Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Urdu in Azusa, CA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have several principal options for learning Urdu interactively in Azusa, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can opt for a private Urdu tutor in Azusa, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Azusa, CA and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Urdu and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Urdu tutors?
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 course 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 most budget-friendly Urdu tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and student demand. Customer review average for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.91 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Urdu do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research those in advance. With personal Urdu tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so challenging 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. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Urdu fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Urdu?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Urdu will take at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your available 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 by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Urdu out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Urdu classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Urdu instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Urdu tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule give 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.