Urdu Seekhiye

In this episode Shireen and Travis show you how to haggle with shop keepers, a practice very common in South Asia. You'll hear key vocabulary such as too expensive, show me,  how much,  price,  to buy, and many more. Be sure to download the handout for this episode from our website: www.urduseekhiye.com/e19.

Have any questions, post them on the discussion section of the website or email Shireen directly: shireen@urduseekhiye.com.

Be sure to also check out the Kingtox episode that goes more deeply into the word "vālā."

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In this episode we learn how to work with object pronouns in Urdu using the extended oblique case. If you're not a fan of grammar (like myself) then you'll find this lesson very helpful as we use several examples to break down the grammar concept. Be sure to download the handout from episode 18's page (www.urduseekhiye.com/e18) otherwise you might find yourself a bit lost.

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In this episode we partner with Mahwash Rehman from Bachpan ki Kahaniyan, a podcast retelling children's stories in Urdu. It's a great resource for those who already have some exposure to Urdu, but want to improve their vocabulary (like Shireen).

Want to learn more about the women's cricket team in Pakistan? Check out Mahwash's book: Women in Green. If you want to hear Mahwash in her element check out her reciting poetry in Urdu.

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In this episode Mahwash and Shireen talk about the time. The vocabulary in this episode includes time (waqt), quarter past (savā), morning (subh), to get up (uṭhnā), to fill (bharnā), and much more. 

Be sure to answer the questions from this episode (in the discussion section on our site). How would you say the following?

1. I have to get up in half an hour.
2. It's six forty-five PM.
3. ...but first, I have to eat breakfast. (download the free handout to learn how to say breakfast)
4. I eat lunch from 1 PM to 2:30 PM.

Be sure to visit the website to download the handout for E18. https://urduseekhiye.com/e18

To watch the video on how to tell time in Urdu click HERE.   bahot šukria sun-ne kā (Thank you very much for listening!)

We are living in different times right now. This episode will better prepare you to ask others how they are doing health-wise and whether they are washing their hands and doing their part by staying home. Vocabulary from this episode includes, health, social distancing, with care, with caution, flu, cough, and fever among many others. 

Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the discussion section of the episode page: https://urduseekhiye.com/e17/ Also visit the page to download the extremely helpful PDF guide. Did we mention it's FREE?

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In this episode I'm joined by a loyal listener, Alessia. Listen to this episode to learn more about why she's learning Urdu. Did I mention she's Italian!?  She's a great example of how no language is too difficult to learn if enough time is given to practicing it - she speaks at least three other languages. 

In this episode we show you how to ask someone why they are so late, and how to apologize when you are late. Remember to visit the website to let us know how you like the episode. www.urduseekhiye.com/e16

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Nayā sāl mubārak ho! In this episode learn how to wish someone a happy new year. In this episode Sara joins me again, and since she's just returned from Pakistan she shares a bit about her trip to Pakistan. Do you want to know more about her trip? Feel free to ask your questions in the discussion section of the site: www.urduseekhiye.com/e15.

Happy New Year! Please help us spread the word about this podcast, so others can benefit too! Shukriya!

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Join Naeema and me as we discuss how to ask someone what he/she does for a living. Also learn how to ask someone how long they have been doing a certain activity. Vocabulary words in this episode include verbs like to write, to sing, and to work. We’d love it if you started a conversation about this topic below. Let us know if you have any questions! Thank you for listening!!

If you need assistance with translation or transliteration, feel free to contact Naeema via Upwork!

Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 14 Here.

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In this episode Leah, a polyglot, joins us from Germany. Leah, one of our listeners, was kind enough to share her story (listen to the end of E11 to hear it) with the Urdu Seekhiye community. Today, Leah and I share useful phrases that will come in handy when talking over long distances (over Skype or Whatsapp).

In this episode you’ll learn how to say the following in Urdu:

1. How is everyone doing?
2. I can’t see you. | You are not visible
3. Can you say that again, you got cut off? | You got disconnected.
4. Your voice is choppy. | You are getting cut off.
5. I don’t want to offend you, but …  |  I understand what you are saying, but ...
6. We will have to agree to disagree.

I tried to hide it, but I was truly blown away at how well Leah has mastered the Urdu language, and by her reasons for learning it.

Be sure to leave us your comments in the discussion section. If you'd like to be on an episode, let us know! Download the PDFs HERE.

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In this episode, Sara and I talk about how you can ask where something is. You will also learn a little bit about the DC train system (only a little). The vocabulary words from this episode include near, far, stop sign, left, right, tonight, don't know, and much more. 

Be sure to answer the three questions on the website: www.urduseekhiye.com/e12. We LOVE hearing from you! (Use the voice message widget on the website to leave us a message.)

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Humaira is back for E11! In this episode, learn about how to discuss the weather and ask others whether they like the heat (or the summer). We talk about how the rain in perceived here (in the West) vs. there (in South Asia). Some of the vocabulary in this episode include summer, rain, weather, picture and biryani. 

We also meet Leah, one of our listeners. She shares with US why she’s learning Urdu. If you want to share your reason for learning Urdu, please visit our website and use the voice recording tool to send us a message. Let us know if you have any questions about that. 

Be sure to translate the three questions repeated towards the end of the episode. Write your responses in the comments section  Listen to Episode 11 Here.

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Intro & Outro music by Mugal-e-Funk, the track is Babar.

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STEP 1: Watch the Kingtox Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYjF-BUuz7E.

STEP 2: Enjoy listening to Episode 10 - part 2 :)

STEP 3: Download the handout for this episode on our website - www.urduseekhiye.com/e10

In this episode, Shireen translates the funny (and viral) Kingtox Commercial. Some of the vocabulary words in this episode are: right hand side, spoon, tea, and understand. We also cover how to make future tense statements in Urdu.

As always, let us know how you liked this episode by either starting a discussion on our website or by following us on social media. Shukria!!

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STEP 1: Watch the Kingtox Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYjF-BUuz7E.

STEP 2: Enjoy listening to Episode 10 :)

STEP 3: Download the handout for this on our website: www.urduseekhiye.com/e10

In this episode, Shireen translates the funny (and viral) Kingtox Commercial. Some of the vocabulary words in this episode are: right hand side, spoon, tea, and understand. We also cover how to make future tense statements in Urdu.  

As always, let us know how you liked this episode by either starting a discussion on our website or by following us on social media. Shukria!!

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In this episode Anjum and I show you how to ask someone how they get to work, and how to tell someone that you're unemployed.

These are the questions for this episode:

How would you say the following in Urdu?

1. How do you make biryani?
2. I operate a business.
3. That is an easy task.
4. This is very fragile. (fragile = nāzuk)
5. I go by bus, car, train, metro, etc.

Remember to post your answers either on the episode page or record your responses using the voice message tool on our website. https://urduseekhiye.com/e09

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In this episode, learn how to ask someone what type of food they like - more specifically whether they like meat. Humaira and I also talk about what we can and cannot do. Vocabulary words covered in this episode include type, meat, to like, to try, besides, and to cook.

Be sure to download the handout for this episode. Also, check out our brand new website and be sure to begin discussions at the bottom of each episode page. Questions? Email Shireen@Urduseekhiye.com. 

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Join Aaisha and me as we discuss how to ask someone how his/her day is going. Learn to use the colloquial phrase tum sunāo. Vocabulary words in this episode include hungry, relax, time, and thank God!  Let us know if you have any questions! Thank you for listening!! Download the free PDFs HERE.

Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 07 Here.

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In this episode learn how to ask someone if something belongs to them.  Even though this episode is short, it has some great vocabulary words like book, to use, and of course.  You get additional practice with demonstrative pronouns such as this & that. 

Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 06 Here.

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In this episode, Wajiha and I show you how to ask someone how many brothers or sisters they have. This episode is also full of new vocabulary such as small, younger, older, how old, middle, and approximately. 

Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 05 Here.

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In this episode you'll learn how to ask someone how many brothers and sisters he/she has. We have some fun and easy questions at the end of the episode for you to answer. We'll post the answers on our website. Be sure to also download the PDF handout for this episode from www.urduseekhiye.com/e05

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With this episode learn how to ask how something is said, “How do you say _____?” Also learn how to say kite, water, and our demonstrative pronouns this and that. Be sure to let us know if you have any questions on the page linked below. Do you have a particular topic in mind that you’d like us to include in our next episode? Let us know!

Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 04 Here.

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Learn how to ask why someone is learning something in an informal tone with this episode. You can download the transcript by clicking HERE.

Questions? Email us at UrduSeekhiye@gmail.com Thank you for listening!!

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