Quranic Arabic
Arabic Classes to Understand the Quran
Quranic grammar, word forms and core vocabulary, taught in private classes for teens and adults who can already read Arabic script.
- One-to-One on Zoom
- Classes 7 Days a Week
- Free 30-Minute Trial
Overview
What Is the Arabic Language Course?
Reading Arabic and understanding it are different skills, and many people recite fluently for years without knowing what most of the words mean. This course teaches the language behind the text: vocabulary, how words are built (Sarf) and how sentences fit together (Nahw), so you begin to understand what you recite.
- For
- Teens and adults
- You need
- To read Arabic script
- Focus
- Quranic Arabic
- Classes
- 30 or 60 minutes
Prerequisites
Can You Read Arabic Script?
In the free trial the teacher hears you read and teaches a short first lesson on meaning.
Yes, you need to read Arabic script already. The course begins with a short review of the letters, not the alphabet from zero.
You are ready if you can
- Read the Arabic letters and vowel marks
- Sound out an unfamiliar word, even slowly
- Read a line of the Quran from the mushaf
Start with another course if
- You cannot read the letters yet: Noorani Qaida
- You read, but with many mistakes, and want correct recitation first: Tajweed
- You mainly want spoken, everyday Arabic. This course covers only a few basic Modern Standard Arabic phrases.
What You Work On
From Letters to Understanding Verses
Review of letters and phonetics
A short check that your reading is secure before you work on meaning.
Sarf (word morphology)
How words are built from roots and patterns, so one root opens up a family of words.
Nahw (sentence structure)
How nouns, verbs and particles fit together, and how word endings show their role.
Core Quranic vocabulary
Words that come up again and again in the Quran, learned in groups.
Reading and understanding Quranic verses
The grammar and vocabulary applied to real verses.
Basic Modern Standard Arabic phrases
A few everyday phrases in the Arabic used in writing and the news today.
Which Arabic?
Quranic Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic
Quranic Arabic is the classical language of the Quran. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the formal Arabic of today's books, news and official writing. They share much of their grammar, but vocabulary and style differ.
This course is built around the Quran, with a few MSA phrases at the end. It is not a spoken Arabic course, and it does not teach a regional dialect.
| Quranic Arabic | Modern Standard Arabic | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you meet it | The Quran, duas, classical texts | Books, news, formal speech |
| In this course | The main focus | A few basic phrases |
In the Class
How an Arabic Class Works
A short passage
You read a verse or a few lines aloud.
Words and roots
You pick out the words you know, then look at how the new ones are built from their roots.
The structure
The teacher shows how the sentence fits together and what the grammar tells you about the meaning.
Something to keep
You leave with a small set of words and one point of grammar to revise.
Teachers
Who Teaches Arabic
We do not list a named Arabic Language teacher on this page. When you book, we match you with a suitable teacher from our team.
How we choose your teacher
We look at course or goal, current level, age group, learning needs, language, preferred days and times and teacher preference, for example a female teacher.
If you would like a female teacher for Arabic, say so when you ask for your trial and we will tell you whether one is free at your times. Read about learning with a female teacher.
Every teacher holds a recognised Quran qualification. Before a teacher joins, we check their original certificates, hear them recite, watch a demo class and check ID and references.
Scheduling
Choosing a Length and a Pace
Grammar and vocabulary need thinking time, so a 60 minute class often suits an adult better than a short one. One longer class a week, with reading in between, is a workable pattern.
If your week is never the same twice, ask about a custom schedule instead of fixed days. We confirm each class in advance rather than assuming the same slot.
- You choose the days and times
- Classes run 7 days a week. You tell us the days and times that suit you, and we match a teacher who is free then.
- Confirmed in your own time zone
- Your class time is agreed in your local time. The class stays at the same local time for the family. The teacher adjusts. See class times where you live.
- Moving a class
- Let us know at least 4 hours before and the class is moved and made up, with no limit on makeups. Missed without notice? The class counts, because the teacher waited.
- Weekends
- Saturday and Sunday classes are available. There is a small extra per weekend class, listed on the Pricing page.
Times and Prices
Times and Packages
Arabic uses the same packages as every other course. A longer class gives time for grammar and reading together.
A plan is a package of classes. The next bill is sent when the package is completed, not on a fixed calendar date. Unused classes in a paid package are refunded.
Packages of classes
Paid per package, not per month.
- Foundation8 classes, 2 a week
- Steady12 classes, 3 a week
- Immersion20 classes, 5 a week
From AUD 65, EUR 35, SGD 55 for 8 classes of 30 minutes. Classes can also be 60 minutes.
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Questions About Arabic Language
Yes. The course begins with a short review of the letters, not the alphabet from zero. If you cannot read the letters yet, Noorani Qaida is the place to start.
No. It is mainly Quranic Arabic, with a few basic Modern Standard Arabic phrases. It does not teach a dialect for conversation.
Yes, it builds towards it. Vocabulary, roots and sentence structure are the foundations, and each class applies them to real verses.
Yes, teenagers who can read Arabic script are welcome. Younger children are better served by Quran for Kids or Islamic Studies first.
No. Quran for Adults is about reading and reciting accurately. This course is about what the words mean and how the language works. Some learners study both.
We cannot promise a date. Understanding builds gradually, and how quickly depends on the classes you take and the vocabulary you revise. The teacher will tell you how you are progressing whenever you ask.
Try a First Arabic Lesson for Free
In 30 minutes the teacher checks your reading and teaches a short first lesson on meaning. No card needed.
Free 30-minute trial · No card needed · No obligation to continue