"Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, you’ve already studied How to Say Hello in Urdu and How to Introduce Yourself in Urdu. That’s a great place to start! But there’s one more thing you need to start having smooth interactions with native speakers: a good understanding of how to say goodbye in Urdu.  In every culture, there are several different ways to say goodbye to someone depending on the context. Knowing which words and phrases are most appropriate for a given situation is crucial in effective communication, and doing so will make your speech more fluent.  While learning how to say goodbye in Urdu, keep in mind that in... Show more

Some people say that Urdu is easy to learn, while others claim that Urdu is difficult.  Who are these people, and why should you believe them? Is it hard to learn Urdu, or easy?  Ask yourself these fundamental questions, and you may discover that the answers aren’t so straightforward.  At this stage, say goodbye to assumptions and taking others at their word. Instead, figure out the answers to these questions yourself as you begin your Urdu language-learning journey. It’s very likely that you’ll find some aspects of the language quite difficult and others much easier—this is normal when you start learning a language.  Due to its completely different writing script, Urdu tends to be a struggle for native English-speakers and... Show more

"The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake." — Meister Eckhart As a learner of a foreign language, you should always opt to make mistakes instead of keeping quiet. While no one enjoys making mistakes, they’re an inevitable part of language-learning, and every successful learner has made them. Just remember that it’s important to learn from those mistakes so as not to repeat them!  In this article, we’ll outline the most common mistakes Urdu-learners make and how to avoid them.  But before we start, a quick note: If you’re an Urdu-learner, you’ll come to know at some point that even native Pakistanis are susceptible to making mistakes in their own language. For example, many Pakistanis are unable to... Show more

"To be or not to be, that is the question."  Prince Hamlet’s famous question not only immortalized his theatrical character, but also eternalized the dialogic brilliance of Shakespeare in the world of English drama. This question further elevates the character of Hamlet when you consider the proposal rightly put forward by Voltaire: "Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers." In this article, you’ll learn the most common questions and answers in Urdu. For asking questions and understanding the answers you receive is a vital element of communication. This knowledge will help eliminate ignorance, increase your understanding, and strengthen your bonds with others.   With this in mind, muscle up and learn how to ask... Show more

Imagine you’ve boarded a plane and fastened your seat belt. A few moments before takeoff, an announcement is made that the pilot is extremely good at the theory of flying, but is entirely bad at practical flying with zero flying hours under his belt.  Yes, you can very well anticipate the subsequent nightmare and the agony of the passengers. And you can probably anticipate where this is going.  To avoid such chaotic situations, and to assess one’s practical capacity for using a language, one must take a language proficiency test (in this case, an Urdu exam). The sole purpose of any language proficiency test is to evaluate how adept a person is at using the target language in daily life, in a variety of situations and contexts.  ... Show more

Do you think that the cut-and-dry grammar and complex syntaxes are the only important aspects of learning a language? If so, let us introduce you to an equally effective linguistic approach that will help you start using Urdu faster: learning the most common Urdu language sentence structures and patterns.  Without undermining the due significance of traditional language-learning methods, it’s important to be flexible and tailor your studies to your personal needs. This is a small step that can have huge results!  As a smart Urdu student, think outside the box and learn some widely used sentence patterns in English and Urdu for everyday communications. Once you’ve learned these well, you can even start improvising to craft your own... Show more

Why learn about the adverb in Urdu? To expect someone to write or speak without allowing him to use adverbs in his writing is just like asking an astronaut to embark on a space journey without having his oxygen supply on. Adverbs are the life-line of any writer when it comes to the art portraying how something happened.  Adverbs are economical in that they allow people to express more detail and make clearer statements. Thus, knowing the most important adverbs in Urdu will remove many linguistic constraints from your speech and writing as you learn the language. In Pakistan, you can’t think of becoming a good conversationalist without using Urdu adverbs from time to time. Adverbs will act as the mouthwatering garnish on the... Show more

In this article, we’re going to cover one of the most crucial topics in Urdu language learning: Urdu verb conjugation. Having learned the basics of Urdu verbs, you may be able to hold basic conversations; however, in order to become a non-native advanced Urdu expert, you need to strengthen your grip on verb conjugation in Urdu. You should also become familiar with Urdu grammar tenses.   → Before continuing, we recommend that you read our article on the 100+ Must-Know Urdu Verbs and check out our lesson on the Top 25 Urdu Verbs for Beginners. Table of Contents Why is it Important to Study Urdu Verb Conjugation? What is Conjugation? Verb Groups Bonus for the Ambitious Learners Some Rare Irregular Urdu Verbs Rehearse with... Show more

You don’t have to be a practicing grammarian in order to know the significance of the Urdu verb in a sentence or to realize the need to learn English verb tenses in Urdu. As is the case in many other major languages, learning the proper usage of verbs in different sentences or phrases is a huge step toward excellence in the Urdu language. Here, in this article, we’ll wade through a simple Urdu verbs list and give you some information on Urdu verbs conjugation (though we’ll soon have a separate article on the latter). Are you ready to learn Urdu verbs and enhance your language skills? Let’s get started! Table of Contents Why is it Important to Study 100+ Common Verbs? Verb Grouping According to Ending Syllables Placement... Show more

Learning the must-know pronouns in Urdu is essential because they substitute nouns to avoid unnecessary repetition and increase overall clarity in writing and speaking. As a non-native, being able to correctly use pronouns in Urdu conversations will allow you to sound more natural and reasonable. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about this important grammar point. Let’s get started! Table of Contents What is a Pronoun in Urdu? Urdu Personal Pronouns Urdu Demonstrative Pronouns Urdu Interrogative Pronouns Urdu Indefinite Pronouns Urdu Relative Pronouns A Few Socio-Cultural Restraints Conclusion 1. What is a Pronoun in Urdu? A pronoun is a word which can be used... Show more