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An official language in over 20 countries, Arabic is spoken by over 400 million people. Start your journey to fluency with our free learning resources. Take our lessons to reach your learning goals — whether you want to master Classical Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, conversational Arabic, or business Arabic — or one of the dialects of the language. Start learning today with a private Arabic tutor or follow Arabic classes online

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How to learn Arabic online

You’ll find almost endless online resources for learning Arabic. Lessons, exercises, and short texts will give you practice with Modern Standard Arabic, the written language that’s used for today’s books and news media. Podcasts, streaming radio, and videos will strengthen your understanding of Arabic, as long as they are in the specific dialect that you want to learn. To sharpen your own Arabic speaking skills, you’ll need frequent, live conversation practice. With a Preply tutor who speaks your chosen Arabic dialect, you can discuss the topics that most interest you, learning the words and phrases you will find most useful. Your tutor will also help you with Arabic grammar — and can give you texts for reading and writing practice, as well.

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Learn to speak Arabic fluently

Everyday spoken Arabic can be very different from the Modern Standard Arabic that most students learn. It can be hard to find complete resources to learn specific types of spoken Arabic, such as Lebanese Arabic or Tunisian Arabic. By studying with a Preply tutor, you can learn the authentic spoken Arabic used in the region where you plan to work, study, travel, or socialize. You can improve your listening skills, grammar, and vocabulary through frequent Arabic conversations during your lessons. Over time, speaking Arabic will become second nature to you. Your tutor can also listen to your Arabic accent and give you tips to make it more authentic. As you converse regularly with your tutor, you’ll build the skills and confidence you need to communicate effectively in the Arabic-speaking world.

Study Arabic grammar

A Preply tutor can guide you through complex Arabic grammar, such as the language’s two genders, two types of plurals, three different ways to say “they,” and four different ways to say “your.” It might be hard to understand some of these concepts if you’re studying on your own. Using tools such as the Preply classroom’s virtual whiteboard, your tutor can show you easy-to-follow examples, giving you clear insights into how Arabic grammar works.

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Learn Arabic for beginners

If you want to begin with conversational Arabic, you can work with a tutor who speaks your chosen dialect. Speak Arabic with your tutor as often as you can, getting used to the sounds and common phrases of the language. Through frequent conversations and 1-on-1 lessons, you’ll feel comfortable speaking Arabic right away. If you’re learning Modern Standard Arabic as a complete beginner, you might start with the Arabic alphabet, which is written right to left. Your Preply tutor will give you tips and exercises to more easily learn the Arabic letters — including the different forms of the letters that you’ll see at the beginning, middle, or end of a word.

What our Arabic students say

Ayman

4.9

Aug 3, 2022

Wael is an excellent teacher and he teaches in an easy to understand way . He has improved my Arabic a lot and we are very grateful to have him as such an amazing teacher .

Sameh

4.9

Aug 3, 2022

Ms. Nisreen is an excellent teacher, works very well with my young kids. They enjoy taking classes with her. She puts in a lot of efforts to ensure classes are very beneficial in a fun and an educational way. Ms. Nisreen speaks Arabic very well and able to fluently communicate with students.

Bayan

4.9

Aug 3, 2022

My son gave me hard time sitting and listening with other teachers she’s the only one with her gentle niceness he could progress with her learning Arabic and Quran in short time, I highly recommend her with kids she is patient.

Mohamed

4.9

Aug 16, 2022

He is a very good teacher who explains things in a simple way and keeps the lesson fun. I would seriously recommend him to all.

Frequently asked questions

With a firm commitment and the right online resources, you can certainly learn Arabic from home. Before you start downloading apps or taking lessons, you’ll need to pick the kind of Arabic you want to learn. To understand the sacred text of the Qur'an, as well as Arabic literature written from the 7th century through the Middle Ages, study Classical (Quranic) Arabic. To enjoy today’s mass media, such as books, newspapers, and magazines, Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the way to go. This is the version of the language that’s used in education, as well as legal documents. It’s also useful for travelers, since road signs are written in MSA. For a form of Arabic that you can use in conversation, consider learning one of the many regional dialects of spoken Arabic. Working with a Preply tutor who speaks your chosen dialect can simplify and speed up your learning. Time spent speaking Arabic with your tutor will make your skills stronger and put you at ease with the language.
There are many websites, videos, ebooks, lessons, and apps you can use to learn Arabic for free. Even so, most free resources will not offer conversation or coaching. Taking 1-on-1 lessons with a personal tutor means getting regular speaking practice with a conversation partner who will explain Arabic word meanings, idioms, pronunciation, and grammar. Your tutor will customize your learning plan, so that every lesson brings you one step closer to your learning goals. Preply makes the process of finding a skilled Arabic tutor easy. You can use our well-designed tutor finder to quickly search hundreds of Arabic tutors for the instructor with the specialties, scheduling options, and lesson prices you want. With our risk-free trial lessons, you can be sure that you’re studying with the tutor who’s right for you. If you are not satisfied with your trial lesson, we will give you a free replacement with another tutor or a full refund.
Arabic is not considered an easy language to learn. For Arabic speakers, it’s about as hard as learning Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. Even so, learning Arabic might be a little easier than you’d think. Most Arabic words are spelled as they sound. Once you learn the Arabic alphabet, you should be able to correctly pronounce most new words you encounter. You might even find the sounds of some Arabic words familiar. After all, many everyday Arabic words — like coffee, candy, alcohol, zero, and sofa — come from Arabic. Portuguese, Spanish, and French speakers will also hear echoes of Arabic words in their own languages. With live, personalized lessons and a customized learning plan, a Preply tutor can bring Arabic fluency within your reach.