Monthly
$9.99/ month
$24.99 · Launch price
- All four levels
- Written summaries
- Quizzes with audio
- Study groups
- Student support
Arabic for non-Arabic speakers
A step-by-step course built on the Al-Kisai curriculum: short video lessons, written summaries, listening quizzes and study groups, from the alphabet to real conversation.
Cancel any time during the trial and you won't be charged.
لِسَان
lisān — tongue, and language
lām
/l/
Hover or tap a letter to see its name.
The curriculum
Each level builds on the one before. Finish all four and you can hold everyday conversations, read short texts and keep learning on your own.
بَابٌ · قَلَمٌ · كِتَابٌ
bābun · qalamun · kitābun
15 units · 28 lessons · 15 quizzes
Explore level 1هٰذَا بَيْتٌ كَبِيرٌ
hādhā baytun kabīr
20 units · 38 lessons · 39 quizzes
Explore level 2مَاذَا فَعَلْتَ أَمْسِ؟
mādhā faʿalta ams?
17 units · 42 lessons · 33 quizzes
Explore level 3كَيْفَ حَالُكَ؟ بِخَيْرٍ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ
kayfa ḥāluk? bi-khayr, wal-ḥamdu lillāh
22 units · 45 lessons · 41 quizzes
Explore level 4Inside every lesson
A native teacher explains the lesson in clear, slow Arabic with English support at the beginner levels.
The key points of the video on one page, so you can review without rewatching.
Listening and reading questions with audio, so you know what stuck before moving on.
Every lesson is taught by native Arabic speakers who bring the language and its culture with them.
Whether you learn for the Qur'an, for work or for family, lessons connect the language to its Islamic and Arab context.
The Al-Kisai method takes you from the letters to fluency in a fixed order, so you always know what comes next.
Practise with other students and ask teachers questions between lessons.
Book one-to-one sessions when you want feedback on your own goals.
Lessons work on your phone, tablet or computer, around the clock.
“I studied 4 books with Ustadh Abdullah. I started speaking Arabic, learned how to form correct sentences, and improved my vocabulary and grammar. His explanations are clear and simple.”
Abu Noah · Kazakhstan
“I really appreciated his serious methodology: straight to the point, practical, and full of useful vocabulary. I learned so much, may Allah reward him.”
Rachid · France
“I studied the AlKisai program for almost two years. The teaching methods are very clear and beneficial, and he explains the books in an easy, effective way.”
Abdullah · Uzbekistan
“I've reached level 10 and gained strong skills in grammar and spoken Arabic. It's a huge blessing to have such high-quality teaching without needing to travel.”
Hajset Abu Abdur-Rahman · Russia
“I really love Ustadh Abdullah's teaching style and knowledge. I've gained so much benefit and ask Allah to bless this work.”
Aman Abu Aisha · Kazakhstan
“The methodology is excellent, the teacher is very experienced, and the lessons are clear and enjoyable. I'm at level 10 and loving it.”
Medet Bijanov · Kazakhstan
Pricing
One subscription opens all four levels. Choose how often you pay.
$9.99/ month
$24.99 · Launch price
$24.99/ 3 months
$69.99 · Launch price
$59.99/ year
$149.99 · Launch price
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Non-Arabic speakers of any age who want to learn Arabic and speak it, whatever their mother tongue.
Native Arabic-speaking teachers, a proven step-by-step curriculum (Al-Kisai), videos with written summaries and audio quizzes, and the option of private one-to-one tutoring.
Full access to every lesson, summary and quiz in all four levels. If you cancel during the trial you pay nothing.
The four levels are designed to be completed in about a year at a steady pace. You can go faster or slower.
Yes. Lessons, summaries and quizzes work on phones, tablets and computers.
Yes, you receive a certificate when you complete each level.
From your account page, at any time. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for.
Private sessions, questions, suggestions or a problem with your account. Write to us and we'll reply by email.