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Complete Punjabi Course: Learn Punjabi for Beginners
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Complete Punjabi Course: Learn Punjabi for Beginners

Learn Punjabi FAST with this non-stop Punjabi speaking course for BEGINNERS: learning will be easy and fun!
Last updated 10/2025
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What you'll learn

  • The Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi scripts
  • Punjabi alphabet and sounds
  • Greetings and introductions
  • Talking about family, age, food, and daily life
  • Cultural tips and essential idioms
  • Vocabulary for clothes, nature, household items, and more
  • Sentence structure and basic grammar
  • How to ask questions and hold basic conversations

Course content

1 section41 lectures4h 22m total length
  • Introduction to Punjabi Language4:48
  • Punjabi Scripts3:52

    Explore Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi, the two Punjabi scripts used in India and Pakistan, differing in direction and style, yet representing the same spoken Punjabi.

  • Alphabets13:44

    Learn Punjabi alphabets called Akhar in the Gurmukhi script and how Punjabi is phonetic, with 35 letters, swar vowels and vajan consonants such as ka, including fa and za.

  • Punjabi Sounds & Pronunciation Basics6:13
  • Cultural Tips in Punjabi Language6:35

    Explore Punjabi cultural tips for respectful communication, including greetings like Sat, Sari, Akaal, formal addressing with Tusi, politeness phrases, hospitality, body language, and Lohri and Basakhi greetings.

  • Greetings6:32
  • Nasalization3:26

    Discover how nasalization in Punjabi adds a nasal tone to vowels or consonants, and can change meaning. It covers notation, pronunciation tips, and practice with maa, kaan, and goonj.

  • Special Letters & Words3:50
  • Basic Questions10:15

    Learn to form basic Punjabi questions using question words, yes-no structures, and polite phrases, then practice everyday conversations to introduce yourself, ask for help, and seek directions.

  • Introducing Yourself7:24

    Learn to introduce yourself in Punjabi, including greetings, your name, origin, age, profession or studies, and hobbies; use polite forms for confident conversations.

  • Talking About Family6:24

    Learn to talk about your family in Punjabi, with words for father, mother, siblings, and grandparents. Use mera parivaar and puttar or dhi to introduce your family confidently.

  • Talking About Friends5:30
  • Asking & Giving Age7:12
  • Patient & Doctor Communication7:07
  • Polite Expressions5:40
  • Adjectives11:25

    Explore Punjabi adjectives (visheshan) and learn their types—quality, quantity, number, demonstrative, possessive, interrogative, distributive—and how they agree with gender and number.

  • Numbers9:07

    Learn Punjabi numbers and ginti from one to thirty, with pronunciation and practical usage for ages, money, time, dates, and counting daily objects.

  • Formal vs Informal Speech7:43
  • Days of the Week6:49
  • Months of the Year4:58
  • Colors6:49
  • Fruits5:39
  • Vegetables5:29
  • Animals6:18

    Explore Punjabi animal vocabulary across domestic and wild animals, learn baby animal terms, practice singular and plural forms, adjectives, and farm and pet dialogues for everyday use.

  • Birds6:41
  • Household Items6:33
  • Utensils6:53
  • Clothing7:30
  • Body Parts5:20
  • Nature6:03
  • Punjabi Sentence Structure5:51
  • Traditional Clothing4:36
  • Idioms3:41
  • Describing Favourite Personality3:13
  • Pronouns4:14
  • Food & Meals8:01

    Learn Punjabi food and meals vocabulary, including bhojan and khana, nashta, dudh, paratha, dupahar da khana, raat da khana, daal, roti, sabzi, chaawal, samosa, lassi, chai, and basic dining phrases.

  • Weather & Seasons7:32

    Learn Punjabi weather vocabulary and seasons, including mausam, sun, rain, clouds, wind, temperature, and the four seasons, with practical phrases for asking and describing the weather.

  • Talking About Daily Routines5:55
  • Asking for Help & Directions7:22
  • Final Review & Practice Conversation9:43
  • Last Words0:31

Requirements

  • No previous knowledge of Punjabi is required. You can start from scratch!
  • A desire to learn Punjabi
  • A positive attitude!

Description

Have you always wanted to learn Punjabi but didn’t know where to start? This course is your complete introduction to the Punjabi language and culture, perfect for beginners, travelers, heritage speakers, or anyone curious about this rich and beautiful language.

You’ll begin by exploring the foundations of Punjabi: its two main writing systems (Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi), pronunciation rules, and basic sentence structure. From there, you'll build essential vocabulary across over 10 different themes - from greetings and family, to colors, food, clothes, and nature. You’ll also master basic grammar, learn how to ask questions, describe daily routines, and practice real-world conversations.

Beyond language, you’ll discover cultural insights, traditional clothing, common idioms, and even differences between formal and informal speech. This blend of language and culture makes your learning experience both meaningful and memorable.

Whether you're learning for travel, family, or fun, by the end of this course you’ll be able to understand and speak basic Punjabi with confidence.


After taking this course, you will be able to:


  • Read and pronounce Punjabi letters and words

  • Use correct greetings and polite expressions

  • Introduce yourself and talk about daily life

  • Understand key grammar structures and form simple sentences

  • Speak with confidence in basic conversations

  • Appreciate Punjabi culture through language

Who this course is for:

  • Absolute beginners who want to learn Punjabi from scratch
  • Heritage learners reconnecting with family or culture
  • Travelers, students, or business professionals preparing for interaction in Punjabi-speaking communities
  • Language lovers exploring a new and vibrant language