Your First 100 Words in Urdu w/ Audio CD: Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Reading Urdu Script (Your First 100 Words In...Series) [Paperback]

Jane Wightwick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071498737 | ISBN-13: 978-0071498739 | Publication Date: August 29, 2007 | Edition: 1

Unravel the riddle of Urdu script

Finally overcome that major obstacle stopping you from learning Urdu--comprehending its alphabet! Here in Your First 100 Words in Urdu you are introduced to its alphabet and basic vocabulary in easy-to-remember bites. Each word includes its pronunciation, English meaning, and an illustration, so you can visualize a word and remember what it means!

Get started on the path to Urdu proficiency and:

• Learn 100 words in eight basic topics--around the house, animals, around town, clothes, opposites, and more
• Use Scriptbreaker Tips to help you crack the code as you read Urdu words
• Speak Urdu confidently with help from the pronunciation guide and native speakers on audio CD
• Sharpen your knowledge of Urdu words, meanings, and pronunciations through audio games and tear-out flashcards
• Practice new expressions introduced on the audio CD

Take the first step to reading and speaking in a new language with Your First 100 Words in Urdu.

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About the Author

Jane Wightwick is an experienced author and product developer in the field of foreign languages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (August 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071498737
• ISBN-13: 978-0071498739
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #277,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Urdu

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars for new learners, February 7, 2008

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M. Khan "Pirates ARrrrgh" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Urdu w/ Audio CD: Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Reading Urdu Script (Your First 100 Words In...Series) (Paperback)

Its great if you are a new learner of the language.
My girlfriend wants to learn urdu. I bought this for her, and in two weeks she is already saying alot of words. CD is a plus. She saved the sounds from the cd to her ipod.
Definitely recommend it, just to get your feet wet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great start and fun for kids and adults, March 18, 2010

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This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Urdu w/ Audio CD: Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Reading Urdu Script (Your First 100 Words In...Series) (Paperback)

Very non-intimidating approach to learning your first 100 Urdu words. Don't expect much more than that, but if you pay close attention you will learn the text patterns and it will make it easier for you to move on to more complex learning material. My seven-year-old and I shared this item and both of us found it engaging and not too easy or too challenging.

4.0 out of 5 stars good for learning how to read Urdu, February 19, 2011

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Ela A. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Urdu w/ Audio CD: Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Reading Urdu Script (Your First 100 Words In...Series) (Paperback)

I like that the book comes with an audio CD. The activities are helpful. I think this product is maybe better for learning to read and write Urdu. I say this because like half of the words in the book are cognates, or words that are the same in English and Urdu. Therefore you are not really learning 100 words its more like 50 or 75.