Private 1:1 Language Lessons.
Learn at your pace with one teacher focused entirely on you. Zabaan’s private lessons are built around your language, current level, goals, availability, and preferred pace—online worldwide or in person at our New Delhi centre.
Personalized curriculum · Flexible scheduling · Online worldwide · In-person in New Delhi
Why Choose Private Lessons.
Private instruction is the best fit when you want the course to adapt to you—not the other way around. Your teacher can spend more time on what you need, move quickly through what you already know, and adjust the lesson plan as your goals develop.
Built Around Your Goals.
Conversation, literacy, grammar, travel, research, professional communication, heritage learning, or a combination of several priorities.
Adapted to Your Pace.
Spend more time on difficult areas and move faster through material you already control. The course can evolve as your ability grows.
Designed for Your Schedule.
Private lessons provide far more scheduling flexibility than a fixed group course, making them practical for work, study, travel, and changing routines.
How Private Lessons Work.
Starting should be simple. Tell us what you want to learn and why, and we’ll help you choose the right starting point, teacher, and lesson format.
01
Tell Us What You Need.
Share your language, current level, goals, location, availability, and any specific skills you want to develop.
02
Meet the Right Teacher.
We match you with an instructor based on the language, level, schedule, and learning priorities you give us.
03
Build Consistent Progress.
Your teacher adjusts the balance of speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar as you progress.
Built Around Your Goals.
No two private courses need to look the same. Depending on your language and objectives, lessons can emphasize one area or combine several.
Conversation & Fluency.
Build confidence speaking naturally and responding in real time.
Pronunciation & Listening.
Improve clarity, sound patterns, comprehension, and your ear for everyday speech.
Grammar & Vocabulary.
Develop accuracy and range through structures and words that support your actual goals.
Reading & Writing.
Learn or strengthen the script, reading comprehension, spelling, and written expression.
Professional & Academic.
Prepare for work, research, study, interviews, presentations, or field-specific communication.
Travel, Heritage & Culture.
Learn the language you need for daily life, family connections, travel, relocation, or deeper cultural access.
Learn Online or in New Delhi.
Choose the format that fits your life. Private lessons are available online for students around the world and in person at Zabaan’s New Delhi centre.
Online Worldwide.
Study from wherever you are while keeping the same personalized one-to-one format and teacher attention.
In-Person in New Delhi.
Study face-to-face at Zabaan’s centre in South Delhi—ideal for residents, travelers, researchers, professionals, and students spending time in India.
Meet the Right Teacher.
Private lessons depend on the relationship between student and teacher. Zabaan’s coordinators use your language, level, goals, availability, and learning preferences to help identify a suitable instructor. If you already know which teacher you would like to work with, tell us when you enquire.
Student Reviews.
See what students say about learning with Zabaan and working with our teachers.
D F
8 years ago
Can't recommend highly enough. I took three weeks of a four week elementary Hindi intensive, and was in a small group of three students. Classes ran in the mornings Monday to Friday, leaving plenty of time for revision and other activities. Three teachers shared the classes, and each was in their own way very sensitive to the task of teaching foundational Hindi from English, with enough of the kind of hooks/sidenotes/nods to complexity that keep you engaged. The school itself is a fun place, there's a bit of an infectious love of language learning ... and its very very close to a metro station!
Steven Deobald
6 years ago
I have lived in India for 10 years of my life and struggled to learn Hindi that entire time. Thanks to Zabaan's online classes, I finally have an opportunity to learn Hindi properly. I have tried every other method: Teach Yourself Hindi, a personal tutor, learning from friends, Duolingo, Drops, and Rosetta Stone. None of these has even come close to my experience with Zabaan. The Zabaan teachers really know what they are doing. Hindi instruction for foreign language speakers is difficult. It requires teaching (and reteaching) the Devanagari alphabet, pronunciation, minimal pairs, and other basics that my past teachers considered too boring to engage with. It requires an incredible amount of patience, as foreign language students like myself will struggle with pronunciation, listening, and even basic grammar comprehension for many months. It also requires that the teacher is both (a) able to use multiple teaching methods attuned to the different learning styles of multiple students and (b) reach into a deep knowledge of Hindi, Urdu, and Sanskrit to answer peculiar questions about the language that other Indic-language speakers are unlikely to ask. Teachers at Zabaan have proven capable in all these skills. They make their classes interesting and engaging. The online classes mean I can continue my Hindi education with them regardless of which city or country I am currently in. This is the system of Hindi instruction I have been in search of for over a decade and I will happily recommend Zabaan to anyone I meet who wants to learn Hindi.
GSR Murthy
5 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.
Sharanya
1 year ago
I learned to read Urdu in a month! This was truly a transformative experience. The instructor Ali is very patient, answers all of your questions, and shares linguistic and historical context wherever he can. This elevates the language learning experience to include explaining the cultural landscape of South Asia, and by extension (for Hindi speakers), our own heritage. It was a wonderful course - definitely worth my time. I would recommend it to anyone!

Packages & Pricing.
Choose an hour package when you want maximum flexibility. Larger packages receive a greater discount on the base price and can be used over an extended period.
Prefer to begin with a single lesson? You can also book a 1-hour online lesson.
| Package | Discount | Self-funded price excluding GST |
Institutionally-funded price excluding GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hours Delhi / Online | 5% | ₹24,153 | ₹36,229 |
| 30 hours Delhi / Online | 10% | ₹45,763 | ₹68,644 |
| 60 hours Delhi / Online | 15% | ₹86,441 | ₹1,29,661 |
| 120 hours Delhi / Online | 20% | ₹1,62,712 | ₹2,44,068 |
- 18% GST is added to the prices above.
- Hour packages are valid for up to 3 years from the date of purchase.
- Hour packages can be used for multiple languages.
- To purchase online, create a student account through Bookeo and then go to Prepaid Packages.
- For classes with Ali Taqi, email student.coordinator@zabaan.com.
Structured 3-Month Plan.
For students who want regular weekly study over a fixed period, Zabaan also offers a three-month package. This plan is available only for Hindi and Urdu.
The package includes 4.5 hours of private lessons per week for 12 weeks, for a total of 54 hours. Lessons may be scheduled at the centre or online during the package period.
| Package | Hours per week | Average discount | Self-funded price excluding GST |
Institutionally-funded price excluding GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months / 12 weeks 54 hours total |
4.5 hours | 15% | ₹77,797 | ₹1,16,694 |
- 18% GST is added.
- Hours not used in a week are forfeited.
- The three-month package is non-refundable.
- It can be used for one language only.
- It can be transferred mid-way to a family member or friend for the remaining duration.
- Purchase it through the Zabaan booking portal under Memberships.
- For other packages, contact learn@zabaan.com. Payment can be made at the centre by credit/debit card or online by bank transfer.
- For classes with Ali Taqi, email student.coordinator@zabaan.com.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Do I need to know my level?
No. If you are unsure where to begin, book the free 15-minute assessment and we can discuss your current ability and goals.
Can I study online?
Yes. Private lessons are available online worldwide as well as in person at our New Delhi centre.
How long are hour packages valid?
The 15-, 30-, 60-, and 120-hour packages are valid for up to three years from the date of purchase.
Can I study more than one language?
Yes with the hour packages. The three-month package is different: it is available only for Hindi and Urdu and can be used for one language.
Is GST included?
No. The prices listed on this page are before GST; 18% GST is added.
How do I get started?
Book a free assessment, contact Zabaan, or purchase an eligible package through the booking portal. If you already know the language and format you want, you can go straight to the package options above.
Start with a Free Assessment.
Not sure about your level, teacher, package, or lesson format? Start with a free 15-minute assessment. Tell us what you want to achieve, and we’ll help you identify the most useful next step.