Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Urdu in Toronto and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have four principal choices for learning Urdu interactively in Toronto. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd possibility can be local for-profit 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. Finally, you can find a private Urdu tutor in Toronto. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Toronto and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Urdu and how much should Urdu tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Urdu course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 45-48 course hours each semester. Language centers and individual Urdu tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Urdu tutors can be found online, with rates 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.
📚 How much Urdu do I need to know 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 volume 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 extras they make available (like classes for adults, 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. Realistically, you can gain basic Urdu fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready 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 learners.
🤷 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your available 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Urdu out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Urdu classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Urdu teacher?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Urdu tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually have 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.