First greetingsسلامSalamHello
A little conversation starts here.
Learn a phrase
Everyday phrases
Urdu script, Roman Urdu and English, side by side.
A little اردو.
A lot of connection.
For the conversations you want to be part of.
Learn everyday Urdu, one little GupShup at a time.
سلام
گپ شپ
A peek inside GupShup
Small steps. Useful words. More “I know what that means.”
First greetingsUrdu → EnglishQuiz
What does this mean?
شکریہShukriyaTry tapping an answer.
A little challenge
Check what you remember, then give it another go.
First greetingsMatch
Find the pairs
Tap an Urdu phrase, then its meaning.
Put the words together
Match each Urdu phrase with its meaning.
Illustrative app and lesson previews.
From your first “salam”
to feeling a little closer.
Maybe you grew up hearing Urdu. Maybe someone you love speaks it. Or maybe you’re just curious. There’s room for you here.
What’s inside GupShup
A simple start to learning Urdu, built around little moments of understanding.
Short Urdu lessons
Meet a few phrases, learn their meanings and put them into practice.
Roman Urdu alongside script
Start with a familiar alphabet while getting to know how Urdu looks.
Learning in both directions
Go from Urdu to English, then try remembering the Urdu yourself.
Make the connection
Finish a lesson by matching the phrases you’ve just learned.
A little reading, a little Urdu.
Notes on finding your words and getting started.
When you understand Urdu but reply in English
You follow the conversation. Then someone asks you a question, and the words disappear.
Read the postCan I start with Roman Urdu?
Yes. You can start learning words before you’re comfortable reading the script.
Read the postA small Urdu habit you can stick to
Start with a few minutes and one phrase you might use today.
Read the postA few things you might be wondering
What is GupShup?
GupShup is an Urdu learning app for iPhone. It brings short phrase lessons, quizzes and matching together for beginners and people reconnecting with the language.
Do I need to know any Urdu?
No. The beginner course is for people starting from scratch as well as learners who have heard Urdu at home. Roman Urdu and English sit alongside the Urdu script.
Can I download it yet?
Yes! GupShup is available now for iPhone. Download for iOS from the App Store.
Is GupShup free?
Lessons and Practice are free. Optional Premium unlocks unlimited Explore and all Discover Pakistan stories.
Is an Android version coming?
Our current focus is iPhone. We haven’t set an Android release date.
Can I use it offline?
GupShup uses an internet connection to load published lessons and save learning progress. Offline learning isn’t part of the first version.
A little GupShup goes a long way.
GupShup is now on the App Store.
Start your Urdu journey today.
Available now for iPhone