Tongue Twisters

خشبة الحبس حبست خشبة – a classic Arabic tongue twister built on KH and H sounds. Meaning, why it’s hard, history and tips.

برغلنا برغلاتنا – a tricky Arabic tongue twister built on the BR and GH sounds. Meaning, why it’s hard, and tips for practising it.

بطتكم بطت بطتي – a classic Arabic duck tongue twister. Meaning, what makes it hard, history, and tips for getting it right.

شرشف شريف شراب شريف – a classic Arabic tongue twister built on the SH and R sounds. Meaning, why it’s tricky, and tips for saying it.

خيط حرير على حيط خليل – a classic Arabic silk thread tongue twister. Meaning, why the KH and H sounds trip you up, and tips.

La araña con maña – a classic Spanish tongue twister featuring the tricky Ñ sound. Full text, translation, and tips for mastering this popular trabalenguas from the Spanish-speaking world.

“Nino, Name y Nandu” Tongue Twister Niño, ñame y ñandú

“Anacleta Sin Chancleta” Tongue Twister Anacleta sin chancleta anda sin

“Al Que Me Saque Mi Saco” Tongue Twister Al que

Buscaba el bosque Francisco – one of the most popular Spanish tongue twisters. Full text, translation, and tips for pronouncing this fast-paced Spanish phrase correctly.