Frequently Asked Questions
- I am having trouble with account registration process. What do I do?
- Why don't I see Marathi script on your site?
- Why the Pronunciation Key used is different than other English Dictionaries?
- Why the Pronunciation Key used is not similar to any other Marathi Writing software?
- I don't know anything about Marathi, how much time do I need to learn spoken Marathi?
- What is Marathimitra RSS Feed?
- How Do I use Marathimitra RSS Feed?
Q: I am having trouble with account registration process. What do I do?
A: Make sure that you have provided a valid email address when registering. We send activation code to the email address
that you provided. Also ensure that you entered correct email addresss and activation code when activating
your account. If all fails, please send us an email at marathimitra@marathimitra.com and we will help you out.
Q: Why don't I see Marathi script on your site?
A: We teach spoken Marathi through English! You don't need to know Marathi script in order to speak Marathi. All you need to know is English and have desire to learn Marathi. If all you want is to learn spoken Marathi, we don't want you to spend time learning Marathi script.
However if you do register with MarathiMitra.com then you get an option to see the Marathi script.
Q: Why the Pronunciation Key used is different than other English Dictionaries?
A: Although, most of the English dictionaries use pronunciation keys that are similar, they are still not the same. Each have their own variations. Some of the Marathi pronunciations are very different than English hence need it's own pronunciation key.
Q: Why the Pronunciation Key used is not similar to any other Marathi Writing software?
A: Most of the commercial or non-commercial Marathi writing software (keyboard mapping or transliterian) is designed to help write Marathi using English. Before adopting this pronunciation key, we carefully studied the available schemes from these software. We found that they are not adequate to represent spoken Marathi pronunciation. We continually try to improve the learning experience of Marathimitra, so help us by sending your suggestions.
Q: I don't know anything about Marathi, how much time do I need to learn spoken Marathi?
A: Learning a new language depends on individual's skills, commitment and resources available. We try to make best resources available to you while its YOU who decide the pace of learning. Let us know if you need any additional help learn Marathi and we will be happy to assist you as much we can. Remember, nothing beats the practice. So, keep yourself updated by visiting this site often.
Q: What is Marathimitra RSS Feed?
A: Marathimitra What's New page is now available through RSS feeds, which use a
technology called XML to deliver What's New listings to your desktop.
RSS, which stands for Really Simple Syndication, is an easy way to keep up with your
favorite news and information.
If you click on Marathimitra RSS feed link, you will see XML (or eXtensible Markup Language) code in your browser.
This is to be expected, since you do not view RSS content through a browser.
You view the RSS content either using an RSS news reader or through an RSS aggregator; such as My Yahoo!.
Google and
Yahoo! both offer comprehensive lists of RSS readers.
Marathimitra is currently using the RSS 2.0 format.
Q: How Do I use Marathimitra RSS Feed?
A: There are two ways you can make use of Marathimitra's RSS feed.
First one is using a RSS Reader.
The first step is to choose an RSS reader .
Each reader has a slightly different way of adding a new feed (also called a "channel").
In most cases, here's what you will have to do:
- Click on the small orange XML button that is on Marathimitra home page or in What's New page. You'll see a page displaying XML code.
- From your browser, copy the URL that appears in your Address Bar. For example, the URL you would copy for Marathimitra What's New feed is: http://www.marathimitra.com/showpage?pageid=mm.rss
- Paste that URL into the 'Add New Channel' section of the reader. You should be all set! The RSS feed will start to display and regularly update the Marathimitra What's New listings.
If you are member of My Yahoo! , then you can click the Add To My Yahoo button displayed on Marathimitra's What's New page. This will create a portlet for Marathimitra What's New feed on your My Yahoo!.
