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Speak Urdu But Can't Read It? Learn the Script

Already speak Urdu but can't read it? You've done the hard part. Here's how heritage speakers learn the Nastaliq script and start reading in weeks.

Duolingo doesn't offer an Urdu course and has no plans to add one. Here are the best free alternatives for learning to read Urdu script in 2026.

Practice the Urdu alphabet with free interactive flashcards, audio pronunciation, and spaced repetition.