th, 2008. (Please see ‘schedule’ under ‘Course Descriptions’ for complete details). Check out the information on the classes, then contact me or send in your registration.

Rachel Lileet, MA India Studies, MA Speech Therapy
phone: 360-750-8790
email: lileet@hindistudies.com

Recent Testimonials

"The classes are small, informal, and interactive, and Rachel is incredibly fun. She is eager for student feedback, well-prepared for class, and knowledgable on the subtleties of the language." Anjali Dotson