3. Conversation: Discussing Your Hometown

Kavita: Hi, I’m Kavita. I’m from Chennai. Where are you from, Arjun?

Arjun: Hello, Kavita. I’m originally from Jaipur. What’s Chennai like?

Kavita: Chennai is known for its beaches and vibrant culture. It’s a big city with a lot of history. What about Jaipur?

Arjun: Jaipur is famous for its historical forts and palaces. It’s called the ‘Pink City’ because of the color of the buildings. Have you ever visited?

Kavita: No, I haven’t, but I’d love to. I’ve heard so much about its architecture and festivals.

Arjun: You should visit during the Jaipur Literature Festival. It’s an amazing experience.

Kavita: That sounds wonderful! In Chennai, we have the Madras Music Season, which is a big celebration of classical music.

Arjun: That must be exciting. What else is special about Chennai?

Kavita: The food here is amazing. You should try our dosas and filter coffee if you visit.

Arjun: I’ve heard about Chennai’s filter coffee. In Jaipur, you should try our traditional Rajasthani dishes, like Dal Baati Churma.

Kavita: That sounds delicious. I hope to visit Jaipur someday.

Arjun: And I look forward to visiting Chennai too. Hopefully soon!

Vocabulary List

1. Hometown (गृहनगर) – The town or city where one was born or grew up, or where one has lived for a long period. – वह नगर या शहर जहाँ कोई पैदा हुआ था या बड़ा हुआ, या जहाँ कोई लंबे समय तक रहा है।
2. Beaches (समुद्र तट) – A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high and low water marks. – एक कंकड़ीला या रेतीला किनारा, विशेषकर महासागर के पास ज्वार की उच्च और निम्न जल स्तर के बीच।
3. Culture (संस्कृति) – The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society. – विशेष लोगों या समाज के विचार, रीति-रिवाज, और सामाजिक व्यवहार।
4. Forts (किले) – A fortified building or strategic position. – एक सुदृढ़ इमारत या रणनीतिक स्थिति।
5. Palaces (महल) – A large and impressive building forming the official residence of a ruler, pope, archbishop, etc. – एक बड़ी और प्रभावशाली इमारत जो एक शासक, पोप, आर्कबिशप आदि का आधिकारिक निवास बनाती है।
6. Architecture (वास्तुकला) – The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings. – इमारतों को डिजाइन और निर्माण करने की कला या अभ्यास।
7. Festival (त्योहार) – A day or period of celebration, typically for religious or cultural reasons. – एक दिन या अवधि जिसका उत्सव मनाया जाता है, आमतौर पर धार्मिक या सांस्कृतिक कारणों से।
8. Classical Music (शास्त्रीय संगीत) – A genre of music with a long history and a tradition of formal style and structure. – एक लंबे इतिहास और औपचारिक शैली और संरचना की परंपरा वाला संगीत का एक वर्ग।
9. Filter Coffee (फ़िल्टर कॉफ़ी) – A type of coffee made by mixing frothed and boiled milk with the infusion obtained by percolation brewing of finely ground coffee powder in a traditional Indian filter. – एक प्रकार की कॉफ़ी जो फेंटे हुए और उबले हुए दूध को पारंपरिक भारतीय फ़िल्टर में बारीक पिसी हुई कॉफ़ी पाउडर की परकोलेशन ब्रूइंग से प्राप्त आसव के साथ मिलाकर बनाया जाता है।
10. Rajasthani Dishes (राजस्थानी व्यंजन) – Traditional dishes from the Indian state of Rajasthan, known for their unique flavors and ingredients. – भारतीय राज्य राजस्थान से पारंपरिक व्यंजन, जो उनके अनूठे स्वाद और सामग्रियों के लिए जाने जाते हैं।
11. Delicious (स्वादिष्ट) – Highly pleasant to the taste. – स्वाद के लिए अत्यंत सुखद।