Let’s Learn Sylheti
Sylheti is an independent language with its own grammar, sound system and rich cultural history. Its script, Syloti Nagri, was developed specifically for Sylheti and has been in use since at least the fifteenth century. By comparison, the standardised Bengali script, also called Eastern Nagri, was shaped much later by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in 1855, while the first Bengali grammar was written in 1743 by the Portuguese missionary Manuel da Assumpção. Eastern Nagri is also used for Assamese, but Syloti Nagri was created for Sylheti alone. This page presents resources, videos and guides for learning Sylheti, including spoken lessons, writing tutorials and recommended books for children of Sylheti heritage, bilingual speakers, beginners and visitors interested in Sylheti culture.
Learn Sylheti Reading Writing
Sylheti writing is Syloti Nagri, the script that represents the true sounds of the language. This section is for learning to read and write Sylheti in its original script. Videos cover the essentials of Sylheti reading and writing, with lessons in both Sylheti and English. Most are created by SylhetiLanguage.net, with some carefully selected resources from public platforms such as YouTube when they provide reliable guidance.
Sylheti Alphabet in Sylheti
Sylheti Alphabet in English
Sylheti Alphabet for Children
Sylheti Alphabet by She Learns
Sylheti Numbers
Learn to Speak Sylheti
Speaking Sylheti keeps the language alive. Videos provide guidance for everyday conversation in Sylheti and English, covering essential phrases for daily life and cultural interaction. These are useful for new learners, Sylheti children, bilingual speakers and visitors with no prior background.
Sylheti Basic Words
Days of the week
Colour
Asking Question
General Introductory Questions
Travel and Direction
Accommodation - For Beginners
Money
Spices
Animals
Human Body for Children
Fruits
Shopping and Bargaining
Human Anatomy
Books and Training
Learning Sylheti also needs books and structured training. Guides and publications are available for self-study. For advanced learning or one-to-one tuition, learners can contact Linguists Collective (LC), which provides teaching and support for endangered and minority languages, including Sylheti and its script Syloti Nagri .
Training
Please also check useful sites – https://sylhetilanguage.net/useful-sites/
For more resources, visit our YouTube channel which offers many additional videos on Sylheti language and culture. Our Facebook page, group and photo albums hold a vast collection of reading materials, images and PDF resources, making them excellent companions for learners. You can also explore the Download page on this site, which provides access to our drive where a wide range of learning materials and books are available for download. Together these platforms form one of the richest collections of Sylheti resources onlineLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
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