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Spoken Sanskrit Classes Online — Learn to Speak Sanskrit

Learn to speak Sanskrit in everyday situations — greetings, introductions, questions and simple conversation — through active practice in every class.

ElementaryElementary · Beginners welcomeLive online
Teacher
Shastri-qualified Sanskrit teacher
Type
Live online classes
Subject
Sambhāṣaṇa (spoken Sanskrit)
Level
Elementary
Language
Sanskrit, explained in English or Hindi
Format
One-to-one / Small group
Duration
Planned with you
No. of classes
Planned with you

Course overview

Sanskrit is often studied only on the page. Speaking it — even simply — changes your relationship with the language: words become familiar, endings start to sound right or wrong, and reading becomes faster.

This course uses Sanskrit as a living means of communication. From the first class you greet, introduce yourself, ask and answer. Grammar is kept light and practical, introduced when a conversation needs it.

Schedule of classes

Flexible start

One-to-one classes can begin at any time. Days and timings are agreed with you, around school hours, work and your time zone. Small-group batches are formed as learners at the same level enrol; tell us your preferred days and we will let you know the next batch.

  • Start date: any time (one-to-one)
  • Days and time: chosen with you
  • Number of classes: planned in the free counselling session
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Who is this course for?

  • Beginners who learn best by speaking and listening
  • Learners who know some grammar but cannot yet form sentences aloud
  • Students who want to gain confidence for school oral work
  • Families who would like to use simple Sanskrit at home

What are the prerequisites?

  • No prior spoken Sanskrit
  • Reading Devanagari is helpful; if you cannot yet read it, we recommend taking Reading and Writing alongside

What you will learn

  • Greetings, courtesies and introducing yourself
  • Talking about family, home, work or school
  • Asking questions: what, who, where, when, why, how many
  • Describing daily routine, time, days and numbers
  • Making requests and giving simple instructions
  • Narrating what happened and what you will do

Curriculum

  1. First conversations

    • नमस्ते, greetings and polite expressions
    • मम नाम … — my name is …
    • This and that: एषः, एषा, एतत्
  2. Everyday topics

    • Family and relationships
    • Food, home and objects around you
    • Numbers, time and days of the week
  3. Questions and answers

    • किम्, कः, का, कुत्र, कदा, कति
    • Yes-and-no questions
    • Short dialogues in pairs
  4. Actions and time

    • Daily routine in the present tense
    • Yesterday and tomorrow: simple past and future
    • Requests and instructions
  5. Extended speaking

    • Describing a picture or a place
    • Telling a short story
    • Conversation on topics chosen by the learner

What will you gain from this course?

  • You can introduce yourself and hold a simple conversation in Sanskrit
  • You can ask and answer everyday questions
  • You understand slow, clear spoken Sanskrit on familiar topics
  • Your reading and grammar benefit from hearing the language in use

What materials and support do you get?

  • Live, interactive classes: you read, speak and write in every session.
  • Explanations in English or Hindi, whichever you prefer.
  • Short practice tasks between classes, reviewed at the start of the next one.
  • Regular revision of earlier material.
  • Doubts answered on WhatsApp between classes.

How is progress assessed?

  • Practice exercises reviewed in class, with feedback on recurring errors.
  • Reading aloud and speaking tasks in every session.
  • A short review at the end of each stage to decide what to study next. There is no pass or fail.

What effort is required?

The total number of classes is planned with you. As a guide, learners progress best with regular live classes each week and a short period of practice on most days — reading aloud, revising forms or reciting. The weekly plan is agreed in the counselling session.

How we teach

  • Speaking from the first class; the teacher uses simple Sanskrit as much as possible.
  • New patterns are heard several times before you are asked to produce them.
  • Question-and-answer drills, role play and short dialogues.
  • Mistakes are corrected kindly and briefly, so that speaking never feels like an examination.
  • English or Hindi is used whenever an explanation is needed.

Is Sanskrit really spoken?

Sanskrit has been used for conversation, teaching and debate throughout its history, and it continues to be spoken today in traditional schools, universities and among learners who choose to use it. Spoken practice is also simply one of the most effective ways to learn the language well.

Class format

  • One-to-one

    Private classes at your own pace, scheduled around you.

  • Small group

    A small batch that follows a structured plan together.

Duration

Planned with you in the free counselling session, according to your current level and goal.

Fees

Fees depend on the course and on whether you choose one-to-one or small-group classes. Please contact us for current fees.

  • Individual class

    A single one-to-one class, booked as you need it.

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  • Monthly individual coaching

    Regular one-to-one classes at a fixed weekly rhythm.

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  • Monthly group classes

    Small-group classes that follow a structured plan.

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  • Course package

    A complete course or examination-preparation programme.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I learn spoken Sanskrit without learning grammar first?

Yes. You begin with useful sentences and learn the grammar behind them gradually. Learners who want a thorough grounding can take Sanskrit Grammar alongside or afterwards.

Are group classes better for spoken Sanskrit?

A small group gives you partners to speak with, which many learners enjoy. One-to-one classes give you more speaking time and can focus on topics that matter to you. Both work well.

Is this course suitable for children?

Yes, older children and teenagers enjoy spoken Sanskrit. Enquiries for children should be made by a parent or guardian.

Enquire about this course

Tell us a little about the learner. We reply on WhatsApp or email to arrange a free counselling session.

Who is the learner?

For learners under 18, a parent or guardian should make the enquiry. We do not ask for the child's name or contact details at this stage.

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