What you get
The sessions
- Specially designed for little ones who are just starting to pick up and repeat Urdu words
- Focus on fun - Expect your kids to move around to fun sounds and sights, play, listen to short stories, giggle at some of the images (because we like being silly) and interact with other children in a small group setting
- Lots of review - Before moving on to a new topic, there will always be review lessons of the previously learned words. The goal will be to make them retain through repetition, fun sounds, music, movement, games, etc.
- Fun and highly engaging lessons filled with sounds, movement and music help them build their Urdu vocabulary, so they can start making Urdu sentences in the future
Language of instruction
- Hybrid Urdu-English model for kids new to Urdu - Delivery will be in Urdu-English, and reference points in English will be provided by the tutor when needed
- Gentle pace, designed for kids new to Urdu
Class structure
- Virtual sessions, 4 sessions per month, 20 minutes each
- Up to 5 children of a similar age in each session, to promote interaction and repetition
- Quality instructors - Tutors will bring energy and enthusiasm to every class, providing your child with a fun and interactive learning experience
Resources
- Digital practice resources will be provided and will be available for access in your online class portal
- Session recordings will also be available upon request
How does it work?
Themes and activities
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Themed activities
Each session is organized into various interactive activities surrounding topics such as animals, outdoor objects, emotions and more, to expose children to a broad spectrum of Urdu vocabulary
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Games, sounds and stories
Activities will include interactive and fun games, sounds, imagery and storytime
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Growing their vocabulary
Goal: increase exposure to and familiarity with Urdu vocabulary. As lessons gradually advance, instructors will encourage children to connect beginner concepts together (for example, Phal + Laal = Saib)
The details
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Billing and cancellingRenews monthly. Cancel with 2 weeks' notice before your next payment date
This is a subscription model. Your card is charged automatically each month, and there is no long-term commitment.
You can cancel anytime with at least 2 weeks' notice before your next payment date. This stops all future payments. The current billing period is not refunded.
We understand life can be unpredictable and are happy to support changes in your schedule, as we can.
Please note: the 2 week notice requirement is strict. Organizing our classes takes a lot of planning with tutors, families, availabilities, etc., and we need time to adjust things to ensure the classes can go ahead as planned for everyone else.
TutorsNative Urdu speakers in the US, UK or Canada
All our tutors are native Urdu speakers that live in the US, UK or Canada. We have ensured they all have prior experience working with children
Location / technologyAll classes take place virtually
All classes will take place virtually. Links will be provided closer to the starting date.
Resources providedWorksheets and flashcards at the start of each level
Practice resources (Urdu worksheets, flashcards, etc.) are provided at the start of each level
Sibling Discount10% discount for each additional child
The cost is per child, per month. We offer a 10% discount for siblings. The discount for each additional child will apply automatically at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
Does a parent need to sit in?
Does a parent need to sit in?
Yes. A parent sits with their child during every session. Sessions are only 20 minutes, so it is a short, happy time to learn Urdu together, and little ones feel more confident with you right beside them.
Is my child too young for these sessions?
Is my child too young for these sessions?
Play-Based Urdu Sessions are made for little ones aged 2.5 to 4.5 who are just starting to pick up and repeat Urdu words. Each session is built around songs, sounds, movement, short stories and games, so it suits short attention spans.
We do not speak much Urdu at home. Will this still help?
We do not speak much Urdu at home. Will this still help?
Yes. Sessions mix Urdu and English at a gentle pace, and English reference points are shown on the slides, so your child can start picking up Urdu words even if Urdu is not spoken much at home.
What if we miss a session?
What if we miss a session?
Session recordings are available on request, so you and your child can catch up at home. Digital and printable practice resources are also provided.
How do billing and cancelling work?
How do billing and cancelling work?
Sessions are a subscription that renews automatically each month, with no long-term commitment. You can cancel anytime with at least 2 weeks' notice before your next payment date. This stops all future payments, and the current billing period is not refunded.