Decide which method of learning Hindi works best for you. The three ways to learn Hindi are: on your own, from a college course and from a tutor. When money is not an option, some people take an extended trip to India or enroll in a language school in India for English speakers. Most, however, learn on their own or hire a tutor.
Decide which reference materials work best for your learning method then borrow them from a library or buy them. An English-to-Hindi dictionary is essential, as is a Hindi phrase book. Audio cassettes or compact discs exhibiting correct Hindi pronunciation are necessary, too, unless you hire a tutor, who will demonstrate correct pronunciation of words and phrases.
Borrow materials about learning Hindi from your library or purchase them through a local or online bookstore; Amazon.com has a variety of selections. Many people buy the language materials because they will be in constant use until the information is mastered, which may take longer than materials can be borrowed from a library.
Use the Internet as a reference guide. Several native Hindi speakers conduct lessons online for very reasonable rates. Online Hindi lessons provide an alternative for learners who live in areas that don't have tutors for Hindi. The Internet also offers wonderful, free resources on Hindi pronunciation and phrasing.
Be disciplined. Learning a language is challenging. Whichever learning method you use, stick to a routine and practice. For rapid learning of Hindi, practice speaking it for at least a half hour every day. Whether you listen to Hindi language tapes, such as Pimsleur's Hindi (pimsleur.com), or to a Hindi speaker in person or online, repeat each word or phrase after hearing it. Make the time to learn Hindi and you will begin to understand the language in a very short time.