Go from the alphabet to fluent — your way.
Learn Modern Standard Arabic with self-paced interactive courses aligned to the Madinah Book curriculum.
Today’s lesson
The Arabic alphabet
Lesson 1 · Reading & writing
AI feedback: Great — now join the letters ب + ا = با
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This is the actual first lesson of Book 1 · Level 1. Tap any Arabic word to hear it pronounced and move through the slides — no account needed. Sign up free to take the activities and track your progress.
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Self-paced courses
Interactive whiteboard lessons with audio narration and in-lesson activities. Start anytime and learn at your own pace.
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Built to actually get you speaking
A modern learning experience — interactive lessons, AI support, and a structure that keeps you moving.
AI feedback & a study buddy
Submit your work for instant, friendly feedback, and ask the built-in AI companion for help on any lesson.
A clear pathway
16 levels across the Madinah Book series — you always know exactly what to learn next.
Interactive, not passive
Whiteboard slides, audio narration and activities mean you practise as you go — not just watch videos.
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Track your streak, course completion and current level, all in one simple dashboard.
A clear path from hello to fluent
A Foundation course then the three Madinah books — 16 levels, so you always know where you stand.
Beginner
- Read & write the script first
- Your first real sentences
- Everyday vocabulary
Intermediate
- Verbs: past, present & future
- Narrate and describe
- Numbers, plurals & questions
Advanced
- The ten verb forms
- Passive, moods & weak verbs
- Read real Arabic texts
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Start with the Foundation course, or jump straight in at your level — every course is tagged to the Madinah pathway.
Learn interactively
Work through whiteboard lessons with audio and activities, with AI feedback whenever you need it.
Practise & track progress
Submit your practice for grading, and watch your streak and fluency grow in your dashboard.
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- Placement test to find your level
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Common questions
What Arabic Classroom is, who it’s for, and how to get started.
- What is Arabic Classroom?
- Arabic Classroom is an online school for Modern Standard Arabic (MSA / Fuṣḥā). The website is in English; the courses teach Arabic. It offers interactive self-paced courses aligned to the celebrated Madinah Book series, taking you from the Arabic alphabet to fluent reading, writing and speaking.
- Is Arabic Classroom self-paced?
- Yes — fully self-paced. Work through the interactive courses anytime, at your own speed; your progress, streaks and review queue keep you on track.
- Does Arabic Classroom use AI?
- Yes. A built-in AI study companion can help you on any lesson, you can submit your work for instant, friendly AI feedback, and the vocabulary notebook gives an English definition and pronunciation for any Arabic word. Lessons also include natural AI-generated audio narration.
- What variety of Arabic does Arabic Classroom teach?
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA / Fuṣḥā) — the formal written and broadcast standard used across the Arab world. You start with the Arabic script and sounds, then build grammar, reading, writing and formal speaking.
- What levels does Arabic Classroom teach?
- A 16-level pathway across four stages: a Foundation course that teaches you to read and write, then Madinah Book 1 (Beginner, A1), Book 2 (Intermediate, A2–B1) and Book 3 (Advanced, B1–B2) — so you always know what to study next.
- Is Arabic Classroom good for absolute beginners?
- Yes. The Foundation course starts with the Arabic alphabet and sounds — the 28 letters and their joined forms, plus the short and long vowels — before Madinah Book 1 begins your first words, the definite article “al-”, and simple sentences.
- Can I learn Arabic with a real teacher?
- Yes. Handwriting and exercise slides can be submitted for grading — a teacher reviews your work and returns it with corrections, a score and feedback.
- How do I know which level to start at?
- Take the free placement test, or start with the Foundation reading-and-writing course if you’re a beginner — every course is tagged with its place on the Madinah pathway so you can pick the right starting point.
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