Learn and Speak Urdu Easily
A practical guide to mastering Urdu conversation
Unlock the beauty of Urdu with confidence and ease.
What you'll learn
- Basic conversational phrases
- Essential vocabulary for daily use
- Cultural nuances and etiquette
- Listening comprehension skills
- Pronunciation techniques
- Strategies for effective practice
About this book
This book serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to learn Urdu in a straightforward and effective manner. It combines practical exercises, cultural insights, and conversational techniques to help you engage with native speakers effortlessly.
Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this guide provides a structured approach to mastering the language. With clear explanations and relatable examples, you will find yourself speaking Urdu in no time.
Who this book is for
- Travelers planning to visit Urdu-speaking regions
- Students seeking to enhance their language skills
- Professionals working with Urdu-speaking clients
- Language enthusiasts looking for a new challenge
Why read this book
- User-friendly format for quick learning
- Engaging exercises to reinforce understanding
- Cultural insights to enrich your learning experience
- Focus on practical usage for real-life conversations
About the language
Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language of the Indo-European family. It is the national language of Pakistan and an official language in several Indian states. About 230 million people speak it as a first or second language.
Where it is spoken
Pakistan, India
Writing system
Written right to left in an extended Arabic script, usually in the Nastaliq style.
Quick facts
- Spoken Urdu is very close to Hindi, but the two differ in script and much of their vocabulary.
- Urdu has a large number of words of Arabic and Persian origin.
- The poet Muhammad Iqbal wrote many of his best-known poems in Urdu and Persian.
- The Nastaliq style used for Urdu slopes words diagonally from top to bottom.
Why learn it
- Communicate with millions of Pakistani and Indian workers across the Gulf
- Travel easily in Pakistan and northern India
- Enjoy Urdu poetry, songs and films
Words shared with Arabic
- kitab — from Arabic kitab, book
- qalam — from Arabic qalam, pen
- waqt — from Arabic waqt, time
- duniya — from Arabic dunya, world
- insan — from Arabic insan, human being
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,188 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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