Language
Everyday words and the building blocks of Sorani grammar.
Vocabulary, pronouns, verbs, tense and question words.
Welcome to Kurdish Central
Your hub for learning Sorani (Central) Kurdish language and culture, for people living or working in Kurdistan and anyone who wants to talk with Kurdish friends and family.
Your hub for learning Sorani (Central) Kurdish language and culture.
Getting started
Sorani Kurdish is a deep and rich language worthy of study. Languages are spoken by people, so start with your ears and let the words come to you.
Sorani Kurdish is a deep and rich language worthy of study. Start with your ears and let the words come to you.
Listen as much as possible to Sorani to hear how the language sounds before you attempt speaking.
Find audio recordings →Listening to, and practicing with, a native speaker is the best way for you to sound the most natural.
Find a Sorani class →Teach yourself to read and write the Sorani alphabet, then build up your vocabulary and grammar.
Start with Basic Vocabulary →What you can learn
Everyday words and the building blocks of Sorani grammar.
Vocabulary, pronouns, verbs, tense and question words.
Read, write and type the Arabic-based Kurdish alphabet.
Read, write and type the Kurdish alphabet.
Food, dress, dance and the joy of a Kurdish picnic.
Cuisine, clothing, dancing and picnicking.
Books, apps and classes to guide your learning journey.
Books, apps, classes and articles.
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About us
Sorani is the variety of Kurdish spoken in parts of Iraqi Kurdistan and some Kurdish areas of Iran. It is also known as “Central Kurdish”. Kurdish Central gathers books, apps, resources and reviews to guide your Kurdish learning journey.
Sorani is the variety of Kurdish spoken in parts of Iraqi Kurdistan and some Kurdish areas of Iran. It is also known as “Central Kurdish”. Kurdish Central is run by SIL Global.
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