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Shivina Nainani
8 years ago
I've been taking online Hindi classes at Zabaan for nearly two years now. I really enjoy the one-on-one sessions. The teachers are excellent and the teaching methods are fun. Equipped with the necessary course material, it's very easy to learn online with them. I highly recommend their online classes.
GSR Murthy
4 years ago
Teachers at Zabaan - our first teacher Riya Tyagi and Second teacher Ali Taqi are extra ordinary teachers. They know how to teach. For me before joining Zabaan Urdu script was the toughest. But the dedicated Zabaan teachers made it easy. Teaching, testing of our knowledge and giving home work everything was so fantastic. Never thought that one can learn the script within 5 classes and in 7.5 hours. What else? the course was free. Wish that with your guidance and my practice, very soon I would be able to read and write fluent Urdu. Thanks a lot. Dhanyavad. Shukriya.
Olivia Walker
7 years ago
The whole Zabaan team was informative, patient, easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Store Room
3 years ago
I began learning Urdu four years ago with Zabaan but discontinued it for three years. I restarted with Ali about five months ago, with a speed of one page/ hour. I read my first novel slowly at this speed but within four months of weekly lessons, I completed this fantastic book in record time. I even stopped looking at my screen at night and took the novel to my bed! Rediscovered the excitement of reading after a long time , all thanks to Ali. He teaches with scientific and historical perspective, why a certain alphabet is used and why not another. This adds a special dimension to Urdu. I look forward to enriching my vocabulary with his guidance. He lends me big fat books to encourage me to read more. I simply love learning Urdu at zabaan/ Ali thank you .
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For more than two decades, students from around the world have trusted Zabaan to help them achieve their language-learning goals. From complete beginners taking their first steps in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Bengali, Punjabi, and other languages, to advanced learners conducting academic research, preparing for relocation, or deepening family and cultural connections, our students consistently achieve meaningful results.
With a multinational team of experienced instructors and a proven teaching methodology, Zabaan has helped thousands of learners develop real-world language skills and confidence. We are especially known for our highly regarded Hindi programs for expats, diplomats, researchers, and international students, as well as our Urdu programs for Hindi speakers seeking to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons.
Our greatest measure of success is the progress of our students—many of whom continue their studies with us for years, return to learn additional languages, or recommend Zabaan to friends, family, colleagues, and universities around the world.
Explore articles, language-learning tips, cultural insights, student stories, and updates from the Zabaan community. Whether you’re studying Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, or another language, our blog is designed to help you learn more deeply and stay connected to the cultures behind the words.
Olivia Paxton
Ali is the founder and director of Zabaan School for Languages. He was born and raised in Chicago to Indian parents. Ali has a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a minor in Asian Languages and Literature from Loyola University Chicago. He has a special interest in Hindi grammar, linguistics, semantics, syntax, bilingualism, and language teaching techniques. Ali is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and teaches all three of these languages at Zabaan. He started his teaching career in Chicago in 2003 and permanently moved to New Delhi as an OCI in 2009 to start Zabaan School for Languages and has taught over 30,000 classes over his career. He has also trained all of Zabaan’s teachers.
Anshu
Anshu has been a dedicated instructor at Zabaan Institute for the past ten years, sharing her expertise in Hindi and Punjabi. Her academic background includes a Diploma in Sanskrit from St. Stephen’s College, Master’s degrees in Hindi and History from Delhi University, and a Bachelor of Education from Jammu University. She also speaks Bengali and Balochi. Beyond her linguistic skills, Anshu is passionate about dance, music, and travel, bringing a vibrant and multifaceted perspective to her teaching.
Rachayta
Ali is the founder and director of Zabaan School for Languages. He was born and raised in Chicago to Indian parents. Ali has a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a minor in Asian Languages and Literature from Loyola University Chicago. He has a special interest in Hindi grammar, linguistics, semantics, syntax, bilingualism, and language teaching techniques. Ali is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and teaches all three of these languages at Zabaan. He started his teaching career in Chicago in 2003 and permanently moved to New Delhi as an OCI in 2009 to start Zabaan School for Languages and has taught over 30,000 classes over his career. He has also trained all of Zabaan’s teachers.
