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<p>Colloquial Urdu 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></p> <p>Key features include:</p> <p></p> <ul> <p> <li>progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills</li> <p></p> <p> <li>structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar</li> <p></p> <p> <li>an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises</li> <p></p> <p> <li>realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios</li> <p></p> <p> <li>useful vocabulary lists throughout the text</li> <p></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> <p></p></ul> <p></p> <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></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></p> <p>Accompanying audio material is available to purchase separately on two CDs or in MP3 format, or comes included in the great value <i>Colloquial Urdu </i>pack. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material complements the book and will help enhance learners’ listening and speaking skills.</p> <p></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>Course components:The complete course comprises the book and audio materials. These are available to