Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Urdu in Vaudreuil-Dorion and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have four principal possibilities for learning Urdu interactively in Vaudreuil-Dorion. 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 2nd resource can be local commercial 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. Fourth, you can opt for a private Urdu tutor in Vaudreuil-Dorion. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Vaudreuil-Dorion and online Urdu tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 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 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and individual Urdu tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private 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 country of residence, positive reviews and specialization. Customer review average for Urdu lessons on Preply is 4.91 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 pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, 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 classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Urdu not easy 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and enjoyable 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 brag about their 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 dedication. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Urdu or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing 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 not easy you can also take conversational Urdu classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Urdu teacher?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Urdu tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually 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.