Urdu Language Curriculum (Linguistic Focus)
Level 1: Basic (Foundation Phase)
Target Age: 6–9
Goal: Build familiarity with sounds, letters, and everyday vocabulary.
Modules:
- Alphabet & Phonetics: Urdu script recognition, pronunciation drills
- Basic Vocabulary: Colors, numbers, family, animals, greetings
- Simple Sentences: “My name is…”, “I like…”, “This is a…”
- Listening & Speaking: Songs, rhymes, role-play dialogues
- Reading Practice: Picture books, flashcards
- Writing Practice: Tracing letters, copying words
Assessment:
- Oral vocabulary quiz
- Reading aloud short sentences
- Writing basic words
Level 2: Intermediate (Development Phase)
Target Age: 10–13
Goal: Develop conversational fluency and reading comprehension.
Modules:
- Grammar Basics: Nouns, pronouns, verbs, sentence structure
- Conversational Urdu: Asking questions, expressing feelings, describing objects
- Reading Comprehension: Short stories, dialogues, cultural texts
- Writing Skills: Journaling, sentence construction, basic paragraphs
- Cultural Contexts: Idioms, proverbs, festivals (non-religious), food, clothing
Assessment:
- Role-play conversation
- Reading comprehension quiz
- Short written composition
Level 3: Advanced (Fluency Phase)
Target Age: 14–17
Goal: Achieve literacy and expressive fluency in Urdu.
Modules:
- Advanced Grammar: Tenses, conjunctions, modifiers
- Formal & Informal Registers: Politeness, honorifics, slang vs. standard
- Literature & Media: Excerpts from Urdu novels, newspapers, film dialogues
- Translation Practice: English ↔ Urdu exercises
- Creative Writing: Essays, storytelling, opinion pieces
- Debate & Presentation: Structured speech, argumentation in Urdu
Assessment:
- Oral presentation
- Written essay
- Translation test
Optional Add-ons:
- Language Lab Access: Audio-visual immersion tools
- Parent-Child Urdu Workshops: Strengthen home language use
- Certification Pathway: Crown Urdu Language Certificate (Level 1–3)