Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Urdu in Canberra and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 principal options for learning Urdu interactively in Canberra. 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 second possibility can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Urdu tutor in Canberra. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Canberra and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Urdu and how much should Urdu tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Urdu course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language schools and independent Urdu tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $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, availability and student demand. Average reviews 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research each program 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 extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, 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?
Formal 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 many sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Urdu. After attaining 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 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 study. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Urdu or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Urdu out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Urdu classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Urdu tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Urdu tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.