Learn Bengali
Short Bengali lessons in the browser. You learn words, listen to them, and practise with exercises.
Where this language is spoken
These cities are places where Bengali is official, widely used, or part of daily life for many people. It is not the only language you will hear.
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Bengali is the official language and the language of everyday life.
Kolkata
India
Bengali is the main language of the city. Hindi and English are also heard. This is a Bengali city, not a Hindi-only city.
Chittagong
Bangladesh
Bengali is official. The port city has its own dialect.
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Bengali is the language of public life. Sylheti is widely spoken as well.
Who it is for
For anyone learning Bengali for travel, work, study, or everyday conversation. You start at the level you choose.
In the app
You choose Bengali as the language to study, set a level and a daily time, then take short lessons. Pronunciation uses bn-IN.
A few phrases
| Phrase | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| নমস্কার | Nomoskar | Hello |
| ধন্যবাদ | Dhonnobad | Thank you |
| সুপ্রভাত | Suprobhat | Good morning |
| আমার নাম… | Amar naam… | My name is… |