Azeri - also known as Azerbaijani - is a Turkic language spoken by over 30 million people across Azerbaijan, northwestern Iran, and diaspora communities around the world. It is the official language of the Republic of Azerbaijan, one of the fastest-growing economies in the Caucasus region and an increasingly popular destination for travellers, investors, and cultural explorers.
Despite its growing importance, Azeri remains one of the most under-resourced languages for English speakers. Quality learning materials are scarce. This phrasebook fills that gap - giving you immediate, practical access to the language in a format that is clear, reliable, and easy to use on the go.
Written by an expert.
This phrasebook was written by Dr. Yavar Dehghani, a linguist with a PhD from La Trobe University, Australia, and a NAATI-accredited translator and interpreter with decades of professional experience working across Azerbaijani, Persian, Dari, and English. His academic expertise in Azerbaijani linguistics, combined with his real-world experience as a practising interpreter, ensures that every phrase in this book is not only accurate but natural - the kind of language that real people actually use.
You don't need to be a language learner to use this book.
The Azeri (Azerbaijani) Phrasebook is designed for people who want results quickly. No grammar lessons. No complicated rules. Just the right words and phrases, clearly presented, ready to use.
Pick it up. Open it. Start speaking.
Your journey into the Azerbaijani language and culture begins here.