For teens and adults

Speak the Urdu you grew up hearing.

You understand your parents. You follow the dramas. But when it's your turn to speak, the English comes out. Bulbul's grown-up track is built for exactly that gap.

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Start where you are

Tell Bulbul what you already understand and take an optional short placement. Heritage speakers don't get marched through “apple, cat, boy”.

Listen, then speak

Real sentences first, audio-only comprehension, then your turn to answer. Bulbul listens; you tap once to talk.

For your real life

Greeting relatives, answering Nani's questions, talking about food and feelings, getting around on a trip to Pakistan.

The grown-up track

Eight worlds, from salaam to the airport.

  1. 1
    My First UrduFreeGreetings, yes and no, thank you, your name
  2. 2
    My FamilyAmmi, Abu, Nani, Dadi and everyone
  3. 3
    FoodWater, mango, roti, hungry, I like…
  4. 4
    Around the HouseRooms, come here, sit down, where is…?
  5. 5
    FeelingsHappy, sad, tired, angry, scared
  6. 6
    Going OutCar, shop, school, park
  7. 7
    Family GatheringsGreeting relatives, answering questions
  8. 8
    Visiting PakistanAirport, shopping, directions
Bulbul on iPad: Make room for a little more connection. Hear it, try it, use it together.

Also learning with your children?

Bulbul holds up to six learner profiles on one device, so you can keep your own progress alongside your children's, and be the one who says “Shabash!” at dinner.

Partners joining an Urdu-speaking family are welcome too: My Family and Family Gatherings cover exactly the conversations you'll be part of.

Coming soon to iPhone and iPad

Bring Urdu back into your home.

Five minutes with Bulbul, then say it to Nani. Join the early-access list and we'll tell you the day Bulbul is ready.

Who's learning? (optional)

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