Learning Objectives
01
To enhance
conversational skills
in Urdu
02
To expand knowledge
and usage of
vocabulary
03
To explore jazbaat of the language by studying ghazals & shayari of eminent poets
04
To briefly touch upon historical aspects of Urdu literature & key personas
Course Content
The course covers the following six focus areas, with their respective weightages in the course, to enable your learning journey.
Pronounciation
15%
- Epiglottal sounds & associated words
- Commonly mispronounced Urdu words
- Key differences between Urdu & Hindi alphabets
Vocabulary
25%
- Similar word groups based on an emotion
- Commonly used prefixes, words, phrases & sentences
- Expressing via Urdu words (with Arabic, Persian roots) & Hindi words (with Sanskrit roots)
Poetry
30%
- Dominant themes in Urdu poetry
- Concepts unique to Urdu poetry
- Study, analysis & discussion of a selection of shers, ghazals & shayari
Expression
20%
- Articulation based on select themes
- Writing prompts based on specific objects, jazbaat & vocabulary
Voice
5%
- Avoiding monotones to aid in comprehension
- Differentiating tonality based on the mood of a poem
- Using pauses, breaks, emphasis & stress to express oneself effectively
Culture
5%
- History of the language & its literary revolutions in the pre-independence era
- Contextual study of the lives of the 'old greats' of Urdu poetry such as Faiz Ahmad Faiz & Jaun Eliya
Course Instruments
The course is a combination of Live Sessions & Offline Assignments.
Live Sessions
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Videos, class notes & discussions
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Ghazals and contemporary Urdu songs
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Expressing one's opinion on the study material
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Familiarisation with key Urdu learning resources
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Writing prompts based on themes explored in class
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Basic listening & comprehension exercises to aid in comprehension of poetry
Offline Assignments
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Consuming specified sher-o-shayari, music & videos
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Listening, translating & writing assignments
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Reading poetry and eventually presenting an interpretation of the same - individually as well as in a group
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Habit-forming tasks to ensure learning longevity after course completion
Frequently asked questions
Student Testimonials
Kuch talabaa ke tajribaat, unke apne alfaaz mein
Urdu Learning & Facilitation Philosophy
At its simplest, the role of a language educator is to draw out observation, reflection, and awareness. With Urdu, this begins with noticing the interplay between word and feeling, language and memory.
At a deeper level, the role of the artist-educator is to infuse this exploration with joy, intimacy, and personal meaning. My approach is to make Urdu feel less like an elite preserve and more like a language of the heart—alive, evolving, and available to anyone willing to listen.
The learning sessions & curriculum I have designed independently are both - a culmination of my years of passionate self-learning and a beginning—a prototype for how language can be taught not just through grammar and repetition, but through guftagu, poetry, story, and emotion. The sessions seek to make the beauty of Urdu not just visible, but felt.
Why enrol with Noor?
Accessible
Designed to suit beginners without
compromising on depth & nuance
for advanced learners
Improve Diction
Opportunity to listen to & speak
the language in a peer group
Adaptive Curriculum
Customised to the aptitude &
interest of group participants
Highly Interactive
Questions, participation & diverse
points of view are encouraged
Multi-lingual Explanations
Key concepts are simplified in
Hindi & English to ensure there is
no loss in learning
Shaairaana Mizaaj
Learn poetry appreciation & the
art of recitation from a poet &
performing artist
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