Urdu Seekhiye by Urdu Seekhiye

09.05.2023

E31_G_Conjugation of Hona - pt 2

This is the second part of episode 31. Be sure to listen to part 1 before listening to this one. This is a new series of episodes focused on grammar – specifically verb conjugation. For each episode, I’ll select a verb...

09.05.2023

E31_G_Conjugation of Hona - pt 1

This is a new series of episodes focused on grammar – specifically verb conjugation. For each episode, I’ll select a verb and then share with you how that verb is conjugated in the simple present, past, and future tenses. In...

06.19.2023

E30_This Seat Is Yours

In this episode, we further practice using possessive adjectives. The handout for this episode contains tons of example sentences on how to use comparative adjectives, possessive adjectives, and how to talk about ownership. It also shows you how you can...

03.18.2023

E29_The Red Jacket

In this episode, Ayesha joins Shireen (from Lahore) in a dialogue about shopping. Vocabulary covered in this episode includes mahaṅgī (expensive), sastī (cheap), lāl jakiṭ (red jacket), bihtarīn tohfa (best gift), jigrī dost (best friend), and so much more!

02.28.2023

E28_Possessive Adjectives

This is a grammar episode focused on the topic of possessive adjectives. Now you can say things like: What is his/her name? (in kā nām kyā hai?) This book is [all of] theirs. (yih kitāb...

11.08.2022

E27_I Will Have To

In this episode Sajjad and I talk about necessities and introduce various items you can eat (apples, tomatoes, salad, bread, etc.). In addition to the great vocabualry words included in the dialgue, we have included tons of other fruits and...

10.22.2022

E26_Beginning Is Underrated

This episode was such a joy to produce, and a long time coming. In this episode Mansoor and I translate Seth Godin's blog post titled Beginning is Underrated. This post inspired me to start the Urdu Seekhiye podcast, so it...

04.02.2021

E25_had se ziyada | apnā/ī/e

Be sure to visit the page for episode 25 to download the PDF for this short episode on the words had (limit) and the possessive adjective apnā/ī/e (one's own). If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving US a...

03.03.2021

E25_A Spider and a Fly - Part 6

In this final episode we come to learn of the eventual fate of the fly. Vocabulary words covered in this episode include khaṭkā (suspicion), xūšāmad (flattery), pasījī (to soften), uṛāyā (to enjoy with delight; to be wasteful) and SO...

02.08.2021

E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 5

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook @UrduSeekhiye. Be sure to leave us a review us if you're enjoying the podcast. The free PDF for this handout coming soon. Check the website in the coming days to download it! Thank you!

01.24.2021

E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 4

Aamir and I join forces again to bring you part four of this poem by Allama Iqbal - Ek Makra aur Makhi (A Spider and a Fly). Do let us know how you're enjoying the poem and learning new vocabulary...

01.17.2021

E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 3

In this episode we further learn about the makra's manipulative ways and how the makhī sees through them. As always, this episode is full of great vocabulary such as to fly, to decorate, to stay, to appear, guests, comfort, tools,...

01.10.2021

E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 2

In the second part, we learn a bit more about the makhī. Looks like she won't be falling in the spider's jāl. Aamir (the host of Urdu.Daan) joins me to bring you part 2. Be sure to download the PDF...

01.04.2021

E25_A Spider & A Fly - Part 1

This is part 1 of 6 of the poem a Spider and a Fly (ek makṛā aur makhī). It has a good lesson, but more importantly it's full of tons of great vocabulary words. Though a bit difficult, if you...

12.15.2020

E24_Can I Help You?

We're back - for now. In this episode Nadia and I show you how you can offer help to someone who has invited you to their home. Vocabulary words in this episode include sāf (clean), madad (help), isrār karnā (to...

12.10.2020

E00_Urdu Handwriting Course

As salām 'alaikum! Thank you for listening to this episode. This episode was released to make you aware of the amazing Urdu Handwriting course that I have developed in partnership with Handwriting Universe. The link to register: https://www.bit.ly/UrduHandwriting Sorry the discount...

12.04.2020

E23_At the Dentist's

In this episode learn to express pain and state where you are feeling pain. The request for this episode came from one of our listeners, so if you have a special request let Shireen know! To download the free handout...

09.15.2020

E22_Gender of Nouns

In this episode, learn how to figure out whether a noun in Urdu is feminine or masculine. Listen until the end to see if Shireen passes Travis' quiz of some really difficult nouns in Urdu. We realize there are some...

08.02.2020

E21_Forms of Jo

In this episode Travis and Shireen focus on grammar, specifically the relative pronouns in Urdu. Can you provide example sentences of your own from this lesson? Be sure to share below them with us on our website: www.urduseekhiye.com/jo. Make sure to...

07.03.2020

E20_I Can't Breathe

This episode does not fit into our theme of beginner episodes, but with all that's happening in the United States, we had to include this poem on the subject of the Black Lives Matter movement. This poem is by Aslam...

06.19.2020

E19_How Much is This?

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...

05.24.2020

E18_Extended Oblique Case of Pronouns

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...

05.09.2020

E18_What time is it?

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...

04.03.2020

E17_How is your Health

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...

02.15.2020

E16_Why are you late?!

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...

01.01.2020

E15_Happy New Year!

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. Do you want...

11.30.2019

E14_What do You Do?

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...

10.26.2019

E13_Long Distance Communication

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...

10.07.2019

E12_Where is Dupont Circle?

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...

07.28.2019

E11_Such Nice Weather

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...

07.06.2019

E10_Kingtox Commercial Translation - Part 2

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 episode on our website - www.urduseekhiye.com/e10 In this episode, Shireen translates the funny (and viral) Kingtox Commercial. Some of the vocabulary...

06.29.2019

E10_Kingtox Commercial Translation - Part 1

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...

06.10.2019

E09_How Do You Get to Work?

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. Be sure to download the PDF for this episode from the website: www.urduseekhiye.com/e09 These are the...

05.19.2019

E08_What Type of Food Do You Like?

In this episode Humaira and I show you how to have a conversation about food and cooking. Learn to ask what other interests a person holds, tell them wehther you know or don't know how to do something. This episode...

04.29.2019

E07_How is Your Day Going?

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...

03.18.2019

E06_Is this yours?

In this episode you'll learn how to ask someone "Is this yours?" We've asked a few questions at the end of the episode so be sure to check out our social media pages for the answers. Be sure to download...

03.05.2019

E05_How many Siblings do you have?_Tum

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...

03.03.2019

E05_How many Siblings do you have?

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....

02.18.2019

Moving to Simplecast.fm

Hi! We wanted to let you know that we're switching hosts for our podcast. We think this is better for both us and you. We hope you'll continue to follow us! See y'all in the next episode which will likely...

02.09.2019

E04_How Do You Say ... ?

Learn to ask someone how you say something in Urdu. Be sure to download the PDF here: https://urduseekhiye.sellfy.store/ Got questions? Suggestions? Email us: [email protected] Thank you for listening! (šukrīā) If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a review on...

02.02.2019

E03_Why Are You Learning Urdu?_Tum

Learn how to ask why someone is learning something in an informal tone with this episode. You can download the transcript by going to: https://urduseekhiye.sellfy.store/ Questions? Email us at [email protected]. Thank you for listening!! If you are enjoying the FREE podcast, please...

01.27.2019

E03_Why Are You Learning Urdu?

Even though this episode is short, it has some great vocabulary words. Learn how to ask someone why they are learning something. This episode includes words such as beautiful, language, and country. Learn how to talk about your abilities with...

01.26.2019

E02_How Are You_Tum

Learn how to ask your family and friends how they are (in an informal tone) with this episode. Download the FREE transcript by going to: https://urduseekhiye.sellfy.store/ Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! @UrduSeekhiye Got questions? Suggestions? Email Shireen at [email protected] If...