Learn Urdufor real life

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and one of India's 22 scheduled languages. In India it is an official language in states such as Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and large Urdu-speaking communities live in the UK, the Gulf and North America.

Urdu is written from right to left in a Perso-Arabic script, usually in the flowing Nastaliq style. It adds letters for sounds that Arabic does not have, such as ٹ (ṭ) and ڈ (ḍ).

Spoken Urdu and Hindi are very close, and speakers can usually follow each other in everyday conversation. They differ in script and in formal vocabulary: Urdu draws more on Persian and Arabic, Hindi on Sanskrit.

Yes. You can start with the core learning experience for free. AI chat and speaking have free-use limits, and Indilingo Pro gives you more. Check the app for your current plan's features and limits.

Yes. Choose Urdu as the language you want to learn and a supported language for your explanations. Your starting language can help you understand new words and ideas.

Open the Speak tab in the app and choose an everyday situation or General Practice. Talk with your AI tutor, ask questions, and try using the Urdu words you have learned.

That depends on the languages you already know and what you want to do with Urdu. Get familiar with its Perso-Arabic (Nastaliq) writing system, start with useful words, and give yourself time to practise.

There is no single timeline. Your starting point, goals, regular practice and opportunities to use Urdu all matter. Set a practical goal, such as introducing yourself or making plans, and build from there.

Our language guide lists 230+ Million speakers, with speaking communities across India & Pakistan. Speaker estimates vary by source and by whether they include second-language speakers.

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