Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Urdu in Naperville, IL and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 key possibilities for learning Urdu interactively in Naperville, IL. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd possibility can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private Urdu tutor in Naperville, IL. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Naperville, IL and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 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 schools and individual Urdu tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Urdu tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.9 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 prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and tests, so research the details 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 expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so difficult 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready 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 speakers.
🤷 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 take at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of Urdu or familiarity with 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, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional 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 coach?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of tested Urdu tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have 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.