Learn and Speak Azerbaijani Easily
A practical guide to mastering Azerbaijani language skills
Unlock the beauty of the Azerbaijani language with ease.
What you'll learn
- Basic vocabulary and phrases
- Essential grammar rules
- Pronunciation techniques
- Conversational skills
- Cultural insights
- Listening comprehension
About this book
This book is designed for anyone eager to learn Azerbaijani quickly and effectively. It offers a structured approach to mastering the language, making it accessible for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills.
With engaging exercises and practical examples, readers will find themselves immersed in the language and culture, paving the way for meaningful conversations and connections. Whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment, this book is your gateway to speaking Azerbaijani confidently.
Who this book is for
- Language learners
- Travel enthusiasts
- Professionals working in Azerbaijan
- Cultural explorers
- Students of linguistics
Why read this book
- User-friendly layout for easy navigation
- Real-life dialogues for practical learning
- Cultural context to enrich your understanding
- Exercises to reinforce learning
About the language
Azerbaijani is a Turkic language of the Oghuz branch, very close to Turkish. It is the official language of Azerbaijan and is also spoken by a large population in northwestern Iran. About 24 million people speak it as a first language.
Where it is spoken
Azerbaijan, Iran
Writing system
Written in the Latin alphabet in Azerbaijan, from left to right, and in Arabic script in Iran.
Quick facts
- Azerbaijani was written in Arabic script for centuries, then Latin, then Cyrillic, and returned to Latin in 1991.
- Its Latin alphabet has a special letter, ə, which is one of the most frequent letters in the language.
- The 16th-century poet Fuzuli wrote poetry in Azerbaijani, Arabic and Persian.
- Azerbaijani speakers understand Turkish to a large degree, as the two languages are very close.
Why learn it
- Work: deal with the oil, gas and trade sectors in Baku.
- Travel: get around Azerbaijan easily and understand much of Turkish too.
- Culture: read classical Azerbaijani poetry and learn about the history of the Caucasus.
Words shared with Arabic
- kitab — From Arabic kitab, meaning book.
- məktəb — From Arabic maktab, meaning school.
- salam — From Arabic salam, used as a greeting.
- xəbər — From Arabic khabar, meaning news.
- elm — From Arabic ilm, meaning science or knowledge.
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,188 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Test yourself on every sign
The app shows a sign and asks for its meaning or its sound; pick the right answer out of 4.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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