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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Aug 1, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20216 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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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