Learn how to conjugate the to-be verb honā with this episode. It is full of example sentences and the various contexts in which you would use the formal or informal tones. The PDF for this episode is free, so why not download it?Read More
This episode contains tons of example sentences on how to use comparative adjectives, possessive adjectives, and how to talk about ownership. It also shows you how to talk about your daily habits.Read More
In this episode, Ayesha and Shireen go shopping! Vocabulary covered in this episode includes mahaṅgī (expensive), sastī (cheap), lāl jakiṭ (red jacket), bihtarīn tohfa (best gift), jigrī dost (best friend), and so much more!Read More
This episode focuses on how to form sentences using possessive adjectives. Be sure to check back to see if the knowledge check for this episode has been posted. (and the notion template)Read More
In this episode Sajjad and I talk about necessities and introduce various items you can eat (apples, tomatoes, salad, bread, etc.) Be sure to download the PDF as it has many more vocabulary words focused on fruits and vegetables. Be sure to follow us on social media: @UrduSeekhiyeRead More
Mansoor and I translate Seth Godin's blog post titled Beginning is Underrated. I hope it inspires you to start something you might be putting off, or restart something that you gave up on.Read More
In this episode we cover the poem a Spider and a Fly (ek makṛā aur makhī). It has a good lesson, but more importantly it's full of tons of great vocabulary words.Read More
In this episode Nadia and I show you how you can offer help to someone who has invited you to their home. Vocabulary words in this episode include sāf (clean), madad (help), isrār karnā (to insist), and magar (but), to name a few. Check it out and leave your questions on the page for this...Read More
In this episode learn the vocabulary you might hear at a dentist’s office. You’ll learn how to say gums, patient, teeth, pain, and the root cause – plus so much more. Be sure to leave us your comments in the discussion section!Read More
In this episode Travis and Shireen show you how to determine whether a noun is feminine or masculine in Urdu. Learn some interesting vocabulary words with this episode. Leave us your comments!Read More
In this episode, learn how to use the relative pronoun "jo." The different forms of jo are jis, jin, and jinhon. Share with us sentences that you have written in the discussion section.Read More
merā dam ghutā hai - I can't breathe. In this episode we explore a beautiful poem written by Aslam Gurdaspuri devoted to the Black Lives Matter movement. Please be sure to leave us your comments.Read More
In this episode Travis and Shireen show you how to negotiate the price of an item, a practice very common in South Asia. Plus, Travis is a grammar buff so if you enjoy grammar you'll enjoy this episode.Read More
In this episode Mahwash (Bachpan ki Kahaniyan) and Shireen partner up to show you how to talk about the time. This is a great dialogue for beginners, with some great vocabulary and a deeper dive (in the handout) of the oblique case of personal pronouns.Read More
In this episode Wajiha and I show you how to ask, "What is your name?" in Urdu. This episode includes a free handout AND a speaking practice exercise. Follow US!Read More
In this episode, Alessia and I talk about how you can ask someone why he/she is late. The vocabulary words from this episode include sorry, late, never, change, habit, waiting, next time, and much more.Read More
Sara and I share with you how to wish someone a Happy New Year! Let us know if you have any questions! Consider leaving us a review on iTunes if you are enjoying US and let us know if you have any questions!Read More
In this episode, Naeema joins us from Pakistan! She and I discuss how you can ask someone what they do for a living. The vocabulary in this episode allows you to ask someone how long they have been doing a certain activity, singing, writing, working, etc.Read More
In this episode, Sara and I talk about how you can ask where something is. You will also learn a little bit about the DC train system (only a little).Read More
Humaira and I discuss the weather in this episode, specifically the heat and rain. Also hear from one of our listeners on why she's learning Urdu. Share with us why you're learning Urdu - we always love to hear from you!Read More
Have you seen the viral and hilarious Kingtox commercial? Well now you can! And you can finally understand each and every word being said in the commercial with this episode!Read More
Do you want to ask someone why he or she is learning something in Urdu? Well, now you can! Join Wajiha and me as we ask each other why we are learning Urdu.Read More
In this episode Humaira and I show you how to have a conversation about food and cooking. This episode has pretty interesting vocabulary words!Read More
Join Aaisha and me as we discuss how to ask someone how his/her day is going. We’d love it if you started a conversation about this topic below.Read More
In this episode, Wajiha and I show you how to ask someone how many brothers or sisters he/she has. This episode is also full of new vocabularyRead More
In this episode we show you how to ask someone how to say anything in Urdu. You wanna know how to say love in Urdu or snowman? This episode will show you how you can ask it! Want to know how to say something specific? Ask in the comments section.Read More
In this episode Wajiha and I show you how you can ask someone how he or she is doing. Use the formal "āp" to speak to someone you don't know very wellRead More
