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Our story
We built the Urdu school we wished existed.
Speak in Urdu is a small team of native teachers on a simple mission: help anyone, anywhere, read, write, and speak Urdu — with warmth and real structure.
Our mission
Keep a beautiful language alive — one learner at a time.
For millions in the diaspora, Urdu is the sound of home: grandparents, poetry, film songs, the language of the heart. Yet good, patient teaching is hard to find far from home. We exist to close that gap — with live human teachers, a clear path, and no gimmicks.
5,000+lessons delivered
40+countries
4.9★average rating
100%native teachers
2019
A single teacher, a few students
Speak in Urdu began as one ustadha teaching cousins abroad over video calls.
2021
A real curriculum
We rebuilt lessons into a structured path — alphabet to fluency — with worksheets and recordings.
2023
A team of natives
Qualified teachers from across Pakistan joined, each with a specialty from kids to GCSE exam preparation.
2026
Thousands of learners
Students in 20+ countries now read, write, and speak Urdu with confidence.
What we believe
Values that shape every class.
These aren't wall posters. They're how we hire teachers, design lessons, and treat every learner.
Structure that guides
No aimless chatter. A clear path from your first letter to reading poetry, with progress you can measure.
Real human teachers
Not apps, not bots — native educators who adapt to you, your pace, and your goals every single lesson.
Trust & flexibility
Free trials, transparent pricing, class recordings, and cancel-anytime plans. No pressure, ever.
Built for the diaspora
Timezones from Toronto to Dubai, heritage learners reconnecting with family, and total beginners alike.
Love of the language
We teach Urdu as a living, beautiful thing — its sounds, its script, its poetry — not just a syllabus.
The team behind it
Small team, big obsession.
A handful of people who care a great deal — supported by our full roster of native teachers.
RA
Rabia A.
Founder & Head of Curriculum
Started it all teaching family abroad.
IM
Imran M.
Co-founder & Operations
Keeps timezones and teachers in sync.
NF
Nadia F.
Lead Teacher-Trainer
Coaches every new ustaad who joins.
Your first Urdu conversation is closer than you think.
Book a free trial today — meet your teacher, no card required.