URDU HAI JISKA NAAM - ELEMENTARY URDU LEARNING WORKSHOP

Humzabaan Urdu Learning Program 8 Session Live Online Course Syllabus

Session 1: A Brief History of Urdu – Understanding the Alphabet

• Historical perspective and development of Urdu

• Cultural roots and introduction to Urdu alphabets

• Recognizing sounds, pronunciation, and forming simple words

• Introduction to Humzabaan learning interface

Learning Outcome: Familiarity with Urdu script, sounds, and historical context.

Session 2: Alphabet Families, Shapes & Writing Forms

• Alphabet groups, letter families, and positional forms

• Writing flow, connected script, and handwriting practice

• Reading and writing simple combinations

Learning Outcome: Understanding letter transformations and reading connected text.

Session 3: Sounds, Symbols & Word Formation

• Introduction to Aaraab and sound combinations

• Forming and reading basic Urdu words

• Pronunciation drills, listening exercises, and numerals

Learning Outcome: Decoding and pronouncing simple Urdu words confidently.

Session 4: Building Everyday Vocabulary

• Vocabulary for people, objects, home, places, time, and phrases

• Interactive speaking and recognition activities

Learning Outcome: Building practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Session 5: Feelings, Actions & Social Expressions

• Vocabulary for emotions, actions, and social etiquette

• Listening, speaking exercises, and sentence construction

Learning Outcome: Confidence in expressing emotions and social interactions in Urdu.

Session 6: Everyday Conversations & Situational Urdu

• Sentence formation and structuring basic conversations

• Practical dialogues for various situations

• Pronunciation correction, fluency practice, and roleplay

Learning Outcome: Communicating in simple real-world situations using Urdu.

Session 7: Urdu in Daily Life – Reading, Writing & Expression

• Reading, handwriting, and script refinement

• Introduction to expressive Urdu: poetry, dialogues, cultural phrases

• Preparation for final assessment

Learning Outcome: Integrating reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.

Session 8: Assessment – Final Performance

• Performances: plays, dastangoi, mushaira, dialogues, speeches, roleplay

• Demonstrating pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, conversational confidence, and cultural understanding

Learning Outcome: Showcasing learning through practical and creative expression in Urdu.