Learning languages of Pakistan

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AsSalaamo Alaikum,

Are there any places that teach local languages? I would love to learn Sindhi, Balochi, and Pashtu. Not just the “learn and brag” kind. I want to be able to go to a Sindhi, Balochi, Pakhtoon and carry a conversation after having learned the language.

What is the possibility of achieving this?

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When there is a will there is a way. Otherwise, at least they teach Sindhi acroos the province in schools, but the results are not satisfactory. Its not been properly promoted and its learned out of compulsion than conviction.

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Pakistanis only need to learn… language of humanity… :bummer:

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Learn a word in a day… :hmmm:

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ziada falsafa jhaRne ki zaroorat nahin. As if everyone follows humanity except Pakistanis.

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:lifey:

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Pashto isn't difficult to learn. I have a (Punjabi) friend who began learning about two and a half years ago and she speaks it reasonably well now (conversational). She's still learning but can hold a conversation and understands quite a bit.

I must say though, it is one of those languages that one must practice in order get the hang of it, so it would be quite helpful if you have someone to speak to on a regular basis. Another thing to note is that there are two dialects and and certain words sound quite different in the two.

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I know some words in Pashtu, a Pashtun friend of mine taught me how to cuss in Pashto(kharbachya,espebachay etc)