Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Urdu in Los Angeles, CA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have 4 key options for learning Urdu interactively in Los Angeles, CA. 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 better priced.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Urdu tutor in Los Angeles, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Los Angeles, CA and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Urdu and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Urdu tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Urdu course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 course hours each semester. Language centers and private Urdu tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Urdu tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level 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 teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
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 several hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun 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 have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Urdu will demand at least 600 hours of active use. 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. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more 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.
🤳 Can I pick my own Urdu tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Urdu tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive 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 structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week 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.