After the resounding success of Adab Se Abad Tak - the inaugural Urdu course presented by Kolkata Centre for Creativity, we are delving deeper into the Khoobsoorti (beauty) of the language. The intermediate course will focus light on the life and works of four eminent poets. Zahid Hussain, a seasoned thespian, voice artist, and one of the pioneering Dastangos from Kolkata will take you through unknown avenues of the language. 

Classes will be held online on Zoom, 8 September to 3 November, every Sunday from 11am to 12pm.  

We will celebrate Urdu as not just a language, but as an art form through this course. From the melodious verses of ghazals to the profound depth of nazms, participants will explore the nuances and beauty of Urdu literature. 

By the end of the 8-week course, you can expect to have learned the following: 

 Better talaffuz (pronunciation) 

 Understanding of famous ghazals 

 Familiarity with rhythm and meter 

 Most quoted couplets 

 Simple everyday conversations 

 Vocabulary and common phrases 

 Sentence structure and formation 

Specialty of Writing style of famous Shayers 

You will cover: 

 Nazms and Ghazals with pronunciation 

 Izaafat (compound words) 

 Word games 

 Simple translations 

 Most common mistakes 

 Forming simple and complex sentences 

 Listening practice including essays, letters, and stories 

 Develop speaking skills 

Trainer Profile 

Meet Zahid Hossain, a seasoned thespian, voice artist, and one of the pioneering Dastangos from Kolkata. With a rich background in theatre and extensive experience in conducting workshops, Zahid brings passion and expertise to the realm of Urdu language. His diverse portfolio includes screen and stage productions, alongside regular engagements in theatre workshops across the country. Zahid also specializes in pronunciation workshops in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and actively contributes to various theatre groups in Kolkata. 

Recommended for 

This workshop is suitable for individuals of all age groups eager to refine their Urdu conversational skills.