Beginning with the Urdu script نستعلیق (Nasta’līq) and sounds, we’ll go through the basics of the language to equip you with the most useful vocabulary and structures. The end goal is that you can express yourself (with some expected difficulty) in the past, present, and future; describe what’s in progress; talk about possession; describe relationships; and express needs and wants.

I can give you an introduction to the Urdu script نستعلیق (Nasta’līq) and then we’d work on solidifying what you’ve learned by getting plenty of reading and writing practice. This approach is for students already familiar with the spoken language and/or with Hindi.

At this level we’ll build on your vocabulary and familiarity with various Urdu language structures. By the end you’ll be able to express yourself most of the time on known topics and within familiar contexts. With the aid of vocabulary lists (or a dictionary) you’ll also be able to read a range of short stories.