Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Urdu in Temple City, CA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have 4 main possibilities for learning Urdu interactively in Temple City, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second resource 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. Fourth, you can look for a private Urdu tutor in Temple City, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Temple City, CA and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Urdu and what do Urdu tutors charge?
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 schools and independent Urdu tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Urdu tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 7 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and specialization. Real student rating average for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.91 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Urdu tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy 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 most sentences, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines 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 gaining 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 achieve a good level of 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 amount of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Urdu or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write 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 coach?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Urdu tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools offer 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.