Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Urdu in Long Island City, NY and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few key options for learning Urdu interactively in Long Island City, NY. 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 less pricey.) Your other resource can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Urdu tutor in Long Island City, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Long Island City, NY 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 by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language academies and individual Urdu tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Urdu tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and student demand. Customer review average for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.91 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. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research those 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 teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all 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 many 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 acquiring 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 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Urdu or knowledge of 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 television, try typing using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more 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 pick my own Urdu teacher?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Urdu tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically 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.