Teach Yourself Hindustani

Teach Yourself Hindustani by T. Grahame Bailey (1872–1942) is a practical language guide designed to introduce English speakers to Hindustani, a widely spoken language in northern India combining elements of Hindi and Urdu. The book offers lessons on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday conversation, making it accessible for self-learners. Bailey’s expertise as a linguist and his experience in India inform the text, which played a key role in promoting cross-cultural communication during the British colonial period and beyond.