Reading & Writing Workbook (A1-A2), Urdu as a Foreign Language is a practical workbook designed for non-native, adult learners. Since its first publication in 2017, this book has been widely used among Urdu learners and teachers worldwide. This 4th edition has been expanded to now include additional targeted activities to make learning Urdu reading and writing even easier.

Special features:
• Detailed explanations for each of the Urdu letters
• Letter and sound recognition activities
• Reading activities to develop specific reading skills such as sight reading, understanding words from context, identifying type of words, intensive and extensive reading skills, and more
• Reading and writing activities based on each chapter of the beginning Urdu course books, Qadam A1.1. and Qadam A1.2.
• 13 additional reading texts and activities for advance beginners (A2)
• Free MP3 audio files to accompany the book
• Answer Key for all activities
• Can be used for self-study or with a teacher


“This book gives you the necessary foundation on which to buildon. Unlike other methods, this book is clear and concise.”
Urdu learner from the U.S.A.

“This is the best I have found so far. It is a good help to understand the different forms of the letters and to practice writing. Also, the audios are a great support for your learning.”
Urdu learner from the Germany