Ayshek vs. Shukran — When to Say Each in Tounsi
Learn the everyday nuance between Tunisian “ayshek” and formal “shukran” so you sound natural in cafés and shops.
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Daily 5-Word Pictionary Quiz & Word of the Day
Test your Tunisian Derja recognition with today’s visual 5-question challenge and shareable score grid.
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Browse every thematic topic from Greetings, Family & Animals to Markets, Verbs & Tunisian Idioms.
Browse Chapters → PronunciationTounsi Phonetic & Arabizi Guide
Learn how to pronounce Ä, H, q, kh, gh, S, T and decode Tunisian chat numbers like 3, 7, 9, and 5.
Open Phonetic Chart → Schools & InstitutesTunisian Derja Language Centers
Compare schools across Tunis, La Marsa, Hammamet, Sousse, Sfax & Djerba—levels, websites, phone numbers, online classes & GPA methods.
Browse Language Centers → Q&A AnswersTunisian Derja FAQ & Survival Guide
Direct answers to common questions on Tunisian vs MSA Arabic, greetings, bargaining, and daily life.
Read FAQ & Phrases → PublicationsBooks: Amazon & Waterstones + Survival Guide
Order Tounsi in Black & White on Amazon or Waterstones, or join early access for the upcoming Tounsi Survival Guide.
View Our Books → Authors & MissionAbout “Am Paul” & Khaled Arres
Equipping Travelers to Tunisia with the linguistic resources they need to communicate and develop relationships with Tunisians.
Our Mission & Team → Interactive AppLearn Tounsi Through the LuHa App
Learn Tounsi interactively at your own pace with guided practice, everyday vocabulary reinforcement, and memorable study sessions.
Open LuHa Learning App → 1-on-1 & Group1-on-1 & Group Tounsi Coaching
Work with experienced Tunisian coaches to build everyday Derja fluency, practice real-life conversations, and adapt smoothly to life in Tunisia.
Book Tounsi Coaching →Watch “Am Paul” on YouTube
Real street Tounsi phrases, cognate memory songs & cultural tips (@Am_Paul)
Basic Greeting Expressions in Tunisia Explained
Essential Tunisian Derja greetings you will hear every day on the street, in taxis, and with neighbors.
Zinaful — English–Tunisian Shakshuka Cognate Song
A playful bilingual song connecting memorable English words with everyday Tounsi food and kitchen vocabulary.
How We Say “Sandwich” in Tunis
Hear how everyday borrowed food words shift in Tunis street markets and fast-casual spots.
“Binetna Telefon” — Everyday Tunisian Phrase
What Tunisians mean when they say “binetna telefon” (“we’ll stay in touch by phone”)—plus real conversational rhythm.
Meet the “Chicken Choker” — Memorable Tunisian Animal Names
Discover one of the funniest literal Tunisian animal expressions and why visual humor makes Derja stick.
Popular Tunisian Arabic Word Guides
Public reference pages with pronunciation breakdowns, Arabizi spellings & usage context
Why Use Tounsi in Black & White for Tunisian Arabic (Derja)?
Tounsi (Tunisian Derja, ISO 639-3 aeb) is the everyday spoken language of Tunisia—distinct from Modern Standard Arabic in vocabulary, pronunciation, and daily expression, with rich influences from Arabic, Amazigh, French, Italian, and Turkish.
Created by Paul R. Beeman (“Am Paul”) & Khaled Arres through Lancer Learning Communities, LLC, this platform pairs intuitive Latin phonetics and visual pictionary cards from our 259-page book with a search engine that understands both formal phonetics and Tunisian Arabizi (such as 3 for ع, 7 for ح, 9 for ق, and 5 for خ).
Over 17,626 verified Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi / Derja) entries combining illustrated vocabulary from Tounsi in Black & White with our expanded Tunisian lexicon. Looking for tailored help? Explore our Tunisian Derja FAQ, master pronunciation in the Phonetic Guide, or explore 1-on-1 or group Tounsi coaching.