Colloquial Urdu

<p><em>Colloquial Urdu</em> provides a step-by-step course in Urdu as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Urdu in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.</p><p>Key features include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>progressive coverage of speaking listening reading and writing skills</li> <p> </p> <li>structured jargon-free explanations of grammar</li> <p> </p> <li>an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises</li> <p> </p> <li>realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios</li> <p> </p> <li>useful vocabulary lists throughout the text</li> <p> </p> <li>additional resources available at the back of the book including a full answer key a grammar summary bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues.</li> </ul><p>This second edition has been extensively updated and revised throughout with particular attention to the Urdu script – coverage is now integrated throughout the book and the script font has been enlarged and improved.</p><p>Balanced comprehensive and rewarding <i>Colloquial Urdu </i>will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Urdu.</p><p>By the end of this course you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages and at the Intermediate-High on the ACTFL proficiency scales. </p><p><strong> <br><p>Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills. </p></strong></p>