Sorani Kurdish for Foreigners | The American University of Iraq Sulaimani

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Sorani Kurdish for Foreigners

PDI offers Sorani Kurdish language courses for foreigners who wish to improve and expand their knowledge of Kurdish language during their time in the region. This training is offered at three different levels according to the student level and learning objectives. From absolute beginners to serious intermediate learners, the program levels range from 1 to 3. The objective of the courses is to introduce students to conversational Kurdish as well as to focus on an increased emphasis on reading, writing, and comprehension for the more advanced levels.


Kurdish (Sorani) Level 1:

Targeted at absolute beginners, the objective of this course is to introduce students to conversational Kurdish and enable them to begin communicating in Sorani. The intention of the course is to give absolute beginners the confidence to successfully interact with the Kurdish community in everyday situations.

Prerequisite to enter Kurdish Level 1: None


Kurdish (Sorani) Level 2:

Targeted at beginners with Level 1 exposure to the Kurdish language and those who want to go beyond conversational Kurdish. The objective of level 2 is to build on the conversation skills gained in Level 1 and also introduce learners to basic reading and writing in Sorani Kurdish.

Prerequisite to enter Kurdish Level 2: Completion of Kurdish Level 1 or previous exposure to Sorani Kurdish at a basic level. 


Kurdish (Sorani) Level 3:

Targeted at intermediate learners who have taken Kurdish Level 1 and 2. The objective of this course is to build on the conversation skills gained in previous courses with an increased emphasis on reading, writing, and comprehension. Level 3 is aimed at serious learners of the Kurdish language. The course will give students the tools to continue to study and use the language independently.

Prerequisite to enter Level 3: Completion of Kurdish Level 2 or previous exposure to Sorani Kurdish at an intermediate level.


Contact Us

For more information about our Kurdish (Sorani) language courses, fee, schedule….etc or about registration: 

Email: pdi [at] auis.edu.krd

Call: +964(0)771-014-0882/ +964(0)771-266-6669