Study the languages
of Afghanistan
Helping the Afghan diaspora preserve and learn their native languages.
- پښتوPashto
- دریDari
- ازبکیUzbek
- ترکمنیTurkmen
- پشهييPashayi
Reconnect with Central Asia
Five languages from two families, whether you’re reconnecting with your roots or learning for the first time.
Afghan Diasporas
Decades of conflict have scattered millions of Afghans abroad, and many grow up without their family’s language. SpeakAfghan helps them reconnect and pass it on.
- Iran
- ~5–6 million
- Pakistan
- ~2–3 million
- Germany
- ~476 thousand
- USA
- ~300 thousand
- UAE
- ~300 thousand
How SpeakAfghan works
Native speakers build the dictionary, volunteers verify it, and the verified words become courses.
Crowdsourced words
Speakers around the world add words, phrases and meanings in their own dialect.
Dialect-specific variations
Every word records how it changes from region to region.
Verification by volunteers
Native speakers and linguists check each submission for accuracy.
Dynamic language courses
Verified words become lessons and quizzes that adapt to your level.
Our aim
Free, built by the community, and made for learners wherever they live.
Always free, for everyone
Every resource, free and unlimited.
Community voting and feedback
Vote on accuracy and add cultural context.
Cultural and etymological insights
Learn the story behind each word.
Global community
Connect with Afghan learners and speakers worldwide.
Personalised learning paths
Lessons shaped to your level and dialect.
Mobile learning on the go
Learn anywhere with the mobile app.
Want to contribute?
Contributions open when the platform launches. Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll be in touch.
Add words
Share words and phrases from your dialect.
Record pronunciations
Help learners hear how each word is spoken.
Review submissions
Check new entries for accuracy as a native speaker.
Questions? Email anwar@speakafghan.com. We’ll only email you about contributing.