Languages · Beginner
Go from zero to reading and writing Arabic
A structured online programme that takes you from the first letter to simple texts, with audio, copybooks and regular feedback on your homework.
- Audio for every text
- Copybooks for beginners
- Self-check checklists
- Curator feedback on homework
- 14-day refund policy
Why Arabic feels hard before you start
Arabic looks like a locked door to most beginners. The script runs from right to left, the letters change shape depending on where they stand in a word, and many short vowels are not written at all. It is easy to open a textbook, feel lost on page three and put it away.
The problem is rarely your ability. It is usually the order in which the material is presented. When letters, sounds, grammar and vocabulary arrive all at once, nothing has time to settle. When they arrive in small, well-planned steps, with something to listen to and something to write every week, the script quickly becomes familiar.
This programme is built around that idea. It is written for people who start from nothing and want a calm, structured path: first the sounds and the letters, then writing, then reading short words and sentences, and along the way a first look at grammar and vocabulary.
You do not need to be good at languages, and you do not need any previous contact with Arabic. You need a little time on a regular schedule and the willingness to practise by hand and by ear.
What you will be able to do
- Recognise and name the letters of the Arabic alphabet
You learn each letter together with its sound and its place in the alphabet.
- Write the letters correctly
Copybooks guide your hand through the shapes and the direction of each stroke.
- Join letters into words
You see how letters change form at the start, middle and end of a word.
- Read short words and simple texts aloud
Audio recordings help you check your pronunciation as you go.
- Understand how vowel signs work
You learn the marks that show how a word is pronounced.
- Build a first vocabulary
Every text comes with a glossary that translates the words you meet.
- Recognise the basics of Arabic grammar
You get a first, gentle introduction rather than a wall of rules.
- Check your own progress
Checklists show you what you have mastered and what to repeat.
- 6
- modules
- 2
- lesson releases per week
- 5
- types of learning material
- 0
- prior knowledge required
A programme built for absolute beginners
Many beginner courses assume that you will pick up the alphabet on the side. Here the alphabet is the centre of the first stage. You spend your time on exactly what a beginner needs: sounds you may never have produced before, shapes you have never written, and the habit of reading from right to left.
The materials are varied on purpose. Texts and dialogues give you real language to read. Audio lets you hear how it should sound. Written exercises and crosswords make you recall what you have seen. Copybooks train your hand. Together they give you several ways to remember the same material, which is what makes it stick.
By the end, the aim is simple: you can open a short Arabic text, read it, understand the key words with the help of a glossary, and you are ready to continue to the next stage of learning, which focuses on speaking.
How the course works
The programme runs on a dedicated learning site. New material is opened twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, so you always have a clear next step and the pace is steady without being overwhelming.
You can study at any time that suits you. The main routine is to work through the new material, complete the homework and send it to your curator. The curator reviews your work and answers questions, so you are never left guessing whether you wrote or pronounced something correctly.
Contact with the curator takes place in a messenger group and by email, and the programme also includes broadcasts. Each release comes with texts, dialogues, a glossary with translations, audio recordings, exercises, crosswords, copybook pages and checklists for self-assessment.
A realistic weekly routine is a few short sessions rather than one long one. Short, regular practice works better for a new script than an occasional marathon.
The programme
Six modules take you from the sounds of the language to reading short texts.
1Module 1 — Sounds and first lettersMeet the script, its direction and the first group of letters.
- How the Arabic script works and why it runs right to left
- The first group of letters and their sounds
- Writing the first letters in the copybook
- Listening practice: telling similar sounds apart
2Module 2 — The rest of the alphabetComplete the alphabet and learn to tell similar letters apart.
- The second group of letters and their sounds
- The third group of letters and their sounds
- Letters that look alike and how to distinguish them
- Alphabet review and self-check list
3Module 3 — Letters in wordsSee how letters change shape and join together.
- Letter forms at the start, middle and end of a word
- Letters that do not connect to the next one
- Writing joined words step by step
- Copying short words from dictation
4Module 4 — Vowels and reading signsLearn the signs that show how a word is pronounced.
- Short vowel signs
- Long vowels and how to read them
- Doubled consonants and the sign that marks them
- Reading practice with audio support
5Module 5 — First reading and vocabularyRead simple texts and dialogues with the help of a glossary.
- Reading your first short words aloud
- A short dialogue with a translated glossary
- Everyday vocabulary for the first texts
- Crossword and vocabulary review
6Module 6 — A first look at grammarMeet the basic building blocks of Arabic grammar.
- The definite article and how it is written
- Sun letters and moon letters
- Final tests on reading and writing
- Checklist: what you can do and where to go next
What you get
- Texts and dialogues
Reading material that grows with your skills.
- Glossary with translations
Every word you meet is translated, so you do not need a separate dictionary.
- Audio recordings
Listening, correct reading and pronunciation practice.
- Copybooks for beginners
Guided practice pages for writing the letters by hand.
- Exercises and crosswords
A wide range of tasks to help you remember and apply what you learn.
- Self-check checklists
A clear way to see your progress and decide what to repeat.
- Curator feedback
Your homework is reviewed and your questions are answered.
- Lasting access to the materials
Come back to texts, audio and copybooks whenever you want to revise.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- You have never studied Arabic and want to start with the alphabet.
- You want to learn to read and write in a short, structured period.
- You prefer clear steps, regular deadlines and feedback to figuring everything out alone.
- You like learning with audio, writing practice and short exercises.
- You plan to continue to speaking and grammar later and want a solid foundation.
Probably not a fit if…
- You already read Arabic confidently and want advanced grammar.
- You are looking for a conversation-only course with no focus on the script.
- You want live one-to-one tutoring rather than a self-paced online programme.
- You cannot spare even a little time each week for practice.
After the course
When you finish, the Arabic script is no longer a row of unfamiliar symbols. You know the letters, you can write them by hand and you can read short words and simple texts aloud, checking your pronunciation against the audio.
You also carry a small but useful vocabulary and a first understanding of how the language is organised, from the definite article to the way letters are written and joined.
Most importantly, you have a habit of regular study. That makes the next step, learning to speak and building sentences, much easier, because you no longer have to fight the alphabet at the same time.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need each week?
New material is released twice a week, and a few short sessions are usually enough to work through it and do the homework. Plan on a regular routine rather than one long weekly session.
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No. The programme starts from the very first letter and assumes no previous contact with Arabic.
How does access work after payment?
After you pay, you receive access to the learning site. New lessons then open twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, so you follow a steady rhythm.
What format are the lessons in?
Lessons are online and self-paced. They combine texts, dialogues, a translated glossary, audio recordings, written exercises, crosswords, copybook pages and checklists, with broadcasts as well.
Will I get feedback on my work?
Yes. You complete the homework and send it to the curator, who is available in a messenger group and by email to answer your questions.
Can I study at any time of day?
Yes. You choose when to study. The main thing is to go through each release, complete the homework and send it in.
Does the material stay available?
Yes. You can return to the texts, audio and copybooks to revise whenever you like.
What is the refund policy?
You can request a refund within 14 days of your purchase if the programme is not what you expected.
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