Learn Arabic Online with Native Egyptian Teachers
Study Arabic from home with a private teacher who builds every lesson around your level and your goal. Live video lessons, flexible times in any time zone, and a free 30-minute trial to start.
- 1-on-1 live lessons
- Native Egyptian teachers
- Free 30-minute trial
- 3-day money-back guarantee
In short: The best way to learn Arabic online is private, live lessons with a native teacher who plans the course around your goal. At Alphabet Arabic Academy you pick Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, conversation or Quran, start with a free 30-minute trial lesson, then study from home at times that fit your time zone.
Why learn Arabic online with a private teacher
Apps teach words. A teacher teaches you to use them. In a one-to-one online class you speak for most of the lesson, you are corrected straight away, and the pace is yours. There is no group to wait for and no fixed chapter order to follow.
Our teachers are native Egyptian Arabic speakers who graduated from Al-Azhar University, Cairo University, Dar El-Ulum or the Al-Alsun Faculty. Lessons run on live video, and free materials are included.
- Live one-to-one lessons, no recorded courses
- Male and female teachers available
- Free textbooks, PDFs and practice resources
- Reschedule lessons with flexible timing
Choose the Arabic you need
Arabic comes in two main forms, and the right start depends on what you want to do.
- Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha): reading, writing, news, books and formal speech
- Egyptian Arabic: the dialect people speak in daily life and in films and music
- Conversation course: mostly speaking, for learners who freeze when they talk
- Quran and Tajweed: read and recite correctly with an Ijazah-certified teacher
What progress looks like
These are typical milestones for students who study two to three lessons a week.
- After 1 month: read the Arabic alphabet, introduce yourself and use greetings
- After 3 months: handle everyday conversations and read simple written Arabic
- After 6 months: read short news articles and speak with steady confidence
How a typical online Arabic lesson runs
Every lesson is live, on video and one-to-one. It usually opens with a short review of what you did last time, so nothing is lost between sessions. Then comes the new material: a few letters, a grammar point or a set of useful phrases, depending on your course.
The rest of the lesson is practice. You read aloud, answer questions and try new sentences while the teacher corrects you at once. At the end the teacher recaps and tells you what to practise before the next class. After the lesson you receive a short note, so you can see what you covered.
What you need to start
You do not need special equipment. A laptop, tablet or phone with a camera, a stable internet connection and headphones are enough. A notebook helps, because writing the letters by hand makes them stick.
Lesson materials are included, so you do not need to buy a textbook before you begin. Your teacher shares what you need as the course moves forward.
Online Arabic lessons or an app?
Apps are good for a daily habit and for learning single words. They cannot listen to you speak and tell you what to fix. A live teacher can. That is why many learners use an app for ten minutes a day and take live lessons for speaking, reading and questions.
If you have tried an app and found yourself stuck at the same point, a private teacher is usually the next step.
Setting a goal you can measure
"Learn Arabic" is too big a goal. Pick something you can check: read a short menu, introduce yourself and your family, hold a five-minute conversation, or read your first page. Your teacher turns the goal into steps and tells you how close you are every few weeks.
Goals also keep you motivated. When you can see a step finished, the next one feels possible.
Prices for learn arabic online (private classes)
Plans start from $60 a month. Pay for 3 months and save 10%, or for 6 months and save 20%. Your first 30-minute lesson is free, and a 3-day money-back guarantee applies.
| Lessons per week | Lessons per month | Price per month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | $60 |
| 2 | 8 | $80 |
| 3 | 12 | $114 |
| 5 | 20 | $175 |
Meet some of our tutors
Native Arabic speakers, one-to-one, male and female teachers available.
Abdo A.
Arabic and Quran teacher, Dar El-Ulum
15 years teaching ArabicFatma A.
Arabic teacher, Al-Azhar University
10 years teaching ArabicAbdulrahman M.
Arabic teacher, Minya University
12 years teaching Arabic
What our students say
Best Arabic academy I've tried. After 4 months I can now read the Quran with confidence. The teachers are patient and genuinely qualified.
Amina K.Toronto, Canada · Quran and Tajweed · 4 months
I needed Arabic for my NGO role in the Middle East. The Professional Arabic course was exactly right: practical, focused, and extremely good value.
David M.Washington DC, USA · Professional Arabic · 6 months
My 7-year-old daughter loves her lessons. She went from knowing nothing to reading simple words in 3 months. The teacher uses games and songs.
Sarah T.London, UK · Arabic for Kids · 3 months
Questions students ask
Can I learn Arabic online from zero?
Yes. Complete beginners start with the alphabet, and the teacher builds up from there at your pace.
How much do online Arabic classes cost?
Private lessons start at $60 a month for one 60-minute lesson a week. Paying for 3 months saves 10% and 6 months saves 20%.
Which should I learn first, Modern Standard Arabic or Egyptian Arabic?
Choose Modern Standard Arabic if you want to read, write or study. Choose Egyptian Arabic if you want to speak with people. Many students combine both.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Your first lesson is a free 30-minute trial with no payment required.
How many lessons a week do I need?
One or two lessons a week suit a steady pace. Three a week bring clearer progress. Five a week suit a deadline such as a move or an exam. You can change your plan later.
Do I need to buy books before I start?
No. Lesson materials are included, and your teacher shares what you need as you go.
Can I learn Arabic completely online?
Yes. Live video lessons with a teacher cover reading, writing, listening and speaking. Many students never meet their teacher in person and still reach their goals.
Ready to start? Your first lesson is free
No credit card, no commitment. Message us and we arrange your trial lesson in your time zone.