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Olivia Walker
8 years ago
The whole Zabaan team was informative, patient, easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Pia Heikkila
7 years ago
Zabaan is a professionally run school for language lovers. Having studied both Hindi and Urdu at Zabaan for over two years, I have nothing but praise for the hard work all the staff puts in to make learning interesting, inspiring and efficient. Teachers are well trained, friendly and understand the difficulties students face with a new language and/or script. Extra points for the online booking system. Shabash Zabaan!
Chaitanya Dandekar
3 years ago
Coming from the United States of America, I studied with Zabaan for 7 weeks in India, learning Hindi. It was one of the greatest experiences I've had, and I learned so many new things. The instructors are very kind and patient with all experience levels.I'd like to give a special shout-out to my instructors, Tamanna, Shanti, Anita Ma'am, and Vartika Ma'am. They were the best teachers I could have asked for (very welcoming, helpful, taught with engaging activities that made language learning fun by using real-world scenarios, and funny!) and we all developed an amazing relationship over those 7 weeks. I still keep in touch with them all, practicing my Hindi skills with them despite being across the world. Today, along with Marathi, I speak Hindi at home with my family, with another instructor in the US, and every chance I get over the phone/text.I highly recommend learning with Zabaan!
Lucas Pietrapiana
1 year ago
My experience with Zabaan was great all around! I had already taken some online Hindi classes, but doing them in person in Delhi was even better. Even though it was only six weeks, I feel like I was able to improve considerably - which is thanks to my two amazing teachers, Anita and Tamanna. With lots of skill, patience and fun, they taught me the beautiful Hindi language.The school itself is located in a nice and leafy neighborhood of South Delhi, easily reachable by metro or other means of transport.I fully recommend Zabaan for anybody wishing to improve their language skills, and I hope to be back in Delhi soon for more classes!
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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.
Riya
Riya holds a degree in English Literature and Education, and has been associated with Zabaan since 2019. With a keen focus on tailoring her teaching approach to each student’s unique needs, she adapts her methods to ensure effective learning. Riya has completed a TESOL certificate and is currently expanding her language skills by learning French, finding joy in discovering the fascinating similarities between different languages. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, writing, and traveling, and is passionate about exploring diverse cultures and cuisines. Her classes are a dynamic blend of engaging grammar lessons, insightful discussions, and a great deal of fun and enjoyment.
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.
Ali Taqi
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.
