Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Urdu in Queens, NY and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning Urdu interactively in Queens, NY. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd spource can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Urdu tutor in Queens, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Queens, NY and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Urdu and what do Urdu tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Urdu course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Urdu tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Urdu tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and popularity. Average reviews 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal Urdu tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Urdu. In reality, you can gain basic Urdu fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Urdu. After gaining 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 learn 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 take at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Urdu or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Urdu out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Urdu classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Urdu tutor?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested Urdu tutors with detailed 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 as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.