Beginning Urdu : a complete course
Joshua H. Pien (Author), Fauzia Farooqui (Author)
A substantial and beautifully presented course for beginners of Urdu comprising an illustrated book and CD. Beginning with extensive sections on the sounds and script of Urdu, the course gradually takes the learner from basics to intermediate level in all of the four key skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) with cultural and historical information emedded in the learning units and a range of imaginative practice exercises. The course draws on situations from everyday life and each review chapter contains task-based exercises that encourage practical use of newly learnt language. Notes for students at the beginning introduce ways in which learners can actively prepare in advance to maximise their learning sessions with suggestions for independent learners on how to adapt the classroom exercises for self-study. A good starting point for those who plan to make a thorough study of spoken and written Urdu
Print Book, English, 2011
Georgetown University Press, Washington DC, 2011