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Urdu SeekhiyeE26_Beginning is UnderratedI wanted to go over Seth Godin's blog once more - it was initially covered in episode #26. The words spark excitement in me for when I am thinking about starting something new. Even though Urdu Seekhiye is now an old project, writing and publishing each new episode really does feel like a new project and the potential of it reaching new audience members (and old ones) excites me. Feel free to help with this endeavor. Be sure to download the PDF for the full episode at www.urduseekhiye.com/E26! nayā sāl mubārak ho!!Be sur...2024-10-2504 min
Urdu SeekhiyeE25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 2In 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 Shireen to bring you part 2. Be sure to download the PDF for this episode from the website: www.urduseekhiye.com/e25. Also be sure to subscribe so you don't miss part 3 of Ek Makṛā aur Makhī. Have questions? Let us know in the discussion section of the website or feel free to email Shireen (Shireen@UrduSeekhiye.com).If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me...2021-01-1028 min
Urdu SeekhiyeE00_Urdu Handwriting CourseAs salām 'alaikum! Thank you for listening to this episode. This episode was released to make you aware of the amazing Urdu Handwriting course that we have developed in partnership with Handwriting Universe. The link to register: www.bit.ly/UrduHandwritingSorry the discount is no longer valid. It expired on July 02, 2021. However, if you cannot afford the full price, please email me and we can discuss. I don't want to stop anyone with a true interest in improving their handwriting (or in learning to write Urdu) to miss the opportunity to do so. :)2020-12-1004 minUrdu SeekhiyeE23_At the Dentist'sIn 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 either by leaving a voice message HERE, or leave a message in the discussion boards! To download the free handout for this episode (or to leave a comment) go to the page for this episode: www.urduseekhiye.com/e23. And as always - thank you for listening!The music in the intro and outro is by Jiill - check them out here...2020-12-0417 minUrdu SeekhiyeE22_Gender of NounsIn 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 really difficult words in this episode so be sure to download the free PDF that comes with this episode: https://urduseekhiye.sellfy.store/If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a review on iTunes HERE. It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!
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Urdu SeekhiyeE21_Forms of JoIn 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/e21.Make sure to download the free handout as it contains various examples mentioned in the episode. Plus you can find out how to say the numbers 52 and 64, which we clearly didn’t know how to say during the episode. If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a review on iTunes HERE. It...2020-08-0214 min
Urdu SeekhiyeE20_I Can't BreatheThis 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 Gurdaspuri (a living poet). He can be found on Facebook if you want to learn more about him and see the complete poem.The YouTube video of the news anchor reciting the poem can be found HERE. (he starts around 2:36)The music in the intro & outro is by Mughal-e-Funk, the track is called Babar.2020-07-0323 minUrdu SeekhiyeE19_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 many more. Be sure to download the handout for this episode from our website: www.urduseekhiye.com/e19.Have any questions, post them on the discussion section of the website or email Shireen directly: shireen@urduseekhiye.com.Be sure to also check out the Kingtox episode that goes more deeply into the word "vālā."If you a...2020-06-1937 minUrdu SeekhiyeE18_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 to learn more about the women's cricket team in Pakistan? Check out Mahwash's book: Women in Green. If you want to hear Mahwash in her element check out her reciting poetry in Urdu. ~*~In this episode Mahwash and Shireen talk about the time. The vocabulary in this episode includes time (waqt), quarter past (savā), morning (subh), to get up...2020-05-0920 minUrdu SeekhiyeE16_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 if enough time is given to practicing it - she speaks at least three other languages. In this episode we show you how to ask someone why they are so late, and how to apologize when you are late. Remember to visit the website to let us know how you like the episode. www.urduseekhiye.com/e16...2020-02-1519 min
Urdu SeekhiyeE10_Kingtox Commercial Translation - Part 2STEP 1: Watch the Kingtox Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYjF-BUuz7E.STEP 2: Enjoy listening to Episode 10 - part 2 :)STEP 3: Download the handout for this episode on our website - www.urduseekhiye.com/e10In this episode, Shireen translates the funny (and viral) Kingtox Commercial. Some of the vocabulary words in this episode are: right hand side, spoon, tea, and understand. We also cover how to make future tense statements in Urdu.As always, let us know how you liked this episode by either starting a discussion on our website...2019-07-0617 min
Urdu SeekhiyeE10_Kingtox Commercial Translation - Part 1STEP 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/e10In this episode, Shireen translates the funny (and viral) Kingtox Commercial. Some of the vocabulary words in this episode are: right hand side, spoon, tea, and understand. We also cover how to make future tense statements in Urdu. As always, let us know how you liked this episode by either starting a discussion on our website or by following us on...2019-06-2916 minUrdu SeekhiyeE08_What Type of Food Do You Like?In this episode, learn how to ask someone what type of food they like - more specifically whether they like meat. Humaira and I also talk about what we can and cannot do. Vocabulary words covered in this episode include type, meat, to like, to try, besides, and to cook.Be sure to download the handout for this episode. Also, check out our brand new website and be sure to begin discussions at the bottom of each episode page. Questions? Email Shireen@Urduseekhiye.com. If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a r...2019-05-2023 minUrdu SeekhiyeE02_How Are You_TumLearn how to ask your family and friends how they are (in an informal tone) with this episode. Download the FREE transcript by clicking HERE.Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube! @UrduSeekhiyeGot questions? Suggestions? Email Shireen at Shireen@UrduSeekhiye.comIf you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a review on iTunes HERE. It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!
2019-01-2603 minUrdu SeekhiyeE00_What is Urdu Seekhiye?Are you absolutely new to learning Urdu? You're in the right place! This introductory episode will tell you exactly what to expect from the Urdu Seekhiye podcast and YouTube channel. Come join Shireen on her journey to learning Urdu. Be sure to check out the website (www.urduseekhiye.com) where you can get all kinds of free resources for each episode!! Also, please share this podcast with anyone whom you think could benefit from it. And lastly, be sure to say hello! We LOVE hearing why our listeners are learning Urdu. You can say hello in three ways: through...2018-12-2002 min