Book excerpt: Hindi is one of the official languages of India and a guide to using Hindi in everyday conversations is a must when it comes to experiencing the rich culture of India. This book will help the learners to indulge in basic conversations with the locals by using simple yet efficient Hindi. The pattern in which this book is written aids in easy understanding of words, its pronunciation and association with other languages. Prioritizing situational conversations along with the usage of slangs, this book provides th learners with better acknowledgment of native India. The initial chapters revolve around the overall view of Hindi alphabets with their pronunciation and the fundamental phrases used in introduction and expression. The majority chunk of the book consists of situational conversations like, when travelling in a Taxi/Cab or buying groceries from a supermarket. This is followed by a small section comprising of the usage of 'Ji' to show respect; common slangs often incorporated in everyday speech and a glossary. Lastly, the tips for pronunciation is given in the book with a hope of being helpful in strengthening the learners’ efficiency in spoken Hindi.