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As India’s economy grows, more people are looking for ways to learn languages like Hindi and Bengali. Now an online language service, Talkingbees.com, is giving language students the chance to learn from native speakers through the Internet. Today’s technology allows students from anywhere to interact with native speakers, using services like Skype and white board application- the virtual classroom is bringing India into living rooms everywhere.

Students don’t need much: an internet connection, a laptop, and a headset with a microphone is all a student needs to connect directly to Kolkata. The online classes are so flexible that students can learn anytime – morning, night.

Talkingbees.com was established in 2009 by Susmita, who decided to start the school because there are many language learners want to learn In. Susmita has been teaching Hindi and Bengali for 6 years and has taught students from Switzerland, Germany,Italy, Canada, and the United States.

“Learning Languages is not difficult ,but one needs to be consistent,” explained Susmita.

Student Ajay said “Susmita has been helping me for 6 months now to learn Hindi, and I have gone from barely being able to introduce myself to being able to talk about the news, customs, and everyday activities. She is always flexible with her schedule and willing to work with you to help you achieve whatever goals you want to accomplish in learning Hindi and Bengali. She is a dedicated, challenging teacher and if you take online lessons from her, your Hindi is guaranteed to improve" e.g.

The Internet allows me to do so many things that I couldn’t do even just five years ago. With a webcam, my students can see me on their computer, so I can show them how to pronounce the words. And with programs like white board application, I can write words on the screen, and students can copy them. It’s just like being in school with a blackboard, but every student gets individual attention. Although I’m in Kolkata, the Internet let’s me be right there with my student -- only they don’t have to go out of their house!”

Talkingbees.com  has different language packages for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners.  Talkingbees’ native teachers have experience with all types of students: language students, children, foreign service officers, and spouses who want to learn their partner’s native tongue. Classes are all one on one, and lessons are catered to individual needs. Talkingbees.com offers Hindi and Bengali classes at a reasonable price just 20 dollars for an hour, or less depending on the package.

Talkingbees.com also offers online music classes using the harmonium. Students can see a teacher playing harmonium and are able to view the songs and learn the notations to play a harmonium. Students can learn Bengali songs, Hindi songs, Bollywood songs, or send a list of favorite songs to learn.