Gurmukhi is the script Panjabi is written in, and learning it is one of the most rewarding parts of the journey. Panjabi Go teaches it from the first letter, so you read it properly rather than leaning on shortcuts.
You start from scratch
No prior knowledge is needed. You begin with the very first letters and sounds and build up step by step. Each lesson adds a little, and earlier letters keep coming back so they stick.
Letters, sounds and flashcards
Each letter comes with its sound, so you learn how it looks and how it is said at the same time. Alphabet flashcards help the shapes stick. To type in Gurmukhi, use Panjabi Typing in the app's Tools.
The alphabet is open to everyone, even without a plan.
"I only want to speak"
You can lean into speaking and listening if that is your goal - but learning even a little Gurmukhi makes everything else click faster, so the app introduces it gently as you go. Pronunciation in particular improves a lot once you can read the script. For why this matters, see Why we teach Gurmukhi, not romanised Panjabi.
Where it can take you
A strong foundation in Gurmukhi lets you read real signs, messages, and books in their original script - and opens the door to reading Panjabi texts, including Gurbani, as they were written. Panjabi Go focuses on giving you that reading foundation.
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