Arabic Course Online: Compare and Choose Your Course
Seven private Arabic courses for adults, teenagers and children, taught live and one-to-one. Compare who each one is for, the level, the lesson length and the price, then try a free lesson.
Compare the seven courses
Every course is a live lesson with your own teacher. The differences are the goal, the level you start at and the lesson length.
| Course | Who it is for | Level | Lesson length | Lessons a week | From, per month | What you can expect |
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| Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) | Adults and teenagers who want to read, write and study Arabic | Beginner to advanced | 60 min | 1 to 5 | $60 | Read and write Arabic and understand formal texts |
| Egyptian Arabic | Anyone who will speak with Egyptians or live in Egypt | Beginner to advanced | 60 min | 1 to 5 | $60 | Hold everyday conversations in Egyptian Arabic |
| Arabic Conversation Course | Learners who know some Arabic but freeze when speaking | Some Arabic needed | 60 min | 1 to 5 | $60 | Speak without freezing, in MSA, Egyptian or a mix |
| Professional Arabic | Professionals, diplomats and executives who use Arabic at work | Beginner and up | 60 min | 1 to 5 | $60 | Handle meetings, emails and media Arabic for your sector |
| Quran and Tajweed | Children and adults learning to read and recite the Quran | Beginner to Ijazah | 30 or 60 min | 1 to 5 | $35 | Correct pronunciation, Tajweed and memorisation |
| Islamic Studies | Children and adults learning the basics of Islam | Beginner and up | 60 min | 1 to 5 | $60 | Understand Aqeedah, Fiqh and Seerah with the Arabic terms |
| Arabic for Kids | Children aged 5 to 17, including GCSE and IGCSE students | Beginner to exam level | 30, 45 or 60 min | 1 to 5 | $35 | Read and say first Arabic letters, words and phrases |
Prices are in US dollars for four lessons a month, the lightest plan. Pay for 3 months and save 10%, or for 6 months and save 20%. See every plan and price.
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Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
Read, write and understand the formal Arabic of books, news and study, with a private teacher.
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Egyptian Arabic
The Arabic people really speak in Egypt, and the dialect most widely understood thanks to film and music.
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Arabic Conversation Course
Stop freezing when you speak. Lessons are mostly spoken, in MSA, Egyptian Arabic or a mix.
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Professional Arabic
Business vocabulary, formal writing and media Arabic for your job.
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Islamic Studies
Seerah, Fiqh and Aqeedah taught alongside the Arabic you need to understand them.
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Arabic for Kids
Playful live lessons that teach children to read, write and speak Arabic.
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Which course should I take?
Match your goal to a course. The free trial lesson confirms the right starting point.
| Your goal | Start with |
|---|---|
| I want to read and write Arabic properly | Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) |
| I want to speak with Egyptians or live in Egypt | Egyptian Arabic |
| I know some Arabic but freeze when I speak | Arabic Conversation Course |
| I need Arabic for my job | Professional Arabic |
| I want to recite the Quran correctly | Quran and Tajweed |
| I want to learn the basics of Islam | Islamic Studies |
| My child is starting Arabic | Arabic for Kids |
| I am preparing for GCSE or IGCSE Arabic | GCSE and IGCSE Arabic |
Live teacher, recorded course or app?
We teach live, so we are not neutral. Here is the honest version of how the three compare.
| Live private lessons | Recorded course | Learning app | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking practice | Most of the lesson | Repeat after the video | Short drills, little real talking |
| Correction | Straight away, from a person | None, unless you pay for extras | Automatic, limited |
| Pace | Set by you | Set by you, but alone | Set by you, in small steps |
| Cost | Higher | Usually the lowest | Low |
| Best for | Speaking, pronunciation, exams, Quran | Self-starters who like to study alone | A daily vocabulary habit |
Recorded courses are good value if you are disciplined and mainly want to read. Apps are good at keeping you coming back every day. Neither one listens to you speak and tells you what to fix. That is the gap a live teacher fills.
You do not have to pick one. Plenty of learners keep an app for ten minutes a day and take live lessons for the speaking and the questions.
How many lessons a week?
This is the question we hear most, and it depends on your goal and your calendar, not on talent.
- One or two a week: a steady pace that fits a busy life. Good for a hobby, a heritage language or a child.
- Three a week: clear progress without taking over your week.
- Five a week: for a deadline, such as a move, an exam or a new job. On most plans it also gives the lowest price per lesson.
Not sure? Book the free trial. The teacher hears your level and suggests a plan, and you can change it at any time.
Why students choose Alphabet Arabic Academy
Everything is built around one idea: you learn best with a patient native teacher, a clear plan and notes that show your progress.
Native Arabic-speaking teachers
Every lesson is taught by a native Arabic speaker who teaches Arabic as a foreign language.
One teacher, one student
Lessons are live and personal. The teacher sets the pace and the practice to you, not to a class average.
Patient, friendly teaching
Students tell us the same thing again and again: the teachers are patient and explain clearly.
Progress notes after every lesson
You receive a short written summary: what was covered and what to practise before the next lesson.
Safe and secure
Secure PayPal and card payment, clear refund rules and strong safeguarding for children.
Times that fit your time zone
We teach students in more than 80 countries and arrange lessons around your day. Change your pace as your goals change.
Questions students ask
Which online Arabic course should I choose?
Start from your goal. Choose Modern Standard Arabic to read and write, Egyptian Arabic to speak with Egyptians, Conversation if you know some Arabic but freeze when you speak, Professional Arabic for your job, Quran and Tajweed for recitation, Islamic Studies for the basics of Islam, and Arabic for Kids for children from age 5, including GCSE and IGCSE preparation. The free trial lesson confirms the choice.
Is a live Arabic course better than a recorded course or an app?
It depends on what you need. A live teacher is better for speaking, pronunciation and correction, because someone listens and responds. Recorded courses cost less and fit any hour. Apps are good for a daily vocabulary habit. Many learners use an app for practice between live lessons.
How many lessons a week should I take?
One or two lessons a week suit a steady pace. Three is a good balance if you want clear progress. Five a week suits a deadline, such as a move, an exam or a new job. You can change the plan later.
Can I take two Arabic courses at once?
Yes. A common mix is Modern Standard Arabic for reading and writing with Egyptian Arabic for speaking, or Arabic with Quran and Tajweed.
How much do lessons cost?
Plans start from $35 per month. The price depends on lesson length and lessons per week. See the pricing page for every plan.
Is there a discount for paying for several months?
Yes. Pay for 3 months and save 10%, or pay for 6 months and save 20%.
Book your free trial lesson
Meet a teacher, see how a lesson works and get a recommendation for the right course.