Learning the Urdu Script

Learn to read and write Urdu in 12 weeks with our expert-led live-online course and explore the rich and expressive world of Urdu!

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02:30 mins

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Start Date

9 Feb, 2025

Enrollment Ends

4 Feb, 2025

Duration

12 Weeks

Every Sunday

07:00 pm IST

Format

Live Online

About The Course

This 12-week live online course is specially designed for beginner-level learners eager to become fluent in reading and writing Urdu. In this course, you will master the Urdu script, gaining an understanding of its unique characteristics, and aesthetic aspects. You will not only learn to read and write Urdu, but also delve into the nuances of correct pronunciation of its unique sounds. Additionally, you will develop proficiency in reading Urdu text and build a basic Urdu vocabulary for everyday use. To further enhance your reading and writing skills, the course includes comprehensive exercises and practical applications. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in Urdu, enabling you to read and write with ease. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey into the rich and expressive world of the Urdu language. This course will open doors to new cultural experiences and connections.

Course Highlights

30+ Hours Learning

Weekly live classes and additional resources for excellent learning outcomes.

Classes on Weekends

No extra burden on loaded weekdays. Join the live sessions on Sundays.

Noted Faculty

Learn from the most esteemed Urdu poets and scholars of our time.

Resources & Practice Books

Pre-class study material and practice handbooks for comprehensive learning.

Doubt-Clearing Sessions

Doubts will not hold you back. Dedicated sessions for doubt-clearing.

Community Access

Become a part of a flourishing community of passionate learners.

Course Curriculum

Module 1

Urdu Language: Origin and Development

How did the Urdu Language Come into Existence
How Urdu Developed Through Multilingual Interactions
The Story of Urdu’s Many Names
Urdu Script’s Origin, Key Features, and Aesthetic Aspects

Module 2

Learning the Urdu Script

Introduction to the Urdu Alphabets
Different Shapes of Urdu Letters
Word Formation: How Letters Connect With Each Other
Consonants, Long and Short Vowels
Understanding the Aspirated Sounds
Diacritical Marks: Usage and Significance
Digits in Urdu
Rules and Symbols for Urdu Punctuation
Introduction to Nastaliq and Naskh Writing Styles

Module 3

Urdu Vocabulary and Diction

Signature Sounds of the Urdu Language
Techniques to Articulate These Sounds
The Various Dialects of Urdu
Situation-based Vocabulary for Everyday Use
Common Idioms and Phrases

Module 4

Practicing Reading and Writing

Developing Skills in Urdu Reading and Writing
Reading Practice: Prose and Poetry
Writing Practice: Words and Sentences
Common Writing Mistakes and Corrections

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Meet Your Instructor

Prof. Ghazanfar

Prof. Ghazanfar, is an esteemed educator of Urdu. He has retired from the post of Director at the Academy for the Development of Urdu Medium Teachers, Jamia Millia Islamia. He has significantly influenced Urdu education through his innovative teaching methods. and extensive publications in drama, novels, criticism, and children's literature.