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Urdu Beginners Course

A one year course in beginners spoken and written Urdu, at SOAS Language Centre in London

Duration:
This is a one-year course with three 10-week terms

Mode of Attendance: Part Time

Description

The aim of the course is to provide a thorough introduction to contemporary Urdu. By the end of the course, students will have covered basic grammatical constructions and acquired an essential working vocabulary allowing them to communicate within a limited range of situations in which learners are likely to find themselves. The language is presented together with the cultural context in which it is used so that learners are able to appreciate such things as appropriateness and linguistic etiquette when interaction takes place in the target language.

See also Elementary Urdu, two classes per week.

Method

The course is taught in English and Urdu with coverage of the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and a balance between communicative activities, structure practice and grammar. Class size is limited to twelve to allow for close involvement.

Assessment for Course Placement

If you are not a complete beginner, you need to take an assessment in order for us to place you on the course that is the most suitable for your language learning needs. See our page on course assessments.

Fees for this Course

The fee for each ten week term is £255 payable in advance

Terms and Conditions

Please see our terms and conditions of payment on the web and on the application form before enrolling on the course

Application Procedures

Completed application forms together with the fee payment should be returned to SOAS Language Centre. Please note that classes may fill up quickly. In some cases, additional classes are set up; however it is best to apply early in order to avoid disappointment. Contact us for an application form or use our downloadable form.

Materials

Our course materials page shows you what you need to buy for this course. Course materials are not included in the course fee and can be purchased from the SOAS bookshop bookshop@soas.ac.uk.

Timetable

Classes will be held at the Bloomsbury or Kings Cross Campus of SOAS in central London on one evening a week or Saturday daytime. See our timetables page.