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There are many reasons to learn Urdu. The national language of Pakistan and one of India’s official languages, Urdu boasts over 230 million speakers. Often nicknamed “the language of the heart”, Urdu is known for its rich repertoire of poetry and music. Written with a Perso-Arabic script, Urdu flows across the page as beautiful calligraphy. Regardless of your reason for learning Urdu, this post will show you how to learn the language successfully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Start with beginner-friendly materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re new to a language, reach for novice materials. When it comes to starter books, you can’t really go wrong. In fact, I often enjoy using more than one, as I’m reviewing the same content across different contexts. Consider Basic Urdu<\/em><\/a>, a free textbook from Michigan State University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, Urdu is written in another script. You’ll want to invest time into learning this writing system. Otherwise, you’re significantly limiting the amount of content you can access and enjoy. Set aside some time to learn this script. <\/p>\n\n\n\n