Learn Urdu
Short Urdu lessons in the browser. You learn words, listen to them, and practise with exercises.
Where this language is spoken
These cities are places where Urdu is official, widely used, or part of daily life for many people. It is not the only language you will hear.
Lucknow
India
Hindi and Urdu are both part of daily life. Urdu has a long literary history here, so neither language stands alone.
Karachi
Pakistan
Urdu is the national language and the city's common language between communities. Sindhi is the provincial language, and many other languages are present too.
Lahore
Pakistan
Urdu and Punjabi are both widely used. Urdu is not the only language of the city.
Islamabad
Pakistan
Urdu is the language of much public life. Government work uses English. Punjabi and Pashto are also present.
Who it is for
For anyone learning Urdu for travel, work, study, or everyday conversation. You start at the level you choose.
In the app
You choose Urdu as the language to study, set a level and a daily time, then take short lessons. Pronunciation uses ur-PK.
A few phrases
| Phrase | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| سلام | Salaam | Hello |
| شکریہ | Shukriya | Thank you |
| صبح بخیر | Subah bakhair | Good morning |
| میرا نام… ہے | Mera naam… hai | My name is… |
