Rangjung Yeshe Institute: Nepal - Centre for Buddhist Studies Summer Nepali Course

This eight-week colloquial Nepali summer course is designed for both scholars and researchers planning to work in Nepal and for those living in Nepal who wish to communicate directly with the Nepalese people. These courses are quite intensive and students are expected to invest considerable time and effort in order to meet class requirements and academic expectations. Students who successfully complete these courses will be well on their way towards a high degree of proficiency in Nepali. Beginning Nepali Designed for students with no prior study of Nepali. The course quickly immerses students in spoken Nepali, and is an excellent introduction for students and researchers. Study of basic grammatical structures and situational vocabulary helps develop conversational ability as quickly as possible. Students also learn to read and write using the Devanāgari alphabet. The course features classroom lectures, drill sessions, and daily individual practice sessions with native Nepali speakers. Intermediate Nepali Offered for students with two semesters of prior study of Nepali. It is designed to both facilitate and accelerate the study of Nepali for students, researchers, and others working in Nepal. The course allows students to continue learning grammar and develop their reading skills while emphasising conversational fluency. It also develops the foundation needed for further independent studies, research, and field visits. All summer programs are fully accredited by Kathmandu University.