The Urdu Language

Personalized Urdu Lessons for Every Learner

The Urdu Language

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to enhance your existing Urdu language skills, I am here to help you reach your goals. As an experienced teacher, I specialize in teaching Urdu to students of all ages and backgrounds.

Why Learn Urdu?

Urdu is a language with a deep cultural heritage, spoken by millions of people around the world. Learning Urdu can provide numerous benefits, from connecting with a rich cultural history to expanding your personal and professional horizons. Here are some compelling reasons to learn Urdu:

Cultural Depth: Dive into the rich literary traditions, history, and diverse cultural expressions of Urdu-speaking regions.
Family Connections: Deepen your relationships with Urdu-speaking family members.
Travel: Experience some of the diverse and vibrant cultures of South Asia with greater ease and understanding.
Career Opportunities: Proficiency in Urdu can be advantageous in various fields.

Tailored Learning Experience

I adapt my teaching methods to suit individual needs, ensuring progress at a comfortable pace. Whether the student is a child, an academic, a working professional, or a senior citizen, my lessons are designed to be engaging and effective.

Learning Materials

I utilize a variety of resources to ensure comprehensive and engaging Urdu learning. Here is a selection of some of the materials I use:

Passages and Dialogues: A collection of passages and dialogues in Roman transliteration, complete with follow-up questions and glossaries.
Grammar Worksheets: Custom worksheets in Roman transliteration to practice specific grammar points.
Script Introduction: “Let’s Study Urdu: An Introduction to the Script” by Ali S. Asani and Syed Akbar Hyder. This book gradually introduces students to the script by introducing a small number of letters at a time, followed by reading and writing practice with real words.
Course Book: “Let’s Study Urdu: An Introductory Course” by Ali S. Asani and Syed Akbar Hyder. A comprehensive course book for learning Urdu in its native script.
Stories and Poems: “Urdu for Children: Stories and Poems” (edited by Sajida S. Alvi). A two-volume set that helps students increase their vocabulary and reading fluency, accompanied by audio and detailed glossaries for each story.
Digital flashcards (hosted on Brainscape) so that you can test yourself on vocabulary and various grammar points.

What to Expect

Custom Lessons: Lessons customized to your current proficiency level and learning objectives.
Flexible Script Options: Learn using the Urdu script (Nastaliq) or Roman transliteration, according to your preference.
Supportive Environment: Encouragement and support to help you gain confidence in your language abilities.

Start Your Urdu Studies

No matter your starting point, I am here to support and guide you every step of the way. Contact me with any questions you might have or use the form below to pick a slot for your first Urdu class.