Iraqi Basic Phrases

Iraqi Basic Phrases is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed for learners of Iraqi Arabic, focusing on military-related phrases with native speaker audio. The app offers over 600 practical phrases along with transliterations and English translations, helping users learn accurate pronunciation and usage. Originally developed for the 2010 U.S. Army Apps competition and based on materials from the Defense Language Institute, this tool also features dictionary lookup by typing or voice input, offline access, and a dark mode to reduce eye strain.

Ideal for U.S. military personnel, medical professionals, linguists, aid workers, and travelers, the extension covers a wide range of categories such as commands, warnings, greetings, interrogation, medical terms, military ranks, and more. Additionally, users can export phrases as Anki flashcards to enhance their language retention. As part of a greater phrasebook series, this app addresses the needs of under-resourced languages with no registration or network connection required for use.