Zaban — Learn English

Learn English, in your own language.

English lessons for Dari and Pashto speakers in the US — photos, real pronunciation, and sentences you can use every day.

  • Photo flashcards. See a photo, try to say it in English, flip the card to see the word and hear it spoken twice.
  • Picture-match game. One big photo, five words — tap or drag the right word onto the photo to earn points, bonus stars and badges.
  • One pattern, many sentences. Learn “I want a…” once, then say it with any word you know.
  • Start with a real conversation. Before your first lesson, your conversation partner — Emma or James, you choose — talks with you the way a university English professor interviews: a real back-and-forth conversation, not just questions, that adapts to every answer — one-word replies step it down, strong answers push it up through a bank of 100 questions, all the way to advanced discussion — and places you at your exact starting level, 1 to 10. After that, your partner stays in the app: talk any time, about anything, and they re-check your level every 7 days.
3 days
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Start today with a 3-day free trial. After that, $7.99/month keeps your lessons open. No payment needed to start the trial.

The language we will use to guide you as you learn English. زبانی که با آن شما را راهنمایی می‌کنیم · هغه ژبه چې موږ به مو لارښوونه کوو

3 days free, then $7.99/month. Cancel anytime.

First-look preview: walk through it and try every screen — real accounts and billing switch on in the full app.

Just want to look around? See every screen →

You don't need to sign up to review the app. Jump straight to any screen — the welcome guide, the conversation partner, the lessons, your level, friends, settings — and browse all 585 words, including the 309 words with photos.

by Fulcrum Dynamics

Zaban — Learn English

Welcome!

What is your native language? From here on, the app speaks your language.

زبان مادری‌تان چیست؟ · ستاسو مورنۍ ژبه څه ده؟

You can switch languages later, any time.

Zaban — Learn English

by Fulcrum Dynamics

Zaban — Learn English

by Fulcrum Dynamics

Zaban

خوش آمدید, Friend

Lesson 1 · Food, home & everyday things

Level 1.6 0 Stars Day 1 Free trial · Day 1 of 3
1.6 / 10

Your level · Beginner

سطح شما — هر روز ببینید چقدر پیش رفته‌اید

عکس را ببینید. آیا می‌دانید این چیست؟ نام آن را به انگلیسی بگویید، بعد روی کارت بزنید تا جواب را ببینید و بشنوید.

Look at the photo. Do you know what this is? Say its name in English, then tap the card to see and hear the answer — spoken twice.

Photo — can you name it in English?

آیا می‌دانید این چیست؟

Do you know what this is?

نام آن را به انگلیسی بگویید

برای دیدن جواب بزنید

apple

say: AP-ul

سیب

1 / 10

عکس بزرگ را ببینید و کلمهٔ درست را پیدا کنید. روی کلمه بزنید، یا آن را بکشید و روی عکس بیندازید. ستاره جایزه می‌دهد!

Look at the big photo and find the right word. Tap it — or drag it onto the photo. Tap the gold star for bonus points!

امتیاز: 0 Round: +0 Photo 1 of 10
Next badge at 50 points
Food
Big photo — which English word is this?

کدام کلمه درست است؟

آفرین! این دور تمام شد.

10 / 10

جمله همیشه یکسان است — فقط کلمهٔ آخر تغییر می‌کند. یک کلمه انتخاب کنید و جمله را بشنوید.

The sentence never changes — only the last word does. Pick a word and hear the whole sentence. Then, below, build the sentence yourself with the word tiles — hear it, say it back, and type it.

Photo for the sentence

من یک سیب می‌خواهم

I want an apple.

I want + a / an + word

یک کلمه انتخاب کنید: Pick a word:

Now build it yourself · حالا خودتان بسازید

You learned “I want…”. Now we tell you what to want — in your language — and you build the English sentence.

Step 1 · Build the sentence

من یک موتر می‌خواهم

I want a car.

Tap a word — or drag it here — in the right order.

هر وقت بخواهید، دربارهٔ هر موضوعی با هم‌صحبت‌تان صحبت کنید — خانواده، کار، غذا، صحت، خرید، روزتان… او همیشه اینجاست.

Your conversation partner lives here — talk about anything, any time: family, work, food, health, shopping, your day, your dreams. Speak or type in English; your partner answers, asks back, and gently fixes mistakes. This is free conversation — not a test.

Portrait of your conversation partner

Emma

Your conversation partner

Use your voice to communicate with Emmaبا صدای‌تان با هم‌صحبت‌تان صحبت کنید

Talk with:
Next conversation test: in 7 days

Start a topic:

Your level grows from two things together: your daily quizzes and lessons, and your weekly conversation test with your partner.

سطح شما از ۱ تا ۱۰ است. ۱ آغاز است و ۱۰ روان. قدم‌های کوچک را ببینید: ۱٫۱، ۱٫۲، ۱٫۳… هر روز سطح‌تان را ببینید.

Your level goes from 1 to 10. Level 1 is the very basics, 10 is fluent. You move in small steps — 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2… — so you can always see exactly where you are and what is next.

دوباره با هم‌صحبت‌تان گفتگو کنید

Your American conversation partner talks with you again and re-checks your speaking level — the same friendly chat as at the very beginning.

Next conversation test: in 7 days

1.6 out of 10 Level

Level 1 · Starter

سطح ۱ — آغاز

You are 0.4 away from Level 2.0. Keep going — a few more words and sentences will get you there.

Each level has 10 small steps (.0 to .9). Finish one step at a time — that is how 1 becomes 2, and 2 becomes 10.

Your level comes from two measures, combined

Neither one alone decides your level. Zaban adds them together — that is the number you see everywhere.

Quizzes & daily lessons · آزمون‌ها و درس‌های روزانه —
Weekly conversation test · گفتگو (آزمون هفتگی گفتار) —
Combined — your level 1.6 / 10

A strong week can move you from 1.1 to 1.5. A slower week moves you only to 1.2 or 1.3. Small steps, honestly earned — from your quiz grades and your conversation grade together.

How we measure your level

Your level is not a guess. The app watches five things as you learn, and your 1–10 level is the average of all five. Each line runs from red (just starting) through yellow (growing) to green (strong) — the arrow shows exactly where you are today. Your scores come from everything together: your conversations with your partner, your quizzes, the words you learn, the sentences you build, and your reading and writing.

Grammar گرامر و ساختن جمله

5%
Just startingGrowingStrong

Level 1.5 on its own · How well you use patterns like “I want a…” and put words in the right order — in the sentence builder and in your conversations.

Vocabulary لغت‌هایی که می‌دانید

10%
Just startingGrowingStrong

Level 1.9 on its own · Words you have learned and matched correctly in flashcards and the quiz.

Speaking — sentences with your voice با صدای خود جمله بسازید

7%
Just startingGrowingStrong

Level 1.6 on its own · Sentences you say out loud with “You say it” — the app listens and checks your words.

Reading خواندن به انگلیسی

7%
Just startingGrowingStrong

Level 1.6 on its own · English words and sentences you read on flashcards, in the sentence builder, and in your partner's messages.

Writing نوشتن به انگلیسی

4%
Just startingGrowingStrong

Level 1.4 on its own · Words and short sentences you type correctly — try the writing practice below.

How your number moves

Do a little every day and watch the number climb. Nothing is hidden — this is exactly what counts:

  • Flashcards → Vocabulary goes up when you learn and practise a new word.
  • Quiz ✓ → Vocabulary + Grammar go up when you match words right, first try.
  • Say it → Speaking goes up when the app hears you form a sentence with your voice.
  • Read it → Reading goes up when you read the English words on your cards and in the sentences you build.
  • Write it → Writing goes up when you type the English word correctly below.
  • Talk → Every skill is also judged from your conversations with your partner — understanding, grammar, vocabulary and fluency all count.

The road from 1 to 10

Every student starts at Level 1. There is no skipping — small steps, every day, all the way to fluent.

    Writing practice — lift your Writing score

    Look at the photo, read your language, then type the English word. Getting it right moves your Writing gauge — and your overall level.

    Photo for writing practice

    سیب

    Type this word in English:

    Writing: 0 correct

    دوستان‌تان را پیدا کنید، سطح آن‌ها را ببینید و از آن‌ها پیشی بگیرید! با هم یاد بگیرید و به هم پیام بفرستید.

    Find people you know on Zaban, see each other's levels, and push each other forward. When a friend passes you, you'll want to learn more today — that's the idea.

    Find your friends — two ways

    Start with your phone contacts — it works for everyone, no Facebook account needed. Facebook is there too, if you prefer it.

    RECOMMENDED · BEST FOR EVERYONE

    Phone contacts

    We match the phone numbers in your contacts with Zaban accounts — only people already on Zaban appear. No one is contacted without you choosing them.

    How it works in the full app:
    1. You allow contacts on your phone — one tap.
    2. We match numbers privately and show who is on Zaban.
    3. You tap Add — they appear in your friends list below.

    Found in this preview — example contacts:

    Facebook

    Connect Facebook to find Facebook friends who are also learning on Zaban. Good if your friends joined with Facebook.

    How it works in the full app:
    1. You log in to Facebook and approve — one tap.
    2. We show only Facebook friends who are on Zaban.
    3. You tap Add — they appear in your friends list below.

    Found in this preview — example contacts:

    Y

    You · Friend

    See where you stand among your friends below.

    1.6

    YOUR LEVEL / 10

    Your friends & their levels

    Example friends for this preview — in the full app this is your real list. Friends see your level too, so keep climbing. The friend just ahead of you is your next target.

      Talk to your friends about learning

      Send encouragement, celebrate a new level, or agree to practise together today. Preview conversation — messaging turns on in the full app.

      Mariam S. · Level 4.2I reached 4.2 today! Your turn — can you pass me this week?

      عکس، ایمیل، رمز عبور و زبان راهنمای‌تان را تغییر دهید. نام‌تان قفل است و تغییر نمی‌کند.

      Your profile, your way. You can change your picture, email, password and guide language here — your name stays exactly as you signed up with.

      F

      Friend

      Level 1.6 / 10 · you@example.com

      Pick a photo from your phone or computer — you see it here straight away. Friends will see it next to your level.

      Your name — locked

      Your first and last name were set when you created your account and can't be changed in Settings. This keeps every account tied to one real person.

      Locked — can't be changed
      Locked — can't be changed

      Change your email

      Use an email you check often — we send your trial reminder and receipts there.

      Change your password

      At least 6 characters. Type your current password first, so only you can change it.

      Guide language

      The language Zaban uses to guide you. Changing it switches the whole app straight away — same as the دری / پښتو button at the top.

      In this first-look preview, changes show here in the app for this visit; in the full app they save to your account.

      سه روز اول رایگان است. بعد از آن، برای ادامهٔ درس‌ها ماهانه ۷٫۹۹ دالر بپردازید.

      Your first 3 days are free. After that, $7.99/month keeps every lesson open.

      How the trial works

      • Day 1

        Today — everything openAll flashcards, quizzes and sentences are unlocked.

      • Day 2

        Keep learningNew word sets open. Your progress is saved to your account.

      • Day 3

        Last free dayWe remind you before the trial ends — no surprise charges.

      • Day 4

        Trial overLessons lock until you subscribe. Your account and progress stay saved.

      After your trial

      $7.99 / month

      Less than a cup of coffee — for English you use every day.

      • Every lesson unlocked — vocabulary, quizzes, sentences
      • New words and lessons added every week
      • Learn on your phone or computer, one account
      • Cancel anytime — keep learning until the month ends

      Starts only after your 3 free days end.

      Zaban — Learn English

      Every word in Zaban

      The complete vocabulary built so far — every word in English, Dari and Pashto. Fruits, vegetables and places each have their own real photo; the home and jobs words are listed by topic and get their photos and lessons as the course grows.

      No word matches that search — try another spelling.

      by Fulcrum Dynamics

      A first look at the app — sign up, pick Dari or Pashto, and try the first lesson.
      Zaban — Learn English