Random Urdu Podcasts

Which word is the best fit for a particular meaning and context? How do I express everyday ideas in colloquial language, avoiding the bookish style found in dictionaries? What’s the actual difference in meaning between the ‘synonyms’ that dictionaries offer? How do I build up phrases and sentences around a particular word? The Hindi Thesaurus addresses such questions in a series of lively, unscripted Hindi-medium conversations about groups of words of related meaning. Concentrating on selected mainstream words and phrases, we help you to broaden your active vocabulary by encountering styles of language appropriate for everyday speech. The conversations are between Rupert Snell (Hindi teacher and perpetual Hindi learner) and Neha Ladha (mother-tongue speaker of Hindi). Glossaries for each podcast can be read online or downloaded in PDF format at thesaurus.hindiurduflagship.org.

Categories: Education, Society & Culture

Tags: colloquial, flagship, Hindi, hindu, language, learning, modern, Texas, thesaurus, Urdu, vocabulary

In season three of the Queens Memory podcast, “Our Major Minor Voices,” we feature stories from our neighbors of Asian descent in Queens, New York. Too often, these voices are deemed “minor” – as in “of a minority.” But in our borough, these voices are a major force. From the Little Manila shops under the 7 train line to bustling Punjab Avenue in Richmond Hill, this series takes us inside 8 Asian neighborhoods whose languages, cultures, and belief systems without question play a major role in shaping the future of our borough. A new episode drops every Monday, beginning April 11, 2022. The Queens Memory podcast is a production of Queens Public Library and was made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this episode are those of its creators and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of National Endowment for the Humanities, Queens Public Library, the City University of New York, or their employees. For more on the Queens Memory podcast, visit QueensMemory.org/podcast.

Categories: Education

Tags: Asian, asian american, Bangla, bangladeshi, chinatown, Chinese, Elmhurst, Flushing, Hindi, immigration, Jackson Heights, Korean, Little Manila, mandarin, Nepali, new york city, oral history, Personal Stories, queens, Richmond Hill, Tagalog, Tibetan, Urdu, Woodside

We discuss anything affecting young Pakistanis across the globe, and discuss both serious and mellow topics. In each episode, we bring new guests from around the world to tell stories, discuss issues, and crack jokes! Our episodes are primarily in English, but we have numerous Urdu-heavy episodes as well. Best way to reach us is via Instagram (@pakcord) or email (hello@pakcord.com). Follow us to stay up to date! Listen to the podcast on these apps: – iTunes – Google Play – Spotify Come follow us at @pakcord on Twitter, on Facebook, and pakcord.com!

Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Tags: britishpakistani, brown, Desi, discord, indian, islam, islamabad, karachi, lahore, muslim, Muslims, pakcord, pakistan, pakistani, pakistaniamerican, pakistanicanadian, south asia, South Asian, Urdu

Shaykh of Masjid Al Haram Makkah

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: islam, lectures, Maulana, mufti, shaykh, Urdu

This series is designed to help you learn the basic vocabulary of Hindi. It is based on the vocabulary introduced in Teach Yourself Hindi; but can be used independently of any book, and should be useful for anyone beginning to learn Hindi. We give the Hindi equivalents for common English words and expressions, show how they can be used in context, and drill some of them. The idea is simply to make the words come alive as you hear them pronounced; you’ll also pick up some useful phrases, and reading the words on screen will help you develop your recognition of the Hindi script. Occasionally we throw in a little conversation or a little grammar. Just listen and absorb; pause the recording if you want to repeat something, or to jump in with the appropriate Hindi word before you hear it! The speakers here are Rupert Snell and Neha Ladha. Transcripts for each glossary can be downloaded at glossaries.hindiurduflagship.org

Categories: Education

Tags: colloquial, flagship, glossaries, glossary, Hindi, language, learning, modern, Texas, Urdu, vocabulary

Divided by borders, united by roots. We speak to kids 7-12 years of age in Urdu with the aim to engage them in daily events in their surroundings on politics, sports, science and technology, culture and much more. While we tackle complex topics in engaging Urdu, kids get a chance to explore the beauty of Urdu prose. Every Tuesday and Friday. Bachay, Khabrain, Urdu, aur Doorbeen.

Categories: Kids & Family, News

Tags: Children, Kids, News, Urdu

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For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at UrduPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!

Categories: Education, Society & Culture

Tags: Culture, language, learn, travel, Urdu, urdupod101