Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Urdu in Kent, WA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few main opportunities for learning Urdu interactively in Kent, WA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Urdu tutor in Kent, WA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Kent, WA and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Urdu and how much should Urdu tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Urdu course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private Urdu tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Urdu tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and popularity. Real student rating average for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.89 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 prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Urdu tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, 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 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Urdu?
Some people seem to 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 active use. The actual range 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 advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Urdu out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Urdu classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Urdu coach?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested Urdu tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule have 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.