Which form of Arabic should I learn?

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is used in writing, media and formal speech across the Arab world. Regional dialects (Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf) are used in daily conversation. Our tutors can guide you based on your goals.

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Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world and the liturgical language of over 1.8 billion Muslims. Our tutors teach Modern Standard Arabic and dialects for communication, study and cultural understanding.

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Read and write Arabic script

Understand the Quran in its original language

Communicate in Modern Standard Arabic

Learn a regional dialect for travel or work

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