Marathi for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

Tobias Hartmann, Synapse Lingo AI Tools (human-supervised)

• Publisher: Innov-AI-tive
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9783692631059
• Topic: Languages & Linguistics
• Subtopic: Teaching Languages
• Index: Languages & Linguistics

E-book includes audio access and learning software via link.

This beginner-friendly guide is your clear entry point to Marathi—crafted for English-speaking learners. You'll start with the essentials of sound and spelling, learn the basics of Devanagari with helpful Romanized support, and build practical vocabulary, sentences, and mini-dialogues for everyday life, travel, and family—so your first conversations feel natural and achievable.

Every unit follows a simple, motivating pattern: short explanation in English, compact vocabulary list, model dialogue, pronunciation tips, mini-exercises, and a quick review to lock it in. Grammar is explained in plain language—word order, postpositions, noun gender and plurals, personal pronouns, question forms, and core verb tenses (present, past, future)—with memorable cues instead of heavy jargon. Culture notes provide context for using Marathi respectfully and authentically in Maharashtra.

Designed for self-learners at A1–A2, the book features clear goals, time-planning tips, progress checklists, and short quizzes at the end of each chapter. Visual highlights mark Marathi terms so you recognize them faster in context. Whether you're preparing for a trip, connecting with Marathi-speaking friends or family, or simply exploring a new language—this book gives you a structured, encouraging, and practical path to success.

SynapseLingo offers a learning flow rooted in cognitive science: small steps, frequent reviews, and language you can use immediately. Audio tracks reinforce pronunciation, and the included link to the practice software helps you review, recall, and speak with confidence. This e-book was developed with AI-assisted tools and subsequently editorially reviewed to ensure the highest learning quality.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Copyright
• Lesson 1: English–Marathi: Have = कडे असणे (kaḍe asaṇe)
• Lesson 2: English–Marathi: be = असणे (asaṇe) — I am, you are
• Lesson 3: English–Marathi: go = जाणे (jāṇe)
• Lesson 4: English–Marathi Can-Do: can = शकणे (shakaṇe)
• Lesson 5: English–Marathi: do = करणे (karaṇe) — He does, She does, We do
• Lesson 6: English–Marathi 'Had' Guide: I had = माझ्याकडे होते (maajhyakade hote)
• Lesson 7: Learn Marathi Past ‘to be’: I was — मी होतो (mī hoto) (Fast, Fun, and Friendly)
• Lesson 8: English–Marathi Past Tense: I went — मी गेलो (mī gelō)
• Lesson 9: English–Marathi Boost: I did मी केलं (mi kela) & do करणे (karaṇe)
• Lesson 10: English–Marathi Future Have: I will have = माझ्याकडे असेल (maajhyakade asel)
• Lesson 11: I will be → मी असेन (mī asen): Learn Marathi Future ‘to be’
• Lesson 12: English–Marathi Future Tense: I will go मी जाईन (mī jāīn)
• Lesson 13: Marathi Future Tense: I will do = मी करीन (mī karīn)
• Lesson 14: English–Marathi Travel Phrases: Is there ...? = ... आहे का? (... aahe kaa?)
• Lesson 15: English–Marathi Travel Essential: Is there ...? = आहे का ...? (aahe ka ...?)
• Lesson 16: English–Marathi: May I ...? = मी ... करू का? (mī ... karū kā?)
• Lesson 17: English to Marathi: I need ... = मला ... हवे आहे (malā ... havē āhē)
• Lesson 18: Learn Where is ...? in Marathi: कुठे आहे ...? (kuṭhe āhe ...?) Travel Phrase
• Lesson 19: English–Marathi: What is ...? = काय आहे ...? (kāy āhe ...?)
• Lesson 20: English–Marathi: How much does ... cost? = ... ची किंमत किती आहे? (... chi kimat kiti aahe?)
• Lesson 21: English–Marathi: I would like ... = मला ... हवे आहे (malaa ... have aahe) — Polite Requests Made Easy
• Lesson 22: English–Marathi: Can you ... ? = तुम्ही ... करू शकता का? (tumhi ... karu shakata ka?)
• Lesson 23: English to Marathi: Can you ... ? = तुम्ही ... करू शकता का? (tumhī ... karū śakatā kā?)
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