Learn and Speak Bengali Easily
A straightforward guide to mastering Bengali conversation
Unlock the beauty of Bengali language with ease and confidence.
What you'll learn
- Basic Bengali vocabulary
- Essential grammar rules
- Common phrases for conversation
- Pronunciation tips
- Cultural insights
- Listening and speaking practice
About this book
This book is designed for anyone eager to learn Bengali without the complexities often associated with language acquisition. It offers a practical approach, focusing on conversational skills that enable you to communicate effectively in everyday situations.
With clear explanations and engaging exercises, this guide provides a solid foundation in Bengali grammar and vocabulary. Whether you're planning to travel, connect with friends, or explore the rich culture of Bengal, this book will equip you with the tools you need to speak Bengali fluently and confidently.
Who this book is for
- Language learners of all levels
- Travel enthusiasts
- Cultural explorers
- Students studying Bengali
- Professionals working in Bengali-speaking regions
Why read this book
- User-friendly format for quick learning
- Focus on practical conversation skills
- Rich cultural context to enhance understanding
- Engaging exercises for real-world application
About the language
Bengali is an Indo-Aryan language of the Indo-European family. It is the official language of Bangladesh and an official language of West Bengal in India. About 285 million people speak it, making it one of the most spoken languages in the world.
Where it is spoken
Bangladesh, India
Writing system
Written left to right in its own Bengali script.
Quick facts
- International Mother Language Day on 21 February honors the Bengali Language Movement of 1952.
- Rabindranath Tagore wrote in Bengali and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
- The national anthems of both Bangladesh and India were written by Tagore.
- In Bengali script, letters hang from a horizontal line along the top of each word.
Why learn it
- Communicate with Bangladeshi workers in the Gulf and the Arab world
- Work and travel in Bangladesh and eastern India
- Read Tagore and other Bengali literature in the original
Words shared with Arabic
- kolom — from Arabic qalam, pen
- khobor — from Arabic khabar, news
- hisab — from Arabic hisab, account or calculation
- duniya — from Arabic dunya, world
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.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
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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