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Urdu 101: Reading, Writing, Speaking with Confidence
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Urdu 101: Reading, Writing, Speaking with Confidence

Learn Urdu from Scratch: Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary & Speaking
Created byM. Azam Khan
Last updated 6/2024
English
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What you'll learn

  • Read and write the Urdu alphabet and recognize the basic sounds of Urdu letters.
  • Build essential Urdu vocabulary for everyday situations and basic communication.
  • Form and understand basic Urdu sentences using common words, phrases, and sentence patterns.
  • Understand essential Urdu grammar, including parts of speech, verb forms, and commonly used tenses.
  • Read and understand simple Urdu words, sentences, and passages with increasing confidence.
  • Write basic Urdu sentences and communicate simple ideas in written Urdu.
  • Use practical Urdu expressions and questions for everyday conversations and common situations.
  • Develop a strong foundation for further Urdu learning, including continued development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

Course content

5 sections • 110 lectures • 7h 11m total length
  • Introduction1:21

    Master reading, writing, and speaking Urdu with confidence through alphabets, vocabulary, basic grammar, and real-time conversations in this beginner course, and enroll today to unlock your Urdu potential.

  • Urdu Alphabets8:39

    Master the Urdu alphabets from classical to modern forms and gain confidence in reading, writing, and speaking, with emphasis on pronunciation and shayari.

  • Urdu Alphabets - Alif mad- Alif3:11

    Explore the Urdu alphabets with a focus on alif mad and alif, building recognition and pronunciation through examples and letter names seen in the caption.

  • Urdu Alphabets - bay - pay3:00

    Explore the Urdu alphabets bay and pay and practice reading and writing with example words like pani, piyaz, papaya, bulbul, and nightingale.

  • Urdu Alphabets - tay - Tay3:04

    Learn the Urdu alphabets with a focus on tay, using tar, tala, topi, tomato, and television to support reading, writing, and speaking.

  • Urdu Alphabets - Say - Jeem - Chay4:02

    Learn Urdu alphabets, say, jeem, and chay, by linking sounds to words such as jalebi, jahaz, and Sarah to build confident reading and speaking.

  • Urdu Alphabets - Hay - Khay - Daal4:36

    Master Urdu alphabets hay, khay, and daal through pronunciation-rich practice, building reading, writing, and speaking confidence with common words and phrases from everyday usage.

  • Urdu Alphabets - Daal - zaal - ray4:02

    Explore Urdu alphabets, focusing on daal and ray, and build confidence in reading, writing, and speaking with caption-based examples like roti and zamindari.

  • Urdu Alphabets - Ray - zay - Zay3:36

    Explore Urdu alphabets ray and zay, along with related terms, building reading confidence through caption-based examples.

  • Urdu Alphabets - seen - sheen - suad4:36

    Explore Urdu alphabets through see and say drills, building reading and speaking confidence with examples like seen, sheen, saad, shaheen, shisha, sensei, oldwoman, and desert.

  • Urdu Alphabets - zuad - toy - zoy3:45

    Learn Urdu alphabets zuad, toy, and zoy through a stream of example words and phrases, building recognition, pronunciation, and basic reading and writing skills.

  • Urdu Alphabets - ain - ghain - fay4:36

    Master the Urdu alphabets ain, ghain, and fay to improve reading and pronunciation, building confidence in speaking and recognizing core Urdu letters.

  • Urdu Alphabets - qaaf - kaaf - gaaf4:36

    Learn the Urdu alphabets qaaf, kaaf, and gaaf through engaging reading and writing practice, pairing vocabulary like kitab kaaf, ghazal, gulabi, and oldwoman to build confidence.

  • Urdu Alphabets - laam - meem - noon4:36

    Explore the Urdu alphabets laam, meem, and noon to build foundational reading and writing skills, then gain confident Urdu speaking through guided practice in this Urdu 101 course.

  • Urdu Alphabets - wow - hay - dc.hay4:20

    Explore Urdu alphabets and examples like hay and dc.hay to build confidence in reading, writing, and speaking Urdu.

  • Urdu Alphabets - hamza -choti.yay - bari.yay4:36

    Learn urdu alphabets, including hamza and the short and long forms choti yay and bari yay, through practice with words and phrases to build reading, writing, and speaking confidence.

  • Homework - Alphabets1:13
  • Quiz - Alphabets
  • Numbers - 0 to 103:27

    Master Urdu numbers from zero to ten through guided practice and repetition to build familiarity with reading and pronunciation.

  • Numbers - 11 to 203:00

    Learn numbers eleven to twenty with repeated pronunciation cues using items like gara, bora bora, terra, chowder, pandora, solar, sartre, tara, oneness, and bees.

  • Numbers - 21 to 302:59

    Explore Urdu numbers from 21 to 30 with guided pronunciation cues and repeated terms such as kiss, bice, chaubis, patches, chubbies, satie's, atthis, and ts.

  • Numbers - 31 to 402:54

    Explore numbers 31 to 40 in urdu, using repeated prompts and vocabulary like batis, scientists, panties, justice, and artist to reinforce reading and speaking confidence.

  • Numbers - 41 to 503:00

    Learn Urdu numbers 41 to 50 through examples like Pictoris, by allies, by Alice, Tantalus, Corvallis, Pantelis, Pantelidis, Charles, Chalice, Setlists, Saint Alice, Arteries, Phonon, Chaz, Warren, and Purchase.

  • Numbers - 51 to 602:52

    Learn Urdu numbers 51 to 60 with confidence through memorable cues like cavern, Barwon, a tavern, and one shirt, reinforcing reading and speaking skills.

  • Numbers - 61 to 703:00

    Explore numbers 61 to 70 in Urdu through example words from the caption, including exert, buzzard, thresher, cha cha cha, pancit, monitor, hunter, and sutter.

  • Numbers - 71 to 802:52

    Practice reading and pronouncing numbers 71 to 80 in Urdu, reinforced by example words like theatre, charter, and bonus to build confidence in speaking.

  • Numbers - 81 to 902:55

    Learn to read, write, and pronounce Urdu numbers 81 to 90 with confidence, using examples like 81 through 90 and related names to reinforce pronunciation.

  • Numbers - 91 to 1002:55

    Practice pronouncing and recognizing numbers 91 to 100 in Urdu through repeated phrases and names, reinforcing reading, writing, and speaking confidence.

  • Numbers - One Hundred to Trillion2:49

    Learn Urdu numbers from one hundred to trillion, including 1 million, 1 billion, and 1 trillion; explore 1000 and 100,000 as examples.

  • Homework - Numbers0:56
  • Quiz - Numbers
  • Aaraab - 13:59

    Explore the basics of Urdu script with aaraab concepts like zabar, zaher, and pesh, and practice shaping letters and changing their sounds with bar marks.

  • Aaraab - 22:23

    Examine how auto moments alter the sounds of modulators and how native speakers use these sounds in speech but not in writing, with examples of words and loanwords.

  • Do Chashmi Alfaaz - 13:00

    Build basic Urdu vocabulary with terms from the caption, including badam (almond), papaya, pani (water), onion, and Islam.

  • Do Chashmi Alfaaz - 23:00

    Learn Urdu vocabulary and pronunciation in Do Chashmi Alfaaz - 2, practicing words like tomato, thunder, umbrella, sugar, lamb, and small to build confidence in reading, writing, and speaking.

  • Do Chashmi Alfaaz - 33:58

    Build Urdu 101 reading, writing, and speaking confidence by using everyday vocabulary like kitaab, kursi, and postman, with imagery of pink gulabi houses and ghosts.

  • Homework - Do Chashmi Alfaaz0:45
  • How to Write Urdu in PC/Laptop - 13:20

    Master writing Urdu on a pc or laptop by using the keyboard and shift keys effectively. Understand how the shift key and other keyboard actions support Urdu typing.

  • How to write Urdu in PC/Laptop - 26:09

    Type common Urdu phrases using your keyboard to build reading, writing, and speaking confidence. Practice everyday vocabulary and pronunciation with examples like Aaj mausam, roti khao, and paani piyo.

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge of Urdu is required. This course is designed for complete beginners. A basic ability to read English is helpful because lessons and explanations are provided in English.

Description

Start learning Urdu from scratch and build practical skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking. This beginner-friendly Urdu course takes you step by step from the Urdu alphabet and basic words to sentences, grammar, reading, writing, and everyday communication.

Whether you are learning Urdu for personal communication, family, travel, cultural understanding, academic study, or exam preparation, this course gives you a structured foundation to continue developing your Urdu skills with confidence.

Build Your Urdu Skills Step by Step

  • Learn the Urdu alphabet, pronunciation, and correct letter sounds

  • Build useful Urdu vocabulary for everyday communication

  • Understand essential Urdu grammar and sentence structure

  • Learn how to form and understand basic Urdu sentences

  • Develop your Urdu reading and writing skills

  • Practice English-to-Urdu and Urdu-to-English translation

  • Learn important verb forms and tenses

  • Develop confidence in spoken Urdu for everyday situations

  • Improve your ability to understand and use Urdu in formal and informal contexts

  • Build a foundation that can support further study, including Urdu language examinations

What Makes This Course Different?

The course is designed for learners who are starting Urdu from the beginning. Lessons are presented in a step-by-step manner with clear explanations and practical examples, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

You will gradually move from learning the Urdu script and basic vocabulary to understanding grammar, constructing sentences, reading Urdu, writing Urdu, and using the language in practical situations.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

  • Complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Urdu

  • Non-native Urdu learners who want to learn Urdu systematically

  • International learners interested in Pakistani and South Asian language and culture

  • Overseas Pakistanis and heritage learners who want to strengthen their Urdu

  • Students who want to develop their Urdu skills for academic or examination purposes

  • Anyone who wants to improve their ability to read, write, understand, and speak Urdu

By the End of the Course

You will have a solid foundation in Urdu and be able to read and write basic Urdu, understand essential vocabulary and grammar, form sentences, and communicate using practical Urdu.

Most importantly, you will have a clear foundation from which to continue developing your Urdu reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Urdu from scratch. It is especially suitable for: Complete beginners who want to start learning Urdu step by step. Heritage learners who have Urdu-speaking family backgrounds and want to reconnect with their language and culture. Urdu listeners who understand some spoken Urdu but want to improve their reading and writing. International and non-native learners who want to learn Urdu for communication, travel, relationships, or cultural understanding. Students who want clear, structured explanations of Urdu vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. Professionals who communicate with Urdu-speaking colleagues, customers, communities, or clients. If your goal is to read, write, understand, or speak Urdu with greater confidence, this course gives you a structured starting point.