Beginning Urdu
Beginning Urdu

Author: Joshua H. Pien

Publisher: Georgetown University Press

Published: 2012-06-18

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 1647120691

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eTextbooks are now available through VitalSource.com!Beginning Urdu is a complete first-year textbook designed to help learners acquire the language by actively using it in realistic situations. The book and its accompanying audio files on CD contain all that is needed to complete one full year of study, including clear explanations of language structures; useful, fun, and engaging activities; and an organizational format that makes it easy to chart student progress. FEATURES• Develops all four skills—listening, speaking, reading, writing—through a wide range of tasks and activities, including role plays, games, and short conversations • Beautifully illustrated with full-color, authentic images and written in an accessible style • Introduces the sound system and script of Urdu • Organized around functional themes such as home and family, everyday life, the marketplace, personal responsibilities, and travel • Features straightforward grammatical explanations and topically organized vocabulary lists for each of the 34 chapters • Integrates cultural information within the thematic units and also presents culture through aphorisms, poetry, and photographs • Provides an activity set for each unit along with review activities, including tips for increasing fluency and sets of questions to help personalize learning • Contains Urdu–English and English–Urdu glossaries • Includes three appendices—Urdu numbers, additional grammatical structures for moving to advanced levels of proficiency, and a suggested syllabus Beginning Urdu covers approximately 150 contact hours and is designed to bring learners to the ACTFL proficiency level of mid- to high-intermediate in all four skills. The book also serves as a valuable resource for independent learners.

Colloquial Urdu
Colloquial Urdu

Author: Tej K Bhatia

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-11-10

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1134779704

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Colloquial Urdu is easy to use and completely up-to-date. Written by experienced teachers for self-study or class-use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to spoken and written Urdu.

Complete Urdu
Complete Urdu

Author: David John Matthews

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9781444106053

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This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support. - You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444106879) - The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444106978) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a complete course in Urdu which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Urdu will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Urdu speakers. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Colloquial Urdu
Colloquial Urdu

Author: Tej K. Bhatia

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780415135405

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The course offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Urdu. Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use.

Complete Urdu Beginner to Intermediate Course
Complete Urdu Beginner to Intermediate Course

Author: David Matthews

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2010-09-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781444195941

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Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Urdu and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Urdu will equip you with the skills you need to use Urdu in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Urdu you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get? -17 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Pakistan and the Urdu-speaking regions of India -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Urdu -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Urdu maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Urdu Alphabet Book
Urdu Alphabet Book

Author: Dinesh Verma

Publisher: Chanda Books

Published: 2011-05-25

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1463522266

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This book introduces the basic alphabet of Urdu. For each letter of the Urdu alphabet, it provides the closest English pronunciation, the name of the alphabet and a word beginning with that letter, or a word containing that letter. It also provides a basic introduction to Urdu numbers and the changing forms of the letters in the words. The colorful book with interesting pictures is a good way to get familiar with the script of Urdu.

Urdu: An Essential Grammar
Urdu: An Essential Grammar

Author: Ruth Laila Schmidt

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-12-08

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1134713207

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Urdu: An Essential Grammar is a reference guide to the most important aspects of the language as it is used by native speakers today. The complexities of Urdu are set out in short, readable sections. Explanations contain minimal jargon and emphasis has been placed on the aspects of Urdu that pose a particular challenge for English-speaking students. Features include: * language examples throughout in both Urdu script and romanization * user-friendly layout * detailed contents list * comprehensive index. Urdu: An Essential Grammar presents a fresh and accessible description of the language and will prove invaluable to students at all levels.