Urdu Seekhiye

In this episode (completely in English) I tell you about my experience in Pakistan motorcycling from Islamabad to Skardu and back. I went with the tour company Lost with Purpose. Feel free to reach out to our tour guides Ihsan and Wasim. I also highly recommend listening to this Buddhist monk HERE. Enjoy the photos I’ve posted on the website. Let me know if you have any questions on the page for this episode or reach out via any of our socials. Thank you for listening!!

I 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 sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Here.Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!Connect with US

In this episode I translate the sentences from one of our Urdu handwriting lessons. Did you know that Arsalan sahab and I have created an Urdu Handwriting course? Check it out HERE. The sentences in this episode are more advanced, but if you are interested in learning how to write Urdu from the beginning check out lesson number 1. Be sure to come back to this page as I will also post the video of me writing out all the sentences by hand. Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel so you get notified of when it's published. 

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 and then share with you how that verb is conjugated in the simple present, past, and future tenses. In this episode we’re going to focus on conjugating the to-be verb honā. Various example sentences are shared in each of the tenses. For this episode, we also created an instagram/YouTube reel so be sure to check that out for additional sample sentences with the adjective (mota - fat). Don't forget to download the PDF for this episode as it's FREE! This episode is available in two parts, both parts are available in most podcast players, but they are also available on the website. www.urduseekhiye.com/e31 Be sure to ask US your questions in the discussion section for this episode by visting the website! Happy learning!

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 this episode we’re going to focus on conjugating the to-be verb honā.  Various example sentences are shared in each of the tenses. For this episode, we also created an instagram/YouTube reel so be sure to check that out for additional sample sentences with the adjective (mota - fat). Don't forget to download the PDF for this episode as it's FREE! This episode is available in two parts, both parts are available in most podcast players, but they are also available on the website. www.urduseekhiye.com/e31 Be sure to ask US your questions in the discussion section for this episode by visting the website! Happy learning!

In this episode, we further practice using possessive adjectives. This handout 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 share what your daily activities are. The vocabulary words from this episode include so much food, so old, so small, so big, piggy back, get on a horse (& the roof) and much more. Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 30 Here.Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!Connect with US

In this episode, Ayesha joins Shireen 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!Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Here.Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!Connect with US

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 in [sab] kī hai.)This is their book.       (yih kitāb in kī hai)Download the PDF for tons more example and visit the page for E28 repeatedly as we'll be posting more goodies related to this topic.  Quizzes and Notion templates coming soon.Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 28 Here.Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!Connect with US

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 vegetables in the chart - some that I don't even use in English! Be sure to download the PDF HERE.If you have been enjoying the podcast, share it with others who might benefit. To help us move up the podcast charts, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts (link in bio). Thank you for listening! 

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 means a lot. I hope that it inspires you to begin something that you may have been putting off, or restart something that you gave up on."Merely begin, with the humility of someone who’s not sure, and the excitement of someone who knows that it’s possible."Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 26 Here.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!

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 insist), and magar (but), to name a few. Check it out and leave your questions on the page for this episode. www.urduseekhiye.com/e24 Download the PDF for this episode HERE.Did you know that Shireen and Arslan recently released a Complete Course on Urdu Handwriting? Check it out here: www.bit.ly/UrduHandwriting Be sure to follow us on social media: @UrduSeekhiye

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 we have developed in partnership with Handwriting Universe. For the next 4 days, you can purchase this course for half the price!Here is the discount link: https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-urdu-handwriting-course/?couponCode=C618451C691A152C0487The course is offered on Udemy, so you can use this discount code to get your discount: C618451C691A152C0487Let us know if you have any questions: Shireen@urduseekhiye.com! Thank you again! 

In this short episode, Shireen explains how to use the word had (limit) and the possessive adjective apnā/ī/e (one's own). Watch this clip to hear the sentence - mazāq kī bhī had hotī hai: https://streamable.com/feuqq7Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Here. If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving US a review on iTunes HERE. It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!Connect with US

In this final episode we come to learn of the sad 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 much more. The past tense of hona is also discussed and more examples of the past tense are available on the free handout so be sure to download that from the website.  Additionally, we have begun putting exclusive content on our Patreon page and for as little as $1.00/month, you could support Urdu Seekhiye. Be sure to check out our Patreon page to see the additional examples we provide from this episode. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or Facebook! Thank you!

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!

Aamir and I join forces again to bring you part for 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 words by leaving us a review on iTunes. Feel free to also ask any questions that you may have by visiting our website for this episode: www.urduseekhiye.com/e25. Thank you very much for listening!!

In this episode 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, things, present/available, and bedding. A few questions are asked in this episode, so be sure to go to our website to post your answers: www.urduseekhiye.com/e25. If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes so others can more easily find this podcast. If you know of others who might benefit from our podcast (or YouTube channel) help spread the word! Thank you for listening!Intro & Outro Music - Mugal-e-Funk (Babar): https://open.spotify.com/album/11Hldw1EsZoRSgUMOjVF9z?si=vx2-3CvFT5-00wi-PF5XMg

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 Shireen to bring you part 2. Be sure to download the free 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).

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 return to it again and again, it'll start to make sense and even be fun to listen to. This nazm (poem) is written by Alama Iqbal - a famous Urdu poet. Mahwash from Bachpan ki Kahaniyan, joins me to bring you this poem. Be sure to also check out her podcast. She has also covered this poem, but directed at children soif you have kids you can share this nazm with them too!! Here is the YouTube video which I referred to in this episode: Be sure to download the free handout for this episode. 

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 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: https://youtu.be/d7zG3ib9VRc