Vaishali A. Patel
The Downsides of Learning a Second Language are …
… none! There are zero cons to learning a new language. Adding a new dialect under your belt opens up so many new opportunities in...
Vaishali A. Patel
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Why Learn an Indian Dialect (for Non-Native Speakers)
Entering a Desi household can be overwhelming because we are so connected to our culture. Instead of feeling confused when unfamiliar...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Benefits of Learning Your Native Language
Have you ever felt like you’re "not Indian enough"? My nieces have told me that not being a fluent speaker of their native language has...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Dec 28, 2021
- 6 min
24 Benefits to Learning a New Language
Learning a new language is good for your brain. Here's how.
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
8 Myths About Learning a New Language
Because deciding to learn a new language is an enormous task for most of us, there are a lot of myths swirling around about the process. ...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Aug 19, 2021
- 1 min
Familiar Desi Indian Phrases
#WhyDoWe What is a Desi phrase you heard all the time growing up? "MARA MATHA PAR MOOK" Whenever I asked my mommy where should I...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Aug 17, 2021
- 2 min
Judging Those Who Don't Speak English
#WhyDoWe We look the same, we dress the same, we eat the same food, then why do you say he is Bengali, Sri Lankan, Pakistani? And why are...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Jul 22, 2019
- 1 min
Gujarati Numbers - Learn Gujarati Online
It's important to learn Gujarati Numbers for fun things like shopping, saying your age, learning to tell time. And plus, it's the easiest...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Jul 19, 2019
- 1 min
Most common sentences in Gujarati
Many times, the first few things we learn in a new language are how to say, "Hi" and "How are you?" so that we can easily introduce...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2 min
SO WHY DO I HAVE TO LEARN GUJARATI?
Do you… Unconsciously take your shoes of when you enter a home? Bow down your head when you meet older family members? Greet them with...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2 min
DON’T YOU JUST LOVE A GOOD STORY?
One of the best ways a culture is passed down is through sharing stories and fables. I remember going to my grandparents’ house in...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 16, 2019
- 1 min
DIVA, AARTI & DAILY PRAYERS
Do your parents tell you to do diva or aarti daily? Parents who are somewhat religious or spiritual will insist that you do diva or aarti...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 16, 2019
- 1 min
GUJARATIS GREET EACH OTHER WITH….
Jai Shree Krishna Kem cho? Jai schhidanand Ramkabir Jai Jinendra Jai Swaminarayan Normally we greet each other with: Kem cho? Which...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 16, 2019
- 3 min
TULSI — THE WONDER HERB
If you happen to see a house or a business with a Tulsi plant in the front yard, chances are that place belongs to an Indian family. Holy...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 14, 2019
- 2 min
WHEN THE TEACHER PAUSES WHILE TAKING ROLL CALL…
Oh, whats in a name? If you are an immigrant child, you know this happens often. Your teacher taking attendance… Jennifer, Jack,...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 14, 2019
- 2 min
THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT… AND NO PRESENT LIKE TIME
You want something done, do it now! I grew up hearing this in my family. During summer vacations when I stayed with my grand parents in...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 14, 2019
- 2 min
SHRAADH/PITRU TARPAN
Festivals and celebrations are essential parts of our survival as human beings. In India there are celebrations for every occasion: I...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 14, 2019
- 2 min
WORSHIP: POOJA
We all have different ways to worship. Some of us go to temples and churches to show our devotions to a statue or a holy place. Some of...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 13, 2019
- 1 min
KARVA CHAUTH
Karva Chauth (Hindi: करवा चौथ) is a one-day festival celebrated by Hindu women in North India in which married women fast from sunrise to...
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Vaishali A. Patel
- Apr 13, 2019
- 1 min
LEARN NEW THINGS BUT DON’T FORGET THE VALUE OF WHAT YOU KNOW!
There is a parable of a villager who goes to the city and learns english. Now he thinks he is superior and uses only english to describe...
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