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Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information. All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers. Do we use ‘cookies’? Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart. 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However, you will still be able to place order. ​ Third-Party Disclosure We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when it’s release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property or safety. ​ However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. ​ Third-Party Links Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites. ​ Google Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en We use Google AdSense Advertising on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on previous visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt-out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy. We have implemented the following: ​ • Demographics and Interests Reporting ​ We, along with third-party vendors such as Google use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our website. ​ Opting out: Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt Out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on. ​ California Online Privacy Protection Act CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. – See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf ​ According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following: ​ Users can visit our site anonymously. ​ Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website. ​ Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page specified above. ​ You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes: On our Privacy Policy Page Can change your personal information: By emailing us By logging in to your account How does our site handle Do Not Track signals? We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place. ​ Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking? It’s also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking. ​ COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act) When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online. ​ We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old. ​ Fair Information Practices The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information. In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur: We will notify you via email within 7 business days. We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data CAN SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations. We collect your email address in order to: ​ To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following: If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at vaishali@sanskarteaching.com and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence. Contacting Us If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below. ​ https://www.sanskarteaching.com/ 425 Roosevelt Ave National city, CA 91950 vaishali@sanskarteaching.com ​ Last Edited on 04-24-2019 ​

Gujarati Everyday Phrases Learn Conversational Gujarati with Vaishali Patel Thanks for Downloading our Freebie! If you like learning like this.. you'll love our crash course! Vaishali's new online course features 5 listen and repeat videos covering: ATTENDING A SOCIAL GATHERING Perfect for moments with family TRAVELING TO INDIA Common phrases to help you navigate Gujarat AT THE DINNER TABLE To confidently ask your mother-in-law to pass the chutney SHOPPING IN INDIA Now you can get the best deal and the cutest outfit CULTURAL NORMS Traditional norms like removing shoes and touching feet LEARN MORE Gujarati Crash Course If you're looking for a Gujarati refresher or you'd like your kids to learn more common phrases then this is the course for you! ​ All Sanskar Teaching online courses can be accessed anytime. You can learn at your own pace and revisit the videos as much as you'd like. ​ Our Gujarati Crash Course is only $29.99 and is yours for a lifetime! EXPLORE CRASH COURSE

FAQ's ABOUT SANSKAR TEACHING ZOOM SCHOOL Vashaili talks through some of the frequently asked questions about our live classes. What's the earliest age a child can join our live classes? 3 years old. Our Preschool curriculum is tailored for ages 3-5. Are all the teachers native speakers? YES! Is there a sibling discount? Yes, please reach out to us for a discount code. How long is your curriculum? Our curriculum is split up into levels, each level is 4 sessions long (about one year), each session being 9+ weeks. You'll never repeat learning material. What kind of homework do students get? This wholly depends on the level/age group you are in. Preschool children get simple activities to promote learning, but no homework. Some student's homework is to call a classmate to practice the language. If I speak and understand Gujarati, which level should I take? It depends on your goal. If you are trying to learn proper language, Adult Level 1 is great. Adult Level 2 classes work on the grammar, like pronouns. If you already know all that, we have a reading and writing class for exceptionally fluent people. How long are the classes? Preschool and Level 1: 30 minutes Level 2 and up: 60 minutes Do I need to know a certain amount of the language before I start? If you are entering a Level 1 class, no. If at any point you are feeling overwhelmed and behind, talk to your teacher and they are very accommodating . What if I miss a class? We always record our classes, so you can always go back and watch to make up, or review. What is the difference between our Digital Essentials Course and the Live Course? The Live Classes you get to practice and work one on one with a teacher. The Digital Course is something you can do on your own, and is a great supplemental support to learning. How do adults participate in group classes? Have a question that wasn't answered here? Ask away! Submit We'll answer your question as soon as we can! Much different than the kids classes. For example, we break up students into break out rooms with a scenario where they create a conversation to then present to the class. We also use a group chat outside of class to talk about cultural experiences to learn.

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It's about connecting generations. OUR FOUNDER Vaishali Patel has been teaching Gujarati language and culture to adults and children since 2002. Growing up in Baroda, India and immigrating permanently to the United States at age 16, Vaishali is uniquely positioned with a view into the best of both worlds. Living in an extended Gujarati family inspired Vaishali to pass along the value of her homeland traditions to her own 2 children by teaching them and others in the community. Her outreach programs have since expanded to include Live Zoom Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi Classes, an online course that can be done at your own pace, learning tools such as the Gujarati and Hindi Memory Games, Gujarati Alphabet Flashcards, Tales of Krishna and Ramayana and Clothing of India available on Amazon, all developed to enhance a deeper understanding of Desi culture and relationships with our extended family. OUR TEAM We are a small team of women dedicated to bringing the joy to preserving Desi culture and guiding Sanskar Teaching to reach as many as possible around the world. ​ And we absolutely adore our beautiful Founder, Vaishaliben. @societyofthesun MEGHAN WAHLEN Marketing Manager SIRI KAY JOSTAD Chief Operations Officer Siri met Vaishali when their kids were at the Waldorf School of San Diego. She brought her experience in the film industry and as a writer, marketer and entrepreneur to the business of her dear friend. Besides loving all things Indian, Siri is a traveler at heart. Meghan is a creative force for Sanskar Teaching. Currently studying Fashion design at Savannah College of Art and Design, she applies her knowledge of color and balance alongside the vibrant Indian Culture to create beautiful graphics and brand designs. @wanderawaywithsirikay MEGAN CUTLER Marketing Manager Megan Cutler is a graduate from Brigham Young University where she cultivated an entrepreneurial mindset while studying Advertising. Wanting to slip into the design world, she taught herself all she knows to add a measure of creativity to her marketing background. LISA CUTLER Marketing Manager Lisa brings a long history of customer care to the Sanskar Team. Besides bringing her organization and people skills to the team, she loves being a mom and baking. OUR TEACHERS Teacher Introduction Videos EESHA DALIA I am a lawyer practicing part time while being a mother full time. Born in Baroda, Gujurat, I lived in Baroda for a few years in elementary school. I believe language is the bridge to take our culture to future generations. Teaching kids Gujurati locally has been the most gratifying to see little ones speaking and writing in their mother tongue! Eesha Video Eesha Class Schedule KRUPA RUPAREL Raised in Mumbai in a big Kutchi joint family, and being the first grandchild, Krupa was infused with a deep understanding and appreciation for her roots. Krupa is also a fashion designer and a vegetarian food blogger and recently a new mom. Krupa Video Krupa Class Schedule RIDDHI RAVAL A scientist by profession, Riddhi was born and raised in Gujarat, India, moving to the US in 2011. Becoming a parent opened her eyes to the importance of preserving her native culture. Now, she helps other parents realize the same vision by bringing her talents to teaching with us. MEGHANA PRATAPWAR Meghana grew up in Mumbai speaking Hindi. Now, a doctor by trade, she lives in the United States, knows Bhartnathyam and is also learning Hindustani classical singing and sharing her love for language and culture with Sanskar Teaching. Riddhi Video Riddhi Class Schedule JASON MATTHEWS Jason is based in Chennai, India. Brought up in a Malayalam-speaking household, he also grew up exposed to different cultures thanks to the diverse social circle he has. He is multilingual and speaks four languages fluently. He holds a Master's degree in Communication and works with a self-publishing company currently. He enjoys travelling, reading, and watching movies. He is passionate about art, cooking, and fitness. Video Coming Soon Jason Class Schedule Meghana Video Meghana Class Schedule RUCHITA JHAVERI Born and brought up in Ahmedabad, Gujrat, Ruchita grew up being taught to love and be proud of her Indian heritage. After coming to America in 2005 her life completely changed, yet her appreciation for her home has always remained strong. As well as being a proud Indian, she is also a teacher who is ready to spread the joy of Gujrati with other eager minds. She hopes to share her love for her culture with others! Ruchita Video Ruchita Class Schedule SUHANGI BRAHMBHATT Staying conntected to Hindi and Gujarati tradition plays a major role in her daily life, being African-born, Indian-raised, and Canadian-living. She loves garba, Navratri, evening aarti, sweet dishes, family phone calls, new clothes, Gujarati new year, Diwali and fireworks! Suhangi Video Suhangi Class Schedule RUTVI BRAHMBHATT Her love for Gujarati started with learning names of foods and spices in Gujarati. She makes an active effort to incorporate our beautiful language & traditions into her life. Academic success and pursuit of a career in medicine was just as important as understanding who she is, and where her family comes from. Rutvi Video Rutvi Class Schedule JUHI DHRUVA If you ever catch a teacher sneakily eating a slice of Oreo Cheesecake, know that it is Juhi!! Born and raised in Rajkot, Gujarat, Juhi is a language graduate who currently works as a Publishing Manager. She loves language, reading and dancing. She is here to share her love for language and teaching and cant wait to share all the rib tickling anecdotes that she has heard all along with her class. Juhi Video Juhi Class Schedule NEETU SINGH Neetu was raised in New Delhi, India, in a traditional family that is both Hindi and Punjabi, exposing her to both religions and cultures. She moved to Canada as a teen and studied Finance and Marketing. When she had children she realized how important it is to teach them her language. Neetu Video Neetu Class Schedule LIPI RAVAL Born and raised in Baroda, Lipi grew up speaking Gujarati alongside Hindi and Marathi. This led her to a career fusing her design study with interest in Gujarati language, and written script. She hopes to further share love of her native tongue, and its letters, with young minds directly so they don’t miss out! Lipi Video Lipi Class Schedule HEEMADRI BAROT Born in India, brought up in Zambia, Heemadri currently studies biotechnology in Canada. She started a nonprofit spoken English and personal skill development group for 40 children in India. She's worked with educational companies to train young adults to pass the International English language testing system exam that is required for studying abroad. She strives to create a community of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, fun environment. Heemadri Video Heemadri Class Schedule THE SHOP Nine years after launching her live classes and blog, Vaishali launched Shop Sanskar, which carries her line of unique learning tools, as well as her digital courses and where you can sign up for her live language Classes. Learning is Better Together Shop Sanskar STAY IN TOUCH Instagram @sanskarteaching ​ Facebook Page ​ YouTube Channel: Sanskar Teaching ​ Amazon Shop Zoom Language Classes ​ Digital Language Courses ​ Pinterest ​ Collaborations vaishali@sanskarteaching.com An Inbox you'll want to open Emails full of Desi inspiration, new products , learning tools and tips and exclusive content from Vaishali.

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Our goal is to bring children and adults closer to Indian values, traditions and language. EXPLORE B-SCHOOL Here you can find tools to learn Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi and reconnect with your roots EXPLORE LANGUAGE CLASSES OUR MISSION Our Self-Paced language courses allow you to learn on your own, and you can keep it forever. SELF-PACED COURSES OUR BLOG Teachings from Vaishali celebrating Indian traditions, food and culture. READY TO READ All Things Desi Learning is Better Together FOLLOW @SANSKARTEACHING KIDS SANSKAR SUCCESS STORIES My girls and I love Vaishali masi. She teaches them Gujarati in fun and creative ways. Our favorite things are the home work series, for example when we go on scavenger hunts at a local farmer's market to learn the names of vegetables and fruits in Gujarati. My kids look forward to their Sunday classes. My two older ones are reading and writing fluently in Gujarati because of Sanskar Teaching. ​ --Gayatri Bhakta, Hotelier & Momma of 3 Why this works for our family? Its simple. I want my son to learn Gujarati, not just the language but the culture as well. We do the best we can at home, however when someone as loving and patient as Vaishaliben tells my son about why we do certain things or teaches him simple songs he listens. I don't have to drive any where and if we miss a class we can make it up at another time. Love that Sanskar Teaching is available for our family. ​ ​ --Shital Amin, FSA, Senior Actuary & Momma of 3 ADULT SANSKAR SUCCESS STORIES These Gujarati classes are absolutely fantastic and a fun way to learn a new language. My teacher (Gargi Ben) is amazing and answers all of our questions and is very patient. This class is ideal for anyone from beginners to people like me that grew up in a Gujarati home but didn’t learn or retain much in adulthood. I now finally have the confidence and knowledge of speaking to hold a conversation with my wife’s grandmother and mine after only 2 short semesters! ​ --Vishal P. I really enjoyed them, and even though I didn't spend the time I would have liked practicing, I still learned a lot. The classes have made me excited to keep learning and finally be brave and speak Gujarati to my future in-laws. ​ --Sanskar Adult Student. An Inbox you'll want to open Emails full of Desi inspiration, new products , learning tools and tips and exclusive content from Vaishali.

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It's about connecting generations. OUR FOUNDER Vaishali Patel has been teaching Gujarati language and culture to adults and children since 2002. Growing up in Baroda, India and immigrating permanently to the United States at age 16, Vaishali is uniquely positioned with a view into the best of both worlds. Living in an extended Gujarati family inspired Vaishali to pass along the value of her homeland traditions to her own 2 children by teaching them and others in the community. Her outreach programs have since expanded to include Live Zoom Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi Classes, an online course that can be done at your own pace, learning tools such as the Gujarati and Hindi Memory Games, Gujarati Alphabet Flashcards, Tales of Krishna and Ramayana and Clothing of India available on Amazon, all developed to enhance a deeper understanding of Desi culture and relationships with our extended family. OUR TEAM We are a small team of women dedicated to bringing the joy to preserving Desi culture and guiding Sanskar Teaching to reach as many as possible around the world. ​ And we absolutely adore our beautiful Founder, Vaishaliben. @societyofthesun MEGHAN WAHLEN Marketing Manager SIRI KAY JOSTAD Chief Operations Officer Siri met Vaishali when their kids were at the Waldorf School of San Diego. She brought her experience in the film industry and as a writer, marketer and entrepreneur to the business of her dear friend. Besides loving all things Indian, Siri is a traveler at heart. Meghan is a creative force for Sanskar Teaching. Currently studying Fashion design at Savannah College of Art and Design, she applies her knowledge of color and balance alongside the vibrant Indian Culture to create beautiful graphics and brand designs. @wanderawaywithsirikay MEGAN CUTLER Marketing Manager Megan Cutler is a graduate from Brigham Young University where she cultivated an entrepreneurial mindset while studying Advertising. Wanting to slip into the design world, she taught herself all she knows to add a measure of creativity to her marketing background. LISA CUTLER Marketing Manager Lisa brings a long history of customer care to the Sanskar Team. Besides bringing her organization and people skills to the team, she loves being a mom and baking. OUR INDIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS Our team of teachers are all native speakers who are well trained in the Sanskar Teaching method and curriculum. We have native speaking teachers in Gujarati , Hindi , Marathi , Malayalam , and Punjabi who offer both group and private classes. Meet Our Teachers THE SHOP Nine years after launching her live classes and blog, Vaishali launched Shop Sanskar, which carries her line of unique learning tools, as well as her digital courses and where you can sign up for her live language Classes. Learning is Better Together Shop Sanskar STAY IN TOUCH Instagram @sanskarteaching ​ Facebook Page ​ YouTube Channel: Sanskar Teaching ​ Amazon Shop Zoom Language Classes ​ Digital Language Courses ​ Pinterest ​ Collaborations vaishali@sanskarteaching.com An Inbox you'll want to open Emails full of Desi inspiration, new products , learning tools and tips and exclusive content from Vaishali.

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