On Speak Silq
Silq teaches Central and South Asian languages like Dari, Pashto, Tajik, Urdu, Uzbek, and more through bite-sized interactive lessons, native audio, and cultural context. It targets heritage learners and diaspora communities with real-world phrases, transliteration, and an on-the-go live translator that handles both text and voice input. The app’s flashcards, streaks, and leaderboards aim to keep learners engaged while preserving dialects often ignored by mainstream apps.
Silq fills a real gap by teaching Central and South Asian languages with native audio and cultural context. It’s best for heritage learners and diaspora users who want practical, real-world phrases—not textbook language. The live translator is a standout, but the free plan is thin after the trial and offline use isn’t supported. If you’re serious about Dari, Pashto, or Tajik, the yearly plan is the best value.
Key features
- 100+ bite-sized lessons per language with native audio
- Six interactive challenge types (multiple choice, listening, translation, matching, fill-in-the-blank, transliteration)
- Live translator for instant English ↔ language translation (text and voice)
- Personalized learning path based on onboarding survey
- Flashcard review with filtering by level or lesson
- XP, streaks, and global/country leaderboards for motivation
- Script and transliteration support (native + Latin + English)
- Cultural notes embedded in every lesson
Pros and cons
- Focuses on under-taught Central and South Asian languages like Dari, Pashto, Tajik, and Urdu
- Uses native speaker audio, not robotic text-to-speech
- Includes cultural context and dialect-specific vocabulary
- Live translator supports both text and voice input
- Personalized learning paths based on goals and experience
- Flashcards, streaks, and leaderboards for motivation
- Limited free access after trial
- No offline mode mentioned
- Family plan pricing not transparent on main pages
- Small user base may limit leaderboard competition
- Only Dari and Pashto currently have 100 lessons; others have fewer
Pricing
- 3-day free trial
- Limited lesson access after trial
- Full access to 100 lessons per language
- Native audio pronunciation
- Interactive exercises and instant feedback
- XP, streaks and progress tracking
- Live translator (text and voice)
- Flashcard review
- Script and transliteration support
- Personalized learning path
- Full access to 100 lessons per language
- Native audio pronunciation
- Interactive exercises and instant feedback
- XP, streaks and progress tracking
- Live translator (text and voice)
- Flashcard review
- Script and transliteration support
- Personalized learning path
- Save 37% vs monthly
- Lifetime access to all current and future lessons
- Native audio pronunciation
- Interactive exercises and instant feedback
- XP, streaks and progress tracking
- Live translator (text and voice)
- Flashcard review
- Script and transliteration support
- Personalized learning path
Best for
Integrations & platforms
Replit Auth for quick sign-up · Stripe for secure payments and subscriptions
Frequently asked questions
Which languages does Silq currently support?
Silq supports Dari, Pashto, Tajik, Urdu, Uzbek, Punjabi, Kazakh, Kurdish (Kurmanji and Sorani), Arabic dialects (Egyptian, Syrian, Palestinian, Sudanese), Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Sindhi, Sinhala, Turkish, and Iranian Farsi.
Can I learn multiple languages with one subscription?
Yes. The Monthly and Yearly plans include full access to all supported languages. The Free plan is limited after the trial.
Does Silq offer offline access?
The site does not mention offline mode, so assume it requires an internet connection.
How does the live translator work?
The translator supports both text input and voice input, returning translations with authentic pronunciation and real-world dialects.
Can I track my progress and compete with others?
Yes. Silq tracks XP, streaks, and progress, and displays global and country leaderboards.
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