Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Urdu in Bristol and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal options for learning Urdu interactively in Bristol. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd spource can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Urdu tutor in Bristol. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bristol and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 cost of about 50 class hours each semester. Language academies and independent Urdu tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Urdu tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and student demand. Average student satisfaction for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.93 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 demonstrate proof of your current 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 find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized 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 many sentences, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 require at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of Urdu or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch television, 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 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 colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved 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 usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day 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.