Urdu Learning Resources

To help you practice the language

Websites

Hindi Urdu Flagship
The Hindi Urdu Flagship program at the University of Texas at Austin created the most impressive website of all for Hindi and Urdu learners. All of their fantastic resources are available for free download. Try the program's repository if you have trouble with downloads from the main site.
Rekhta Foundation
The Rekhta Foundation has created an impressive primary website and several side projects to promote Urdu language learning and appreciation. The website is viewable in English, Hindi, or Urdu.
Professor Frances Pritchett

Language and Literature Sources

Professor Frances Pritchett of Columbia University has created an impressive collection of links related to Hindi/Urdu language learning, literature, poetry, and more.
Aamozish
Developed by the Rekhta Foundation, Aamozish is online software that takes the learner through a complete introduction to the Urdu script and also has a course dedicated to learning the basics of vocabulary used in Urdu poetry.
InPage Urdu
InPage™ is the best software available for typing attractive Urdu text. It isn't cheap, but it's a must for anyone serious about writing Urdu. The latest version is available for Mac in addition to Windows.
Urdu Modules Project

Urdu Modules Project

A joint effort between AIIS (the American Institute of Indian Studies) and Columbia University, the Urdu Modules Project presents 28 thematic videos for intermediate to advanced-level students. They've included a glossary and a script with each.

Urdu Script Video

This introduction to the Urdu script by Tyler Williams presents the full-form letters and sounds. Helpfully, he draws each letter twice. Hindi readers will also appreciate the names and sounds of the letters written in the Hindi script.

Books

Let's Study Urdu

Title - Let's Study Urdu: An Introductory Course

Authors - Ali S. Asani and Syed Akbar Hyder

Publisher - Yale University Press

Read and Write Urdu Script

Title - Read and Write Urdu Script

Author - Richard Delacy

Publisher - McGraw Hill

Essential Urdu Dictionary

Title - Essential Urdu Dictionary

Author - Timsal Masud

Publisher - Teach Yourself

Complete Urdu

Title - Complete Urdu

Authors - David Matthews and Kasim Dalvi

Publisher - McGraw Hill

Beginning Urdu

Title - Beginning Urdu - A Complete Course

Authors - Joshua H. Pien and Fauzia Farooqui

Publisher - Georgetown University Press

Urdu for Children - Stories and Poems

Title - Urdu for Children: Stories and Poems (Part One)

Editor - Sajida S. Alvi

Publisher - McGill-Queen's University Press