Sanskrit Speaking Course for Beginners with Devanagari Knowledge

The Micro-Certificate in Conversational Sanskrit for Hindu Studies is specially created for beginners who can read the Devanagari script but lack spoken fluency. Over six quarters, students engage in structured lessons designed to build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and develop grammar-based communication. This 9 credit-hour course covers key linguistic skills including reading (paThanam), writing (lekhanam), listening (shravaNam), speaking (sambhAShaNam), and understanding (avagamanam). Real-life dialogue and interactive skits reinforce retention and practical use. Ideal for students from high school onward, this program bridges the gap between script literacy and conversational confidence in Saṃskṛtam.