Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Urdu in Ottawa and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few key options for learning Urdu interactively in Ottawa. 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 resource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private Urdu tutor in Ottawa. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Ottawa 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 one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 course hours each semester. Language centers and independent Urdu tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $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 location, availability and popularity. Average reviews for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.93 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, 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 expertise they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable 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 learners.
🤷 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 require at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired 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 television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Urdu tutor?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Urdu tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically give 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.