Introduction to Arabic

Introduction to Arabic is a 6-week beginner course that gets you speaking, reading, and understanding Modern Standard Arabic from the very first session. You'll learn to hold real conversations — the kind you'd actually need while traveling, exploring a city, or connecting with Arabic speakers in group settings. Along the way, you'll crack the code of Arabic script, learning to read signs, transit directions, and common public phrases that would otherwise look like a mystery. No prior experience needed — this course is built specifically for students starting from zero and ready to lay a serious foundation for one of the world's most widely spoken languages.

Arabic Script and Sounds Crack the code of Arabic script, written right to left with letters that change shape as they connect, and learn to pronounce the sounds that don't exist in English.

Greetings and Introductions Greet people, introduce yourself, and hold your first conversations in Modern Standard Arabic, the formal register used across the Arab world.

Numbers, Dates, and Times Count, talk about prices and times, and handle the numbers you need for travel and everyday plans.

Markets and Shopping Shop, ask about prices, and handle everyday exchanges in markets and stores.

Getting Around Ask for directions, read street signs and transit labels, and navigate public spaces with basic comprehension.

Everyday Conversation Socialize in group settings and form your own sentences, building an understanding of how Modern Standard Arabic works as a foundation for future study.