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

You asked, so we provided—easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your electronic devices to write in Urdu! We’ll also give you a few excellent tips on how to use this keyboard, as well as some online and app alternatives if you prefer not to set up a Urdu keyboard. Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Urdu Setting up Your Computer and Mobile Devices for Urdu How to Activate an Onscreen Keyboard on Your Computer How to Change the Language Settings to Urdu on Your Computer Activating the Urdu Keyboard on Your Mobile Phone and Tablet Urdu Keyboard Typing Tips How to Practice Typing Urdu 1. Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Urdu Learning a new language is made so much easier when you’re able to... 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

Do you remember the moment you fell in love with languages? Do you desire to learn or advance in Urdu quickly and effectively? Then you need a Urdu tutor. A common question that first-time language-learners ask is "Where do I begin?" The answer? Guidance. For native English-speakers who want to learn Asian languages, for example, timelines provided by the U.S. Foreign Service Institute can appear discouraging. However, defeating these odds is not unheard of. If you want to beat the odds yourself, one of the best learning options is a subscription to Premium PLUS from Innovative Language. As an active Premium PLUS member of JapanesePod101.com and KoreanClass101.com myself, I have an enjoyable experience learning at an accelerated pace... Show more

Can you imagine a car driving over long distances without having all of its crucial components in place? Of course not! In a similar way, you can never expect to master a language unless and until you achieve excellence in all major aspects of that language. Like in all other languages, it’s necessitous to learn about Urdu sentence structure and the word order in Urdu grammar, because it will help you construct and comprehend Urdu sentences. While this may sound like a naïve matter, its significance can’t be undermined. This is the starting point for building simple Urdu sentences, and the topic culminates, over time, in the formulation of complex Urdu sentences. In this article, we’ll elaborate on everything you need to learn about... Show more

It’s a universally acknowledged truth that time and tide wait for none. Yes, if you want to enjoy a good productive stay in an Urdu-speaking country, knowing how to effectively communicate time will be your vantage point. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about Urdu time so you can be prepared and on time, all the time! P.S.: Once you’ve gotten the hang of telling the time in Urdu, be sure to check out our vocabulary list Talking about Days for more useful words and phrases. Table of Contents Why is it Important to Study How to Tell the Time in Urdu? How to Ask the Time in Urdu The Hours in Urdu Understanding How to Use Minutes in Urdu General Time Reference of the Day Adverbs of Time... Show more