Podcast Episodes

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E31 – Conjugation of Hona

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...
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E30 – This Seat is Yours

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.
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E29 – The Red Jacket

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!
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E28 – Possessive Adjectives

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)
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E27 – I Will Have To

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...
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E26 – Beginning is Underrated

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.
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E25 – A Spider & A Fly

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.
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E24 – Can I Help You?

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...
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E23 – At the Dentist’s

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...
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E22 – Gender of Nouns

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!
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E21 – Forms of Jo

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.
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E20 – I Can’t Breathe

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.
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E19 – How Much is This?

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...
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E18 – What Time Is It?

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...
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E17 – How is your Health?

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!
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