Module manager: Fozia Bora
Email: F.G.Bora@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
This module is for people who have no previous knowledge of Urdu. If you already have CEFR A1 or above then this module is not for you. For information about the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) see https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale).
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module is approved as a skills discovery module
This module covers basic Urdu language that you can use to communicate about yourself. Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and the first language of more than 250,000 people in the UK. The module is at A1 level of the CEFR. If this module runs in both semesters, you can take it in either semester 1 or semester 2 but not both. Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run and you may be asked to choose another module.
Through this module you study the basic Urdu language needed to communicate about yourself such as personal details, your home, people important to you, your daily routine, your likes and dislikes, your interests, and your studies. You will learn relevant vocabulary, start to become familiar with the sounds of the language, and gain basic knowledge of Urdu grammar in the present and future tenses. Through the Urdu you hear in class you will become familiar with classroom language. Class activities are communicative/task-based and involve working in pairs or groups. You are expected to self study between classes as well as preparing for the assessment. You are encouraged to make use of the resources in the Language Zone (https://students.leeds.ac.uk/languagezone), use digital resources, and engage in other opportunities to put language skills into practice outside the taught sessions.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Communicate about yourself in Urdu with sufficient clarity to be understood by a proficient Urdu user 2. Use familiar everyday Urdu expressions and very basic phrases in the present and future tenses.
3. Identify and persevere with opportunities by adopting appropriate learning strategies
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
80
Feedback in class on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Feedback on a draft video.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Video | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 11/05/2026
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