YariLearn Kurdish
Short, practical guides for anyone learning Kurdish, whether you are starting from nothing or grew up hearing it at home and want to read and speak with more confidence.
Kurmanji alphabet
Every letter of the Latin-based Kurmanji alphabet, what it sounds like, and a word you can listen to.
Kurmanji and Sorani
Where each is spoken, how each is written, and what changes in grammar and vocabulary.
Greetings and everyday phrases
Hello, thank you, how are you, goodbye: the first phrases to learn, with notes on using them.
Numbers
Count from one to a thousand and learn the simple pattern for every number in between.
Learning Kurdish with games
Why puzzles and music quizzes work, and a simple weekly routine for learners and heritage speakers.
Hosting a music quiz night
Teams, rules, scoring and variations for family gatherings, Newroz parties and community events.
Kurmanji–English word list
1307 everyday words with English meanings and 1307 pronunciation recordings.
Where to start
If you are new to Kurdish, read the guides in this order: the alphabet, then greetings, then numbers. If you already speak some Kurdish, the Kurmanji and Sorani guide and the games guide are good next steps.
Our guides focus on Kurmanji written in the Latin alphabet, which is also what our word game uses. Spotted something that could be clearer or more accurate? Email [email protected].