Beginning Gujarati I

 During the first year of Gujarati, major emphasis is placed on acquiring
 phonetics, grammatical patterns, and basic vocabulary.  These goals are
 accomplished through guided drills and conversations accompanied by formal
 instruction on Gujarati grammar.  From the outset, students are also taught
 the Gujarati writing system, which is used for all materials.  By the end of
 the first year of instruction, student should be able to carry on coherent
 conversations on selected topics, read simple texts and compose short pieces
 in Gujarati.