Latest Seekhiye Podcast Episodes
E31_G_Conjugation of Hona - pt 2
Urdu Seekhiye - September 05, 2023 15:50 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis 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, pa...
E31_G_Conjugation of Hona - pt 1
Urdu Seekhiye - September 05, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis 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. V...
E30_This Seat Is Yours
Urdu Seekhiye - June 19, 2023 19:43 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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...
E29_The Red Jacket
Urdu Seekhiye - March 18, 2023 14:20 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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...
E28_Possessive Adjectives
Urdu Seekhiye - February 28, 2023 12:29 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis 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 e...
E27_I Will Have To
Urdu Seekhiye - November 08, 2022 01:01 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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...
E26_Beginning Is Underrated
Urdu Seekhiye - October 22, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis 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 ...
Can I Help You?
Urdu Seekhiye - July 04, 2021 19:59 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 episod...
Urdu Handwriting Course
Urdu Seekhiye - June 27, 2021 18:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAs 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. The link to register: www.bit.ly/UrduHandwriting Sorry the discount is no longer vali...
E25_had se ziyada | apnā/ī/e
Urdu Seekhiye - April 02, 2021 14:18 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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: He...
A Spider and a Fly - Part 6
Urdu Seekhiye - March 03, 2021 22:50 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 examp...
E25_A Spider and a Fly - Part 6
Urdu Seekhiye - March 03, 2021 22:50 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 ...
E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 5
Urdu Seekhiye - February 08, 2021 02:24 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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)...
A Spider and A Fly - Part 5
Urdu Seekhiye - February 08, 2021 02:24 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFollow 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!
A Spider and A Fly - Part 4
Urdu Seekhiye - January 24, 2021 19:28 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAamir 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 visi...
E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 4
Urdu Seekhiye - January 24, 2021 19:28 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAamir and I join forces again to bring you part four 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 vi...
E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 3
Urdu Seekhiye - January 17, 2021 20:58 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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...
A Spider and A Fly - Part 3
Urdu Seekhiye - January 17, 2021 20:58 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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...
A Spider and A Fly - Part 2
Urdu Seekhiye - January 10, 2021 16:03 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 s...
E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 2
Urdu Seekhiye - January 10, 2021 16:03 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 PDF for this episode from the website: www.urduseekhiye.com/e25. Also be sure to subscribe so ...
A Spider & A Fly - Part 1
Urdu Seekhiye - January 04, 2021 12:24 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis 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) i...
E25_A Spider & A Fly - Part 1
Urdu Seekhiye - January 04, 2021 12:24 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis 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) i...
E24_Can I Help You?
Urdu Seekhiye - December 15, 2020 20:59 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 episod...
E00_Urdu Handwriting Course
Urdu Seekhiye - December 10, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAs 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. The link to register: www.bit.ly/UrduHandwriting Sorry the discount is no longer vali...
E23_At the Dentist's
Urdu Seekhiye - December 04, 2020 02:02 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 either by leaving a voice message HERE, or leave a message in the discussion boards! To download the free han...
At the Dentist's
Urdu Seekhiye - December 04, 2020 02:02 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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.ur...
E22_Gender of Nouns
Urdu Seekhiye - September 15, 2020 10:49 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn this episode, learn how to figure out whether a noun in Urdu is feminine or masculine. Listen until the end to see if Shireen passes Travis' quiz of some really difficult nouns in Urdu. We realize there are some really difficult words in this episode so be sure to download the free PDF that c...
Gender of Nouns
Urdu Seekhiye - September 15, 2020 10:49 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn this episode, learn how to figure out whether a noun in Urdu is feminine or masculine. Listen until the end to see if Shireen passes Travis' quiz of some really difficult nouns in Urdu. We realize there are some really difficult words in this episode so be sure to download the free PDF that co...
Forms of Jo
Urdu Seekhiye - August 02, 2020 18:26 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn this episode Travis and Shireen focus on grammar, specifically the relative pronouns in Urdu. Can you provide example sentences of your own from this lesson? Be sure to share below them with us on our website: www.urduseekhiye.com/jo. Make sure to download the free handout as it contains vari...
E21_Forms of Jo
Urdu Seekhiye - August 02, 2020 18:26 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn this episode Travis and Shireen focus on grammar, specifically the relative pronouns in Urdu. Can you provide example sentences of your own from this lesson? Be sure to share below them with us on our website: www.urduseekhiye.com/e21. Make sure to download the free handout as it contains va...
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