This book has been produced in response to the critical need for English speakers who are fluent in Urdu. However, demand far exceeds supply. Spoken by over 160 million people worldwide, Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and a major factor in the 24 official languages of India. This course book is designed for both classroom and self-study and provides an ideal introduction to this increasingly prominent language. The two 80-minute audio CDs feature dialogue and vocabulary sections presented by native speakers and are an invaluable aid to learning the language as it is spoken.