🇧🇩 Bengali phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Bengali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
আপনি কি ইংরেজি বলেন?
"Do you speak English?" in Bengali · say it like ah-poon-ee kee ing-reh-ji ba-len?

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Bengali is আপনি কি ইংরেজি বলেন?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

তুমি কি ইংরেজি বলো?
This is a more casual way to ask, suitable for friends.
আপনি ইংরেজি বলতে পারেন?
This is a slightly more formal way to ask.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Use the formal version when speaking to someone you don't know well or in a professional context.

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Examples in Bengali

BengaliEnglish
আপনি কি ইংরেজি বলেন?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'আপনি' (you formal) with 'তুমি' (you informal), which can change the tone of the question.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear আপনি কি ইংরেজি বলেন?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bengali with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What should I say if I don't speak Bengali?

You can say 'আমি বাংলা বলতে পারি না' which means 'I cannot speak Bengali.'

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