Learn and Speak Pashto Easily
A practical guide to mastering Pashto language skills
Unlock the beauty of the Pashto language with ease and confidence.
What you'll learn
- Basic conversational skills
- Essential vocabulary for daily use
- Pronunciation tips for clarity
- Cultural insights related to language
- Grammar fundamentals
- Effective listening and speaking techniques
About this book
This book serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to learn Pashto quickly and effectively. With a focus on practical usage, it equips readers with essential vocabulary and conversational skills needed for everyday interactions.
Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge, this guide provides clear explanations and engaging exercises that make the learning process enjoyable. Discover the nuances of Pashto culture and language as you progress through each chapter.
Who this book is for
- Language learners of all levels
- Travelers to Pashto-speaking regions
- Students interested in cultural studies
- Professionals working in multicultural environments
Why read this book
- User-friendly structure for easy navigation
- Real-life examples to enhance understanding
- Engaging exercises to reinforce learning
- Cultural context to enrich language use
About the language
Pashto is an Iranian language of the Indo-European family. About 45 million people speak it as a mother tongue, mostly in Afghanistan and north-western Pakistan.
Where it is spoken
Afghanistan, Pakistan
Writing system
Written in Arabic letters with extra letters of its own, from right to left.
Quick facts
- Pashto is an official language of Afghanistan alongside Dari.
- In Pakistan millions speak it, especially in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Pashto added new letters such as ټ, ډ, ړ and ښ to the Arabic alphabet for sounds Arabic lacks.
- Among its most famous poets are Khushal Khan Khattak and Rahman Baba.
Why learn it
- Work: translation, humanitarian work and media in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Travel: talk with people in Afghanistan and north-western Pakistan.
- Culture: read Pashto poetry and understand the history and traditions of the region.
Words shared with Arabic
- کتاب (kitab) — From Arabic kitab, meaning book.
- قلم (qalam) — From Arabic qalam, meaning pen.
- وخت (wakht) — From Arabic waqt, meaning time.
- دنیا (dunya) — From Arabic dunya, meaning 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.
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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