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Why Learn Urdu?

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and a prominent language in neighboring India. Nearly a quarter billion people speak Urdu – about 70 million speak it as the first language, while another 175 million people use Urdu as their second language. Aside from Pakistan and India, there are also small pockets of Nepal, South Africa, Bangladesh and Afghanistan that speak Urdu. Three major dialects (Deccani, Dhakaiya, and Judeo-Urdu) define Urdu, which is regulated by the National Language Promotion Department in Pakistan.
Learning Urdu is important if you’d like to connect with relatives, travel to the Indian subcontinent, or simply learn more about some of the world’s oldest cultures. And Pimsleur® puts you on the path to speaking Urdu conversationally, thanks to the Pimsleur Method™. This scientifically proven technique uses four key components to help you learn Urdu quickly: Organic Learning, the Principle of Anticipation, Core Vocabulary (Pacing), and Graduated Interval Recall.
We ensure a fun, fascinating educational journey as you learn the Urdu language. Study Urdu online on your terms, and learn to speak Urdu much faster than you probably think. Plus, once you eventually learn Urdu, you’ll enjoy these benefits:
- Travel with confidence to Urdu-speaking regions
- Gain deeper, more meaningful insight into Indian and Pakistani culture
- Converse with native Urdu speakers
- And much more
Achieve your goal with our Premium subscription today, and unlock all the lessons and courses to help you learn Urdu online. Or, if you’d like instant access to all 51 languages Pimsleur offers, go with an All Access subscription.
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The Best Way to Learn the Urdu Language
Our innovative approach to learning Urdu starts with a simple, highly effective concept: it’s best to learn a new language like a child. In other words, by listening and robust, active participation. All of our courses, skill-building, and tests put listening front and center, and you’ll build confidence as you progress through our Urdu courses.
Review your conversational transcripts with Speak Easy Challenges. Cement your mastery of Urdu vocabulary with our Digital Flash Cards. Get useful, practical insight with Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback. All of these tools and much more await as you learn the Urdu language the right way!
Traditional language learning platforms include bulky, boring textbooks, rote grammar lessons, and other outdated techniques. Pimsleur transports you to the heart of the language, enabling you to learn Urdu in the best way possible!
Why Choose Pimsleur for Online Urdu Lessons?
As you can see, our collaborative approach is important to help you learn Urdu online. But convenience is also critical – and thanks to our take-anywhere Pimsleur app, you can take Urdu lessons anytime, anywhere, at a moment’s notice!
Regular tasks like taking a walk, driving in the car (our app has a hands-free mode), or just relaxing at home are the perfect opportunities to learn Urdu. Get started today and learn a new language!
Learn Urdu with the Pimsleur App
Speak Urdu with Confidence. Read like a Native.
Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn Urdu. He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak the Urdu language. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
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Common Questions About Learning Urdu
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What does the Pimsleur Urdu subscription include?
World-class audio language instruction. User-friendly, fun-to-follow exercises. All informed by the Pimsleur Method, our proprietary, scientifically-proven technique to acquire new languages. Your Pimsleur Urdu subscription includes everything you need to learn the language quickly. Immersive, entertaining modules like Quick Match Games and Digital Flash Cards accelerate your learning progress. The Pimsleur Urdu language course also includes an AI voice coach to ensure your pronunciation remains on point.
Exceptional value with an unmatched educational experience – Pimsleur’s Urdu courses have it all! Sign up today and learn to speak Urdu.
Is Pimsleur effective for learning Urdu?
When you take Pimsleur’s Urdu lessons, you’ll not only learn to speak the language like a native speaker, but you’ll also think in Urdu. That’s because Pimsleur helps you learn Urdu like a child learns their first language. Instead of boring grammar lessons and the like, you’ll focus on oral and aural skills – that is, with a concentration on speaking and listening to the language.
Pimsleur’s Urdu courses are so effective that you can speak core words and phrases after your first lesson. With a regular time commitment and some hard work – and Pimsleur’s Urdu language courses are fun, so it doesn’t feel like work – you can speak conversational Urdu in no time at all!
How long are Pimsleur Urdu lessons?
Pimsleur’s Urdu courses are approximately 30 minutes each. You’ll get daily audio Urdu lessons; hours of the best language education available anywhere. We’ll immerse you in the language, thanks to plenty of interactive exercises and courses.
We’ll take care of what you need to learn. How, when, and where you learn is entirely up to you. Complete Pimsleur’s Urdu lessons on the go with our flexible, easily accessible app. Learn Urdu at home, or behind the wheel with our convenient hands-free driving mode. Study Urdu the right way…sign up today!