Marathi-Learn

90-Day Comprehensive Marathi Program

A thorough, structured program taking you from complete beginner to intermediate proficiency. Includes all language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening, plus cultural context.

📋 Program Overview

Month	Focus	Skills Developed
Month 1	Foundation	Script mastery, basic grammar, essential vocabulary
Month 2	Building	Complex grammar, expanded vocabulary, conversations
Month 3	Fluency	Reading comprehension, writing skills, cultural fluency

Daily Time Commitment: 1-2 hours Weekly Structure: 6 days learning + 1 day review

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Month 1: Foundation (Days 1-30)

Week 1: The Marathi Script

Day 1-2: Introduction & Vowels

Goals:

• Understand Devanagari script origin and structure
• Master all 12 vowels with perfect pronunciation
• Learn basic writing strokes

Tasks:

• Read Alphabet README - Overview and history
• Study Vowels
• Practice Pronunciation Guide
• Write each vowel 20 times
• Record yourself and compare with audio

Resources:

• Vowel pronunciation audio
• Writing practice sheets
• Mirror for mouth position

Checkpoint: Pronounce all vowels correctly; recognize them in writing

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Day 3-4: Consonants (Groups 1-2)

Goals:

• Learn velar and palatal consonants (क-ञ)
• Learn retroflex consonants (ट-ण)
• Master the crucial retroflex vs. dental distinction

Tasks:

• Study Consonants - First 15 consonants
• Practice distinguishing ट vs त, ड vs द
• Write each consonant 15 times
• Complete pronunciation drills

Resources:

• Audio comparison files
• Retroflex pronunciation video

Checkpoint: Correctly distinguish and pronounce all learned consonants

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Day 5-6: Consonants (Groups 3-4)

Goals:

• Learn dental and labial consonants (त-न, प-म)
• Learn semi-vowels and sibilants (य-व, श-ष)

Tasks:

• Complete remaining consonants study
• Practice full alphabet recitation
• Start Practice Sheets

Resources: Full alphabet chart, audio

Checkpoint: Recite full alphabet without hesitation

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Day 7: Week 1 Review

Goals:

• Solidify all alphabet knowledge
• Complete comprehensive review

Tasks:

• Review all vowels and consonants
• Take Alphabet Quiz
• Practice writing from memory
• Identify and practice weak areas

Weekly Assessment: Score 90%+ on alphabet quiz

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Week 2: Script Mastery

Day 8-9: Barakhadi System

Goals:

• Master consonant-vowel combinations
• Understand the matra system

Tasks:

• Study Barakhadi thoroughly
• Practice reading barakhadi combinations
• Write barakhadi for 20 consonants
• Complete barakhadi exercises

Resources: Barakhadi chart, combination worksheets

Checkpoint: Read any barakhadi combination instantly

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Day 10-11: Conjunct Consonants

Goals:

• Learn conjunct consonants (संयुक्ताक्षरे)
• Read words with conjuncts

Tasks:

• Study common conjuncts (क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ, etc.)
• Practice reading words with conjuncts
• Write common conjunct combinations

Resources: Conjunct consonant chart

Checkpoint: Read words with conjunct consonants fluently

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Day 12-13: Numbers & Time

Goals:

• Master cardinal numbers 1-1000
• Learn ordinal numbers
• Tell time and dates

Tasks:

• Study Cardinal Numbers
• Study Ordinal Numbers
• Study Time and Date
• Complete all number exercises

Resources: Number charts, time worksheets

Checkpoint: Count to 100, tell time, say dates correctly

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Day 14: Week 2 Review

Goals:

• Review script mastery
• Read and write words fluently

Tasks:

• Read Simple Sentences
• Complete comprehensive writing practice
• Take number and script quizzes

Weekly Assessment: Read 50 words without error

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Week 3: Basic Grammar

Day 15-16: Pronouns System

Goals:

• Master personal pronouns
• Learn demonstrative and possessive pronouns

Tasks:

• Study Personal Pronouns
• Study Possessive Pronouns
• Study Demonstrative Pronouns
• Complete pronoun exercises

Resources: Pronoun charts

Checkpoint: Use pronouns correctly in simple sentences

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Day 17-18: Verb Basics & Present Tense

Goals:

• Understand verb structure
• Master present tense conjugation

Tasks:

• Study Verb Basics
• Study Present Tense
• Study Conjugation Tables
• Conjugate 20 common verbs

Resources: Verb conjugation charts, practice worksheets

Checkpoint: Conjugate any regular verb in present tense

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Day 19-20: Nouns - Gender & Number

Goals:

• Understand gender system
• Master singular/plural formation

Tasks:

• Study Noun Gender
• Study Singular-Plural
• Complete Noun Exercises

Resources: Gender rules, plural formation charts

Checkpoint: Correctly identify gender and form plurals

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Day 21: Week 3 Review

Goals:

• Consolidate grammar knowledge
• Practice sentence formation

Tasks:

• Review pronouns, verbs, nouns
• Write 20 sentences using learned grammar
• Complete grammar exercises

Weekly Assessment: Write grammatically correct sentences

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Week 4: Vocabulary & Simple Conversations

Day 22-23: Essential Vocabulary

Goals:

• Learn top 100 most common words
• Study themed vocabulary sets

Tasks:

• Study Top 100 Words
• Study Greetings
• Study Family
• Create flashcards for new words

Resources: Flashcard app, vocabulary lists

Checkpoint: Recognize and use all top 100 words

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Day 24-25: Basic Conversations

Goals:

• Master greetings and introductions
• Practice basic dialogues

Tasks:

• Study Greetings & Farewells
• Study Self-Introduction
• Practice conversations aloud
• Record yourself speaking

Resources: Audio dialogues, conversation scripts

Checkpoint: Hold a basic 2-minute conversation

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Day 26-27: Daily Activities & Routines

Goals:

• Discuss daily routines
• Use present tense in context

Tasks:

• Study Daily Activities
• Write about your daily routine
• Practice describing activities

Resources: Activity vocabulary, dialogue scripts

Checkpoint: Describe your typical day fluently

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Day 28-30: Month 1 Review & Assessment

Goals:

• Comprehensive review
• Self-assessment
• Plan Month 2

Tasks:

• Review all Month 1 content
• Complete all quizzes
• Write a paragraph about yourself and your family
• Record a 3-minute video speaking Marathi
• Identify areas needing improvement

Monthly Assessment:

• Alphabet quiz: 90%+
• Vocabulary recognition: 100+ words
• Can introduce yourself and family
• Can describe daily routine

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Month 2: Building Proficiency (Days 31-60)

Week 5-6: Past & Future Tenses

Day 31-33: Past Tense

Goals:

• Master past tense conjugation
• Discuss past events

Tasks:

• Study Past Tense
• Practice conjugating 30 verbs in past tense
• Write about yesterday’s activities
• Complete past tense exercises

Resources: Past tense conjugation tables

Checkpoint: Describe past events fluently

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Day 34-36: Future Tense

Goals:

• Master future tense conjugation
• Discuss plans and intentions

Tasks:

• Study Future Tense
• Practice conjugating 30 verbs in future tense
• Write about tomorrow’s plans
• Complete future tense exercises

Resources: Future tense conjugation tables

Checkpoint: Discuss future plans fluently

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Day 37-38: Imperative Mood

Goals:

• Learn imperative forms
• Give commands and requests

Tasks:

• Study Imperative
• Practice giving polite requests
• Write 20 imperative sentences

Resources: Imperative formation rules

Checkpoint: Use imperative forms appropriately

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Day 39-42: Adjectives & Postpositions

Day 39-40: Adjectives

Goals:

• Learn adjective agreement
• Study comparatives

Tasks:

• Study Basic Adjectives
• Study Comparatives
• Complete adjective exercises

Resources: Adjective charts

Checkpoint: Describe things using adjectives correctly

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Day 41-42: Postpositions

Goals:

• Learn common postpositions
• Understand postposition usage

Tasks:

• Study Common Postpositions
• Complete postposition exercises
• Practice constructing locative phrases

Resources: Postposition reference chart

Checkpoint: Use postpositions correctly in sentences

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Week 7-8: Expanded Vocabulary & Conversations

Day 43-45: Themed Vocabulary Expansion

Goals:

• Learn 200+ new vocabulary words
• Study practical themes

Tasks:

• Study Top 500 Words - First 300
• Learn food, travel, and shopping vocabulary
• Create flashcards and practice daily

Resources: Themed vocabulary lists, flashcard app

Checkpoint: Know 300+ words

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Day 46-48: Practical Conversations

Goals:

• Master practical dialogues
• Practice shopping and directions

Tasks:

• Study Asking Directions
• Study Numbers & Shopping
• Study At Restaurant
• Role-play practical scenarios

Resources: Dialogue scripts, role-play scenarios

Checkpoint: Handle shopping and restaurant interactions

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Day 49-51: Reading Practice

Goals:

• Read children’s stories
• Improve reading comprehension

Tasks:

• Read Children’s Stories
• Read Short Stories
• Summarize stories in your own words

Resources: Story texts, comprehension questions

Checkpoint: Read and understand short stories

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Day 52-54: Writing Development

Goals:

• Improve writing skills
• Practice different writing styles

Tasks:

• Study Sentence Formation
• Complete Typing Practice
• Write short paragraphs on various topics
• Study Letter Writing

Resources: Writing worksheets

Checkpoint: Write clear, well-structured paragraphs

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Day 55-56: Grammar Consolidation

Goals:

• Review all tenses
• Practice complex sentences

Tasks:

• Complete Verb Exercises
• Complete Fill-in-Blanks
• Write sentences combining tenses

Resources: All grammar materials

Checkpoint: Use all tenses correctly

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Day 57-60: Month 2 Review & Assessment

Goals:

• Comprehensive review
• Self-assessment
• Plan Month 3

Tasks:

• Review all Month 2 content
• Complete quizzes and exercises
• Write a short essay about your life
• Record a 5-minute video
• Have a conversation practice session

Monthly Assessment:

• Know 300+ vocabulary words
• Use all basic tenses correctly
• Can handle practical conversations
• Read simple stories with comprehension

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Month 3: Fluency Development (Days 61-90)

Week 9-10: Advanced Grammar

Day 61-63: Verb Aspects & Moods

Goals:

• Learn continuous and perfect aspects
• Understand subjunctive and conditional

Tasks:

• Study verb aspects (चालू आहे, झाले आहे)
• Practice aspect usage in sentences
• Complete advanced verb exercises

Resources: Advanced grammar materials

Checkpoint: Use complex verb forms correctly

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Day 64-66: Complex Sentence Structures

Goals:

• Learn relative clauses
• Practice compound sentences

Tasks:

• Study relative pronouns and clauses
• Write complex sentences
• Practice sentence combining

Resources: Grammar reference materials

Checkpoint: Form complex sentences fluently

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Day 67-70: Cultural Context

Goals:

• Learn cultural vocabulary
• Understand cultural context

Tasks:

• Study Festivals - Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi Padwa
• Study Cuisine
• Study Famous Personalities
• Write about cultural topics

Resources: Culture section materials

Checkpoint: Discuss cultural topics in Marathi

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Week 11-12: Reading & Writing Fluency

Day 71-73: Reading Comprehension

Goals:

• Read intermediate texts
• Improve comprehension speed

Tasks:

• Read Folk Tales
• Read Short Stories
• Summarize and discuss readings
• Practice speed reading

Resources: Intermediate reading materials

Checkpoint: Read intermediate texts with good comprehension

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Day 74-76: Writing Fluency

Goals:

• Write longer texts
• Develop writing style

Tasks:

• Complete Handwriting Guide
• Write essays on various topics
• Practice creative writing
• Write a letter to a friend

Resources: Writing guides, essay prompts

Checkpoint: Write coherent 200+ word texts

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Day 77-79: Speaking & Listening

Goals:

• Improve speaking fluency
• Enhance listening comprehension

Tasks:

• Practice conversations daily
• Listen to Marathi audio content
• Shadow native speaker recordings
• Record yourself speaking

Resources: Audio materials from Resources section

Checkpoint: Speak fluently for 5+ minutes

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Day 80-84: Practical Application

Goals:

• Apply skills in practical contexts
• Role-play real-life scenarios

Tasks:

• Complete practical conversation exercises
• Role-play travel, shopping, social scenarios
• Practice Translation Practice
• Play Word Games

Resources: All conversation and practice materials

Checkpoint: Handle real-life Marathi interactions

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Day 85-90: Final Review & Assessment

Goals:

• Comprehensive program review
• Final assessment
• Plan continued learning

Tasks:

• Review all 90 days of content
• Complete all quizzes and assessments
• Write a comprehensive essay
• Record a 10-minute video speaking Marathi
• Plan ongoing learning journey

Final Assessment: | Skill | Target | Achieved | |——-|——–|———-| | Vocabulary | 500+ words | __ | | Reading | Intermediate texts | __ | | Writing | 200+ word essays | __ | | Speaking | 5+ min fluent | __ | | Listening | Native audio comprehension | __ | | Grammar | All basic structures | __ |

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📊 Progress Milestones

After Month 1:

• Read and write Devanagari fluently
• Know 100+ vocabulary words
• Use present tense correctly
• Introduce yourself in Marathi

After Month 2:

• Know 300+ vocabulary words
• Use all basic tenses correctly
• Handle practical conversations
• Read simple stories

After Month 3:

• Know 500+ vocabulary words
• Form complex sentences
• Read intermediate texts
• Write coherent essays
• Discuss cultural topics

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🎯 Next Steps

After completing the 90-Day Program:

1. Continue expanding vocabulary to 1000+ words
2. Read Marathi newspapers and books
3. Watch Marathi movies and TV shows
4. Find conversation partners
5. Consider advanced grammar study
6. Use Progress Tracker to continue monitoring progress

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