The hardest part is the first month
Arabic looks intimidating at the beginning. It is written right to left, letters change shape depending on where they sit in a word, and several sounds do not exist in English. Most adults who give up do so in the first few weeks, usually because nobody showed them that it is all far more systematic than it looks.
In our beginner classes, a tutor walks you through those first weeks directly, so confusion gets cleared up in the same session instead of piling up.
What you will learn
- The alphabet and its sounds, including the letters English speakers find tricky, with live pronunciation feedback.
- Letter shapes and joining, so printed words stop looking like a single squiggle.
- Short vowels and other marks, which let you sound out any vowelled word.
- Reading practice, building from single words to short sentences.
- Writing, so you can form and recognize letters by hand.
- First vocabulary and phrases, so you are using the language from early on.
Where you go next
Once you can read comfortably, you can head in the direction that matters to you: Quranic Arabic to understand the Quran, conversation classes to start speaking, or Modern Standard Arabic for reading and media. Your tutor can help you pick.
Fits around adult life
Classes are available 24/7 and you choose the days. Pick a time in your own US time zone, whether that is before work or late in the evening. You can begin with a 3-day free trial and see how the first lessons feel before committing to anything.
Frequently asked questions
I am an adult with zero Arabic. Is that okay?
Yes. The beginners course starts from the alphabet and assumes no prior knowledge.
Is Arabic hard for English speakers?
It takes steady practice, but the writing system and grammar are very regular. A tutor makes the early stage much easier.