Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Urdu in Boston, MA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have several primary choices for learning Urdu interactively in Boston, MA. 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 less pricey.) Your other resource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private Urdu tutor in Boston, MA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Boston, MA and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Urdu and what does a lesson with a tutor of Urdu cost?
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 rate for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language academies and private Urdu tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Urdu tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and specialization. Average student satisfaction for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Urdu language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Urdu tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and affordable 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Urdu?
Some people just 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 required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Urdu or proficiency in 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 news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Urdu coach?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Urdu tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.