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Jarred Warren
9 months ago
I have had a great experience learning at Zabaan. I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn language. Riya has been flexible and encouraging toward my language learning goals.
James Toogood
2 years ago
The best school in the world for learning Hindi, without a doubt. I have been learning over the past 1.5 months and can say that my progression has been exponential thanks to the amazing teachers at this school, who are highly professional and make the learning experience seamless. From knowing almost no Hindi at the start 1.5 months ago, I can confidently hold conversation, read news articles, and write Devanagari. Special shoutouts to Tamánna, Jeevika, Anita, Riya, Rachayta and Ali who have all made my experience so special and enriching, I am super grateful to them. Keziah is also great at coordinating everything behind the scenes and changing lessons when needed. Cannot recommend this place enough.
Bridgette E
8 years ago
My teacher is excellent!
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.
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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.
Jeff
Jeffrey loves languages and people. He speaks Spanish because he is of Puerto Rican descent and studied Arabic in university.
He has a Masters degree in linguistics studies and education. He has experience in teaching English, Spanish, Chinese, Chinese Sign Language, American Sign Language and Thai. Having lived in many countries has helped him achieve these endeavors.
He has a passion for learning languages and teaching them as well. He has studied many languages with Zabaan such as Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Punjabi, Pashto and Dari just to name a few.
Jeffrey’s experience in learning languages and living in many countries helps him to be an understanding and compassionate teacher. He knows how challenging it is to dedicate time in learning a language. He knows that learning a language you will learn the culture and enjoy the food, dance and the literature of the people. He will help you to see that if you love the language and the people who speak it. It will no doubt motivate you not to give up!
You will not only learn the language you will live it.
Mohammed
Hi! I’m Dr Mohammed Dawood a PhD in Persian from Jawaharlal Nehru University, where I developed a strong foundation in Indo-Persian languages and literature. My academic journey includes a B.A., M.A., M.Phil, and PhD, all from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, where I honed my expertise in Persian language and literature. Over the years, I have cultivated a robust skill set for studying classical texts and have become proficient in reading Nas’ta’liq and various Persian manuscripts.
My teaching approach is clear and effective. I begin by understanding my students’ goals and the time they can commit to learning Persian. This allows me to tailor courses specifically to their needs. Once students grasp the basics and recognize letters, I assess their reading and writing skills while diligently addressing any errors from day one.
With experience as a teacher at Mumbai University in the Persian Department and at the American Institute for Indian Studies (AIIS) in Lucknow, I am well-equipped to guide students on their journey to mastering the Persian language.
Harsimran
Harsimran is a native Punjabi speaker whose relationship with the language became intentional later in life. After growing up largely in Hindi and English, she taught herself Gurmukhi in Class 12 and began engaging deeply with Punjabi as a language of thought, expression, and culture.
At Zabaan, she teaches Punjabi at the C2 / Advanced level, working with students on reading, listening, idioms, proverbs, and stylistic nuances. Her teaching is grounded in Punjabi literature, poetry, and oral traditions, and places strong emphasis on confident, natural use of the language. She also teaches Urdu’s script Nastaliq, and French to school students up to Grade 12 as well as to adult learners at the B1 level.
