How to learn Marathi in Duolingo

Is Marathi on Duolingo?

As of now, Duolingo doesn’t offer a dedicated Marathi course for English speakers. However, Marathi uses the Devanagari script, and Duolingo’s Hindi course teaches that same script. If you’re a beginner, learning Devanagari through the Hindi course is an excellent first step that transfers directly to Marathi reading and typing.

This workaround won’t teach Marathi grammar or vocabulary fully, but it builds reading fluency, consistency, and confidence. Pair it with external resources (a beginner book and a few free PDF downloads) and you can make real progress while keeping the motivational benefits of Duolingo: streaks, daily reminders, and bite-sized practice.

• Use Duolingo’s Hindi course to master Devanagari quickly.
• Keep your streak for accountability while you learn Marathi elsewhere.
• Leverage short sessions to build a durable daily habit.
• Supplement with Marathi-specific vocabulary and grammar from PDFs and books.

Smart Duolingo setup for Marathi

Set your Duolingo course to Hindi and focus on the alphabet, basic words, and typing. Treat each lesson as script practice that you’ll apply directly to Marathi. When you encounter a new character, write it down, say it aloud, and type it on your device using a Devanagari keyboard.

Meanwhile, start a simple Marathi word list in a notes app or flashcards. For every Hindi word you see in Duolingo, add the closest Marathi equivalent later from a dictionary or PDF wordlist. You’ll learn through comparison, which strengthens memory and highlights Marathi-specific patterns.

• Set a small daily goal (10–20 XP) to keep sessions short and consistent.
• Turn on reminders and keep your streak—the habit is your superpower.
• Install a Devanagari keyboard on phone/desktop for typing practice.
• Use speaking exercises to get comfortable with Devanagari pronunciation.
• Log Marathi equivalents of common words to grow a custom list.

A 30-day beginner roadmap

Use Duolingo for script fluency, then layer in Marathi vocabulary and patterns. Aim for 15–25 minutes per day for 30 days. Keep it light and repeat a lot—beginners learn best through quick, frequent contact with the language.

Have a few resources ready: an alphabet chart PDF, a phrasebook PDF, and a beginner book (digital or print). Many universities and cultural organizations share free PDFs to download—search suggestions are below.

• Days 1–7: Devanagari bootcamp via Duolingo (Hindi). Learn vowels, consonants, matras. Copy characters by hand for 5 minutes daily.
• Days 8–14: Start Marathi basics: greetings, pronouns, simple present tense (e.g., “I am,” “you are”). Add 10–15 core verbs to a PDF flashlist.
• Days 15–21: Build phrases for daily life: food, family, numbers, time. Read one page from a beginner book each day, out loud.
• Days 22–30: Short sentences and mini-dialogues. Record yourself, compare to audio, and review a downloaded phrasebook PDF nightly.

Core Marathi basics to practice

Marathi is SOV (Subject–Object–Verb) and uses postpositions (like Hindi). There’s gender and agreement to watch for, and many everyday words are close to Hindi but not always identical. Focus early on pronouns, the copula (to be), question words, and a handful of high-frequency verbs.

A little pronunciation tip: length matters. Practice minimal pairs and read slowly. Build from short, correct sentences, then expand.

• Greetings: नमस्कार namaskār (hello), धन्यवाद dhanyavād (thank you).
• Pronouns: मी mī (I), तू tū/आपण āpaṇ (you), तो to (he), ती tī (she), ते te (they/that).
• To be (present, often implied): मी अमित आहे mī Amit āhe (I am Amit).
• Questions: काय kāy (what), कुठे kuṭhe (where), कधी kadhī (when), का kā (why).
• Common verbs: जाणे jāṇe (to go), करणे karaṇe (to do), पाहणे pāhaṇe (to see), खाणे khāṇe (to eat).

Free PDFs and beginner books to download

Quality beginner materials make a big difference. Look for a simple grammar overview, a Devanagari alphabet chart, and a phrasebook with transliteration. Many reputable sources share free PDFs—check university language departments, cultural institutes, and open-education repositories.

If you prefer print or e‑readers, a beginner book keeps you structured. Pair one chapter per week with your Duolingo sessions.

• Search queries: “Marathi alphabet PDF download,” “Marathi phrasebook PDF free,” “Marathi for beginners PDF,” “Spoken Marathi PDF.”
• Look for a beginner book such as “Learn Marathi in 30 Days” or “Spoken Marathi for Beginners” (titles vary by publisher).
• Download a basic verb list PDF and highlight 50 high-frequency verbs.
• Keep all PDFs in a single folder on your phone for quick daily review.

Beyond Duolingo: learn through real use

Language sticks when you use it. Add tiny, low-pressure tasks: label household items in Marathi, send a daily text to yourself in Devanagari, or say your shopping list out loud. These actions turn passive knowledge into active skill.

Media helps too. Children’s shows, slow news, and songs give you repetition with context. Even five minutes a day builds intuition.

• Create Anki or Quizlet decks from your PDF and book notes.
• Use language exchange apps for 10-minute chats with patient partners.
• Watch beginner-friendly Marathi videos with subtitles, then without.
• Write a two-sentence diary entry every day for 30 days.
• Shadow short audio clips to improve rhythm and pronunciation.

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