Arabic
Modern Standard Arabic, from A0 to C1
Modern Standard Arabic (al-fuṣḥā) is the language of newspapers, literature, science and official communication throughout the Arab world. You learn it with a programme your teacher developed herself: step by step, from the alphabet to academic texts.
- Levels A0–C1
- Fully online
- Explanations in English, Dutch, Polish or Arabic.
Who is it for?
- Complete beginners who want to learn the Arabic script
- Students of Arabic, Middle Eastern studies or religious studies
- Professionals in diplomacy, journalism, defence or international cooperation
- Speakers of an Arabic dialect who want to master the standard language
- Anyone with a personal connection to the Arabic language and culture
What you learn at each level
- A0
Script and sounds
The Arabic alphabet, reading and writing with vowel marks, and pronouncing sounds your own language doesn't have.
- A1
First conversations
Introducing yourself, asking and answering simple questions, numbers, everyday vocabulary and basic sentence structure.
- A2
Everyday situations
Talking about family, work and free time, reading short texts, the past tense and common verb forms.
- B1
Independent communication
Giving your opinion, telling stories, understanding longer texts and news items, and the derived verb forms.
- B2
Fluent and nuanced
Discussing social issues, reading newspapers and essays, writing formal letters and argumentative texts.
- C1
Academic Arabic
Literary, scientific and political texts, style and register, presenting and writing at a high level.
How you learn Arabic at Olingua
Script from day one
No transliteration as a crutch: from the first lesson you read and write in Arabic script.
Grammar that makes sense
Clear explanations of the system behind the language: roots, patterns and cases, with plenty of examples.
All four skills
Reading, listening, writing and speaking in every lesson, with authentic material from B1 onwards.
Lesson formats
One-to-one lessons
Fully tailored to your goals, level and schedule. Ideal if you want to progress quickly or have a specific goal, such as an exam or a move abroad.
Small groups
Learn together with others at the same level, in groups of no more than six. Fixed lesson times, a fixed curriculum and plenty of speaking practice.
Ready to start?
Book a free introductory lesson. No obligation, and afterwards you'll know exactly where you stand.
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