Tag

Dialogue

Episodes with the tag “dialogue” contain a dialogue in Urdu. Shireen and a friend discuss the dialogue in great detail, sharing new vocabulary, translations and grammar within the dialogue. The episodes often contain extra examples of the sentence structure used. Be sure to download the PDF for each episode so you can see the examples in writing.

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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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 on fruits and vegetables. Be sure to follow us on social media: @UrduSeekhiye
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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 insist), and magar (but), to name a few. Check it out and leave your questions on the page for this...
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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 us your comments in the discussion section!
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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 enjoy this episode.
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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 (in the handout) of the oblique case of personal pronouns.
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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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E16 – Why are you late?

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.
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E15 – Happy New Year!

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!
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E14 – What do you Do?

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.
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E12 – Where is Dupont Circle?

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).
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E11- Such Nice Weather

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!
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E09 – How do You Get to Work?

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.
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E08 – What Type of Food do you Like?

In this episode Humaira and I show you how to have a conversation about food and cooking. This episode has pretty interesting vocabulary words!
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E07 – How is your Day Going?

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.
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E06 – Is This Yours?

Learn how to ask someone if something belongs to him/her.  Even though this episode is short, it has some great vocabulary words like book...
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E05 – How many Siblings do you have?

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 vocabulary
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E04 – How Do You Say

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.
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E03 – Why Are You Learning Urdu?

Do you want to ask someone why he or she is learning something in Urdu? Well, now you can! Be sure to like us on Instagram.
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E02 – How Are You?

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 well
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E01 – What is Your Name?

In this episode Wajiha and I show you how to ask, "What is your name?" in Urdu. This episode includes a FREE handout!
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