Compact Kurdish systematically provides the basis of the Kurdish language (Kurmancî) in a learner-oriented format across 19 chapters. The textbook is primarily aimed at students who want to learn Kurdish from the beginning. However, it can also be used by native speakers who wish to better understand Kurdish grammar and the written aspects of the language, as many of them lack institutional support in the systematization of their own mother tongue.

To meet the intended objective, each chapter is structured as follows: dialogue/text, vocabulary, grammatical explanations, and exercises. The dialogues/texts are drawn from everyday situations in all native Kurdish countries, as well as among Kurds who have emigrated to other countries. They are designed to gradually match the language level of the learner. Each text is also available in audio form on the included CD.