This book provides both a concise presentation of the essential grammar of modern Hindi which brings beginners as quickly as possible to the point where they can read modern prose with profit, and serves as a reference for those consolidating their grasp of the language. The material is presented in roman transliteration as well as in the Indian script, so that the beginner can work through the book unimpeded by script problems, while still enjoying the advantage of contact with the script from the outset.