Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Urdu in Anaheim, CA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few primary opportunities for learning Urdu interactively in Anaheim, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your second option can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can choose a private Urdu tutor in Anaheim, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Anaheim, CA and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Urdu and how much should Urdu tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Urdu course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language academies and individual Urdu tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Urdu tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and popularity. Real student rating average for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.89 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Urdu do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Urdu tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Urdu. Realistically, you can gain basic Urdu fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Urdu. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Urdu tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master Urdu?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Urdu will necessitate at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Urdu or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Urdu out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Urdu classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Urdu teacher?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Urdu tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.