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Mohsin Ali, native Pashto tutor from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Speak Pashto with Confidence — the Simplest Way

One-on-one Pashto lessons online with a native speaker. For children, families, and professionals in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and the Gulf.

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30-minute 1-on-1 lessons · Group classes on Google Meet, Teams & Zoom · Taught through English, Urdu, or Arabic

Live lessons on Google Meet Microsoft Teams Zoom
Years teaching
16+
Students taught
1,000+
Group classes
50+

Your first Pashto phrase

ستړی مه شې

staṛay ma she

May you never be tired. The everyday greeting.

ښه راغلاست

kha raaghlaast

Welcome.

مننه

manana

Thank you.

زه پښتو زده کوم

za pukhto zda kawum

I’m learning Pashto. In the north, it’s “Pukhto”.

My Pashto is trusted where it has to be exact

  • Film & TVDialogue translation
  • UK CourtsInterpreter
  • NHSInterpreter
  • British PoliceInterpreter
  • British CouncilInterpreter
  • US Government & EmbassiesTutor, 6+ years
Live lesson preview

Say your first Pashto sentence. Right now.

Pick a pattern, change one word, and hear me say it. This is how simple your first lesson feels.

The Pashto alphabet. You already know more than you think.

Choose the language you speak and watch the 44 letters sort themselves. Tap any letter to see its sound and the way it’s written.

I teach every new letter slowly, with tricks that make it stick.

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Mohsin Ali
Mohsin AliLive 1-to-1 on Zoom, Meet or Teams

Hi, I’m Mohsin Ali. Let’s make Pashto simple.

I’ve spent 16 years teaching languages across different parts of the world.

I’ve helped over 1,000 individual students and more than 50 groups learn to speak, read, and write with confidence.

My method is simple: I break language down to its simplest form so anyone can learn it — no confusion, no overwhelm.

Whether you’re in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or the Gulf, I teach online, one-on-one, at your pace.

Mohsin AliNative Pashto tutor · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Learn Pashto through

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Arabic

Urdu speakers often learn fastest. The sentence structure and much of the vocabulary are shared. I taught Pashto in Pakistan for many years, and I’ve taught in many countries, online and in person.

Why I Teach

For 16 years, I’ve taught languages across the world — in classrooms, in living rooms, and online. I’ve taught over 1,000 students and 50 groups. But the lesson I keep learning is this: language is never just words. It’s connection. It’s understanding. It’s being able to say what you actually mean.

As a pastor, I’ve seen how language opens doors — to scripture, to community, to a new life. That’s why I don’t teach grammar drills. I teach you to speak — with confidence, with purpose, with the simplicity that makes it stick.

Mohsin Ali
Qissa Khwani Bazaar in old Peshawar
Where my Pashto comes fromPeshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Qissa Khwani Bazaar. Photo: franek2, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Patience first. Then everything else.

  1. 01Trust

    You’ll know you chose the right teacher.

  2. 02Belief

    Tips and tricks shrink big Pashto into small, simple pieces, so you believe you can.

  3. 03Confidence

    You carry on as if you were born to speak it.

  • Ask me to repeat as many times as you like.I’d love you to.

  • Make mistakes, even the same one twice.Mistakes are blessings in disguise.

  • I don’t force one method on you.I adapt, and keep exploring what works best for you.

  • No confusing terminology.Simple words you can understand, use, and remember.

  • From your very first word to very advanced Pashto.

  • Every age, every background,from anywhere in the world.

  • Your privacy is never compromised.

  • I’m open to feedback.When I’m wrong, I’m happy to correct myself.

The Simplest Method.

Four steps, in the same order, for every student.

01

Listen First

We start with sound, not grammar rules. Your ear learns before your brain overthinks.

02

Speak from Day One

You’ll form real sentences in your first session. No endless vocabulary drills.

03

Build Patterns

I show you the 5 sentence patterns that unlock 80% of daily conversation.

04

Practice with Purpose

Every lesson connects to your life: work, travel, family, faith.

Everything you need, included.

One plan. Two lessons a week. Nothing extra to buy.

We only move on when it’s yours.

We only proceed to the next lesson once the last one has become part of your daily conversation.

  1. Learn it
  2. Use it daily
  3. Next lesson

Flexible timings

Lessons at times that suit you, whatever your time zone. Booking is one click away.

Free WhatsApp help

Stuck between lessons? Message me and get help, free.

Tutorials made for you

Every tutorial is prepared and designed precisely for you.

Homework that helps

Short, focused homework after every lesson keeps it fresh.

Fun, patient, and never boring.

Interactive lessons, endless patience, and plenty of laughter. You’ll look forward to every class.

Also included

  • Illustrated vocabulary logswith guidance on how to use them
  • Every sentence-structure modelthe patterns that let you build any sentence
  • Lesson recordingsreplay any lesson whenever you need it
  • Recorded lessonsavailable if you can’t join live

Three courses. One simple method.

01

Spoken Pashto Course

Confident daily conversation

Best for
Beginners and intermediate learners who freeze when speaking
Format
1-on-1, 30-min lessons, 2x per week
Explore the course
  • Pronunciation coaching
  • Real-life role-plays
  • Recording reviews
02

Pashto Media Course

Understand news, podcasts, YouTube, and films in Pashto

Best for
Learners who can read but struggle with fast, natural speech
Format
1-on-1, 30-min lessons, 2x per week
Explore the course
  • Transcript breakdowns
  • Slang and idioms
  • Listening drills
03

Pashto Reading Course

Read books, articles, and documents with confidence

Best for
Learners who want depth: literature, scripture, professional texts
Format
1-on-1, 30-min lessons, flexible pacing
Explore the course
  • Guided reading
  • Vocabulary building
  • Comprehension practice
Need something different? I design custom courses on demand.Built around your goals, from foundation to very advanced. Ask me

Not sure where to start? Find your course in 3 taps.

Takes 10 seconds. No email needed.

1/3What do you most want to do in Pashto?
2/3Where are you starting from?
3/3What fits your week?

What Happens in Your First Lesson

Thirty minutes, one to one. Free, with no commitment.

Book your free first lesson

No payment until you’re satisfied

  1. 00:0005:00

    5-minute chat

    We talk casually. I assess your level without you even noticing.

  2. 05:0010:00

    Your goal

    You tell me why you’re learning. Travel? Work? Family? Faith?

    • Travel
    • Work
    • Family
    • Faith
  3. 10:0025:00

    One pattern, one win

    I teach you one sentence pattern. You use it immediately. You leave with a real sentence you can say.

    Your first sentence

    زه چای غواړم

    Za chai ghwaṛam · I want tea

    Pattern: Za ___ ghwaṛam (I want ___)

  4. 25:0030:00

    Your plan

    I map out exactly how we’ll get you to fluency, with a realistic timeline.

One plan. Everything included.

Two lessons a week, at times that suit you. Start with a free trial, and pay nothing until you’re satisfied.

  • No payment until you’re satisfiedYour lessons begin before you pay anything.
  • Quit any timeNot happy? You can stop whenever you like.
  • 100% satisfactionOr you don’t pay.

Monthly plan

Free trial first

$140/ month

2 lessons a week · 30 minutes each · 1-on-1

That’s about $17.50 a lesson, with WhatsApp help, tutorials and homework included.

  • Two 30-minute 1-on-1 lessons a week
  • Flexible timings, at your convenience
  • One-click lesson scheduling
  • Free WhatsApp help between lessons
  • Tutorials designed precisely for you
  • Homework after every lesson
  • Interactive, fun lessons. Never boring
  • Start with a free trial lesson
Start with a free trial
Live lessons on Google Meet Microsoft Teams Zoom

Group classes available. Ask about group rates.

Can’t commit to two lessons a week?

Take one 60-minute lesson a week instead, for the same $140 a month. It covers both lessons: assessment, practice, and a new lesson.

Custom courses on demand

Need something specific? I’ll design a course around your goals.

Ask about these options

Before Mohsin Ali. After Mohsin Ali.

  • BeforeI’d used apps for two years but still couldn’t hold a conversation in Pashto.

    AfterAfter 8 weeks with Mohsin Ali, I chatted with my husband’s family in Peshawar without switching to English.

    SarahToronto, Canada

  • BeforeMy kids understood their grandparents but always answered in English.

    AfterAfter a term of family lessons, they speak Pashto on our Sunday video calls.

    ImranBirmingham, UK

  • BeforeAs a native Arabic speaker, the Pashto script looked familiar but nothing made sense.

    AfterMohsin Ali taught me from Arabic. Three months in, I read and speak simple Pashto at work.

    KhalidDubai, UAE

  • BeforeI needed Pashto for NGO fieldwork and had very little time.

    AfterHis sentence patterns had me handling greetings, directions, and simple meetings within a month.

    RachelWashington, D.C., US

  • BeforeI wanted to read Pashto poetry, but the script stopped me at the first line.

    AfterNow I read Rahman Baba with a short word list, and I actually enjoy it.

    DanielMelbourne, Australia

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Four countries and the Gulf. One online classroom.

Every lesson is live from Peshawar, wherever you are.
US

United States

Online lessons tailored for students in the US

Now in New York

  • New York
  • Chicago
  • Houston
  • Los Angeles

“His sentence patterns had me handling greetings, directions, and simple meetings within a month.”

Rachel, Washington, D.C.

Flexible scheduling for Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific time

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UK

United Kingdom

Online lessons tailored for students in the UK

Now in London

  • London
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
  • Edinburgh

“After a term of family lessons, they speak Pashto on our Sunday video calls.”

Imran, Birmingham

Flexible scheduling for GMT and BST

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CA

Canada

Online lessons tailored for students in Canada

Now in Toronto

  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Montreal
  • Calgary

“After 8 weeks with Mohsin Ali, I chatted with my husband’s family in Peshawar without switching to English.”

Sarah, Toronto

Flexible scheduling for Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific time

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AU

Australia

Online lessons tailored for students in Australia

Now in Sydney

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane
  • Perth

“Now I read Rahman Baba with a short word list, and I actually enjoy it.”

Daniel, Melbourne

Flexible scheduling for AEST, ACST and AWST

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GCC

The Gulf

Online lessons tailored for students in the Gulf

Now in Dubai

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Riyadh
  • Doha

“Mohsin Ali taught me from Arabic. Three months in, I read and speak simple Pashto at work.”

Khalid, Dubai

Flexible scheduling for Gulf and Arabia Standard Time

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Before you book.

Book the free trial. In the first few minutes I’ll assess your level, and you’ll tell me what you want to be able to do. Then I’ll recommend Spoken, Media, or Reading, whichever gets you to your goal fastest. If your main goal is to talk, Spoken is usually the place to start.

Book a Free Trial Lesson

$140 per month. That includes two 30-minute one-on-one lessons a week, free WhatsApp help between lessons, tutorials designed for you, and homework after every lesson. Prefer one longer lesson? Choose one 60-minute lesson a week for the same price. Your first lesson is a free trial.

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You don’t pay until you’re satisfied, and you can quit at any time. I only want students who are enjoying their progress.

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No. I teach every level. Intermediate learners often come to me because they understand a lot but freeze when they speak, or they can read but can’t follow fast, natural speech. We start exactly where you are.

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It depends on your starting level, how often we meet, and how much you practise between lessons. You’ll say a real sentence in your very first lesson. At the end of your trial, I’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific goal.

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Life happens. Let me know as early as you can and we’ll find another time that works for you. Online lessons make rescheduling simple, whatever your time zone.

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Yes. My method was built for people starting from zero. We begin with sound, not grammar rules, and you’ll form real sentences from day one, so there’s no long, discouraging warm-up period.

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Yes. Your goals can change, and your course can change with them. You might start with Spoken and move to Reading or Media later. Just tell me, and I’ll adjust your plan.

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