2006-12-09 10:13:16 · 6 answers · asked by bilalhamza2005 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Urdu is a beautiful language, and one I can speak a little because my wife is from Pakistan. I learnt most of my Urdu while in Pakistan. Sadly most colleges seem to teach Punjabi, which is the second most spoken language in the UK. The BBC did a great Urdu/Hindi course. I am sure you can still buy the books along with the tapes and VHS tapes or maybe now CD's and DVD's
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/guide/urdu/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/guide/urdu/key_phrases.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/guide/urdu/links.shtml
I took the book with me to Pakistan and it was very helpful.
Also there are a few Asian book shops dotted about that sell such books for learning Urdu. There is a shop in Southall that sells Urdu teaching books. I know that is not too near to your...but you could make it a day out...visit the shop have some food...etc.
Maybe you can try and make friends with some Pakistani people. I am sure they will be able to help you learn.
Good luck in learning Urdu, it is a nice language.
2006-12-09 11:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by Qwerty_Monster_Munch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a local Urdu speaker (Pakistani). It is particularly tricky to reply ur query. Because each local of language thinks that his language is handy. Urdu can each be very handy as good as very tricky. Of direction the typical public speaks VERY handy urdu. The literary Urdu may also be relatively tricky !!. In my opinion begin with the basic counting upto 30. Then begin with small sentences that one speaks whilst one meets the opposite man. Move as much as the basic matters like "this", "that" i.e. in Urdu "iss" and "Uss or wo". It will have to no longer be that tricky to get via to the basic stage. The trouble might come whilst u want to study tips on how to talk something in 2 or 3 approaches i.e.: one million- Respectable method two- Casual method three- Abusive method. Yes, Urdu is a language which has salutations and approaches to handle in 2 or 3 exceptional approaches. For instance if I have got to deal with u in a professional method, I might say "Aap", and in informal method "Tum".
2016-09-03 09:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? You're in Southampton,speak ENGLISH it is the language of Britain.
Margaret - you mean Pakistanis. There are many Asians who don't know Urdu.
2006-12-09 10:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lang. is easier 2 learn by practice, than by boox/internet. U shud make real Urdu-speaking friends [like me :) ] or @ least get a vocal software (like this 1: http://www.amazon.com/Talk-Now-Learn-Urdu-Beginning/dp/B0000899R1). 2 get U started, here R sum Basic words/phrases 4 nooBs like U: http://www.languageshome.com/English-Urdu.htm
Good luck & remember not 2 giv up on learning (it'll pay off) !
2006-12-09 10:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Come to Slough. The population of Asians is so big here you certainly will find someone ;)
try google
2006-12-09 10:17:49 · answer #5 · answered by Margaret golden girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO PAKILAND!!!!!
2006-12-09 11:04:17 · answer #6 · answered by anonymus0404 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋