Online Arabic Classes in the USA
Live one-to-one Arabic lessons across the United States, for adults and children, with native Arabic-speaking teachers and lesson times in your own US time zone.
In short: Alphabet Arabic Academy teaches Arabic online to students in every US state. Lessons are live, one-to-one and on video with a native Egyptian teacher, at times set in Eastern, Central, Mountain or Pacific time. You can study Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Professional Arabic, Quran and Tajweed or Islamic Studies, and the first lesson is a free 30-minute trial.
What students in the USA get
- Lessons arranged in your own US time zone
- Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, conversation and Professional Arabic
- Quran, Tajweed and Islamic Studies for children and adults
- Arabic for Kids from age 5, with parent access to every lesson
Lesson times are arranged in Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific time. Tell us your best days and times on the trial form.
Free trial lesson
Who studies Arabic online in the USA
Our American students include professionals who need Arabic for international development, journalism, diplomacy, security or business, university students who want extra support next to their classes, heritage learners who grew up hearing Arabic at home, and families who want children to read the Quran. A private teacher can combine these goals and move at your speed.
Because lessons run on video, it does not matter whether you live in New York, Dearborn, Houston, Chicago, Washington DC or a town with no Arabic class within a hundred miles.
Which Arabic should I study?
US universities and government programmes mostly teach Modern Standard Arabic, so it is the safest base for reading, writing and formal use. Most spoken Arabic outside the classroom is a dialect, and Egyptian Arabic is the one understood across the most countries. A common plan is Modern Standard Arabic for reading and writing, plus Egyptian Arabic for speaking, often with two or three lessons a week.
Lesson times in US time zones
Our teachers are based in Cairo, which is usually seven hours ahead of New York and ten hours ahead of Los Angeles. For a few weeks each spring and autumn the gap is one hour smaller because the clocks change on different dates. That makes early mornings and weekends the easiest slots for the East Coast, and late afternoons and evenings comfortable on the West Coast. We fix your slot in your own time zone and confirm any change before it happens.
Preparing for work in the Middle East
If you have an assignment or a job in the region, tell the teacher your sector and your destination. The Professional Arabic course builds vocabulary for meetings, emails and media in your field, and the Egyptian or Gulf dialect work can be added for daily life.
Example lesson times for the USA
These are examples. Your fixed weekly time is agreed with you after the free trial, in your own time zone.
| Your time | Time in Cairo | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am to 8:00 am Eastern | 2:00 pm in Cairo | Before work or school |
| 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Eastern | 12:00 am in Cairo, so usually a weekend slot | Evenings are late in Cairo; weekends work better |
| 9:00 am to 11:00 am Pacific | 7:00 pm in Cairo | A comfortable slot for the West Coast |
Cairo times are usual differences. For a few weeks each spring and autumn the gap changes by one hour because clocks change on different dates, and we confirm the new time with you first.
Courses for students in the USA
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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.
Explore course
What students in the USA say
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
Meet your teachers
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Abdulrahman M.
Arabic teacher, Minya University
12 years teaching ArabicAbdulrahman is a native Egyptian teacher who has taught Arabic online for 12 years. He teaches reading, grammar and everyday conversation step by step, and leaves a short note after every lesson.
- Teaches
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Egyptian Arabic, Arabic Conversation Course
- Works with
- Adults and teenagers
- Available
- Flexible hours, arranged after your free trial lesson
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Fatima H.
Arabic teacher for kids, Cairo University
8 years teaching ArabicFatima teaches children with games, pictures and short activities. She has 8 years of experience, keeps lessons friendly and tells parents how each lesson went.
- Teaches
- Arabic for Kids, Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
- Works with
- Children and teenagers
- Available
- Flexible hours, arranged after your free trial lesson
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Abdo A.
Arabic and Quran teacher, Dar El-Ulum
15 years teaching ArabicAbdo is a Dar El-Ulum graduate with 15 years of teaching experience. He is calm and precise, and works well with learners who want strong grammar, formal Arabic or a professional vocabulary.
- Teaches
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Quran and Tajweed, Professional Arabic
- Works with
- Adults and older students
- Available
- Flexible hours, arranged after your free trial lesson
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Fatma A.
Arabic teacher, Al-Azhar University
10 years teaching ArabicFatma graduated from Al-Azhar University and has taught for 10 years. She teaches Quran reading, Islamic studies and Modern Standard Arabic in a patient, encouraging way.
- Teaches
- Quran and Tajweed, Islamic Studies, Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
- Works with
- Women, girls and families
- Available
- Flexible hours, arranged after your free trial lesson
Questions students ask
Which US time zones can you teach in?
We teach students in Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific time. Write your time zone and best times on the trial form and we suggest slots.
I have never learned Arabic. Where do I begin?
Start with the free trial. The teacher checks your level and recommends Modern Standard Arabic or Egyptian Arabic from the first letter.
Can lessons support my university Arabic course?
Yes. Many students book one or two lessons a week to practise speaking, review grammar and prepare for exams alongside their class.
How do I pay from the United States?
You pay in US dollars online with PayPal or a credit or debit card. There is a 3-day money-back guarantee.
How does the free trial lesson work?
Send the short form. We contact you by email or WhatsApp to choose a time. You meet a teacher in a live lesson, and the teacher checks your level and recommends a course.
Do I need to speak Arabic to start?
No. Complete beginners are welcome in every course except Conversation, which suits learners who already know some Arabic.
Book your free trial lesson
Meet a teacher, see how a lesson works and get a recommendation for the right course.