Introduction Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a fascinating field that sits at the intersection of linguistics, artificial intelligence, and computer science. It empowers machines to understand, interpret, and generate human language. In recent years, machine learning, and especially deep learning, has become the driving force behind remarkable breakthroughs in NLP. In this hands-on tutorial, we will explore the fundamental concepts, techniques, and code examples that make NLP accessible to both beginners and seasoned data scientists.