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ONLINE ARABIC LESSONS


The Arab Peninsula is one of the world’s most significant economies, so learning the language will certainly come in handy if you plan to do business with one (or more!) of the 22 countries that use Standard Modern Arabic as a lingua franca or another form of Arabic. Also, if you need to become proficient in Arabic to communicate with friends or family or if you simply want to travel to the Peninsula and speak to the locals in their native language, you can get started with an online Arabic course today.



What will you learn with us?

Get in touch with us at Listen & Learn and we will prepare a personalised course that considers your needs and schedule. This means you can study the form of Arabic most relevant to you, whatever your current level of proficiency. If you’ve never taken language lessons, you will start with a course called Survival Arabic, where you’ll learn basic expressions and grammar, so you can begin having basic conversations in no time. Furthermore, you will start to learn a whole new writing system: the abjad.

As you advance to higher levels, our native-speaking instructors will consider your preferences when planning the lessons. For instance, those who would like to acquire the language while listening to great Arab music, by artists like Fairuz, can certainly do so. Our lessons are fun and interactive, so you’ll always feel motivated to keep on learning!



Why take an online Arabic course?

  • You only need a stable connection and a device, such as a smartphone or a desktop computer, plus Skype, to get started.
  • Technical support is available in case you need help downloading or testing the software for your lessons.
  • Our lessons are convenient and flexible. As nobody has to commute, you can reschedule your class with just 1 business day’s notice.
  • Study alone or in small groups. It’s up to you if you want to take individual lessons or closed-group sessions with co-workers, friends, or family members (max. of 8 people per group).

These are completely free and will take no more than 15 minutes

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” مع جريدة” (With a Newspaper)

Looking for a song in Arabic that is catchy, easy to understand and not too grammatically complex? “With a Newspaper” is the perfect choice for you. Based on the poems of Syrian writer Nizar Qabbani, it tells the emotional story of two refugees who flee their country looking for a better life. The lyrics are beautiful and use formal Arabic, so you can practise what you learn in your course with Listen & Learn. Furthermore, this song is well-known, so you won’t have any problems finding the lyrics online! Click here to listen to this song.

arabic Songs

“حبيتك بالصيف” (I Loved You in the Summer)

“I Loved You in the Summer” is a romantic song by one of the most well-known Arab singers from Lebanon, Fayrouz. This song is great for beginners because it uses a lot of basic vocabulary, like the seasons (alsayf is summer, shata’ is winter, rbye is spring and alkharif is autumn). But the song is also useful for advanced levels who want to put their vocabulary to the test and challenge themselves to understand the gist of the song: unrequited love. The singer uses advanced words and expressions to describe her suffering, so keep the lyrics to hand! Click here to listen to this song.

“انت عمرى” (You Are My Life)

“You Are My Life” is, as you may have guessed, a romantic song by an Egyptian singer and songwriter, so it’s a great idea to listen to it to familiarise yourself with different Arabic accents. Some new terms you will hear include your eyes (euyunk), your light (nurik) and my heart (qalbi). In terms of grammar, the song is quite simple because it only includes verbs in the past and the imperative, like forgot (nasit) or gave (aetaa), so listening to the song is a great way to revise your course contents. Click here to listen to "You are my life".

arabic Books

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Your First 100 Words in Arabic

Beginner-level students can take advantage of this book designed to help learners overcome the obstacles of reading and writing the Arabic script. It mainly focuses on calligraphy and how letters are joined to form words with clear explanations in English, so you don’t have any doubts. Each chapter represents the vocabulary category you will be learning, such as home, opposites, animals, parts of the body, and more. Plus, the book includes a set of flashcards with charming visuals to help you remember new terms and a workbook with hundreds of grammar and vocabulary exercises. Click here to buy the book.

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The Night Mail – Hoda Barakat

The Night Mail will introduce you to the gripping story of four immigrants who have arrived in Lebanon. The novel depicts how their fates intertwine by chance and how the conflict and trauma affect them. In addition to learning more Arabic vocabulary and structures, you will discover the Lebanese culture and history (such as the Lebanese Civil War, 1975–1990). You will also read and learn more about how the characters celebrate Eid al-Fitr (Breaking the Fast), a religious festivity commemorated by Muslims all over the world. Click here and learn more about the novel.

Women Without Trace – Mohammed Abi Samra

If want to learn Arabic while getting to know more about the women of the MENA region, then Women Without Trace by Mohammed Abi Samra is the novel for you. The story follows four women, scattered across Lebanon, and the hardships they endure during the Lebanese Civil War. In addition to exploring themes like identity and diaspora, the novel shows how women’s lives compared to those of the men. The narrative is quite complex, so the book is best suited for advanced learners. Click here and learn more about the novel.

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