Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Urdu in San Diego, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have several primary options for learning Urdu interactively in San Diego, 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 less pricey.) Your second resource can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Urdu tutor in San Diego, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local San Diego, CA and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 rate for 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual Urdu tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $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 geography, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.93 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 pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Urdu tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons 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?
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 several hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers 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 achieve a good level of Urdu?
Some people brag about their 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 length of time can differ by a lot depending on your current 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 videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Urdu out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Urdu classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Urdu teacher?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Urdu tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically run classes twice a week 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.