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In part 3 of episode 33, I tell you more about rock climbing and not as much about the motorcycling, but still you'll see it's worth listening. It appears my goal here is to get you to try rock climbing. Would LOVE to hear if you end up trying it because of this episode. Essentially, I encourage you to get out of your comfort zone. Be sure to share any questions you may have on the episode's page: HERE. Thank you for learning Urdu with US!Connect with US!

In part two of episode 33, I tell you more about the motorcycle tour in the northern parts of Pakistan. This time though, I use both Urdu and English. I talk about various Pakistani dishes and desserts. I share with you the wisdom that was shared with me by members of our group, and a bit of drama that ensued before leaving for my trip. Be sure to download the PDF for this part so you can follow along, especially if you're still new to Urdu.  Be sure to let me know if you have any questions on the episode's page: HERE. Thank you for learning Urdu with me! Connect with US!

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!!

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.

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

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 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/feuqq7 Be 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 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 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.   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 episode 25, we cover the poem A Spider and A Fly (ek makṛā aur makhī). It has a great 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 Allama Iqbal - a famous Urdu poet.  Here is the YouTube video referred to in this episode.  Also to see or hear even more of Aamir's amazing work, check out his podcast or follow him on Instagram. Be sure to download the six handouts for this episode (below); you'll find listening to it more enjoyable. Let us know if you have any questions in the discussion section for this page. Shukriya!! The songs in the intro/outro are as follows: Babar by Mughal-E-FunkLockdown 20 by JiillBe sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 25 Here. Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen! Connect with US