# Arabic for Non-Native Speakers

- Link: https://elquranonline.com/en/courses/arabic-non-native/
- Published: 2026-10-10T01:40:52+03:00
- Author: Ismail

## The course at a glance

 Course details  |  Level |  All levels |  
 |  Who it’s for |  Teens and adults who don’t speak Arabic, from complete beginners to advanced learners |  
 |  Format |  Live 1-on-1 video (one teacher, one student) |  
 |  Teachers |  Male and female graduates of Arabic language faculties |  
 |  Class length |  30 minutes, twice a week |  
 |  Typical duration |  Depends on your level and goal; set after the free trial class |  
 |  Teaching language |  English or Arabic |  
 |  Price |  [$40 a month for two 30-minute classes a week](https://elquranonline.com/en/pricing/#arabic) |

## What will I learn?

 * Arabic letters and sounds, including the sounds English speakers find hardest
 * Everyday words and phrases: introductions, family, work, travel and shopping
 * Reading and writing, from single words to short texts
 * Core grammar step by step: nominal and verbal sentences, pronouns, verbs and 
   their forms
 * Speaking and listening practice in real situations every class
 * Quranic vocabulary and the words of the prayer, if you want to understand what
   you recite

## What are the levels?

 1. **Beginner**: letters and sounds, words and sentences for introductions and daily
    life.
 2. **Intermediate**: reading short texts, writing a paragraph, core grammar and longer
    conversations.
 3. **Advanced**: reading and understanding longer texts, written expression and more
    detailed grammar.

The teacher checks your level in the free trial class and you start where you fit.

## Standard Arabic or a dialect?

We teach Modern Standard Arabic, the language of the Quran, books and the news, 
understood across the Arab world. If you need words from a particular dialect for
work or travel, tell your teacher and they will add them to your plan.

## How is the course shaped to your goal?

 Course focus by goal  |  Your goal |  What we focus on |  
   |  Understanding the Quran and prayer |  Common Quranic vocabulary and core grammar and morphology |  
 |  Travel and work |  Everyday conversation and listening |  
 |  Study |  Reading, writing and Modern Standard Arabic grammar |

## What happens in a class?

Each class starts by reviewing last time’s vocabulary, then a new reading or grammar
lesson, then a short conversation where you use what you learned, and ends with 
a little homework.

Every week you get a short written report: what was covered, recurring mistakes,
and next week’s goal.

## Who teaches this course?

This course is taught by male and female teachers who graduated from Arabic language
faculties, and you can choose a female teacher. [Our teachers’ specialties](https://elquranonline.com/en/teachers/)

## How much does the course cost?

$40 a month for two 30-minute classes a week, the same price for all our Arabic 
courses. There is no registration fee; you can pay by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or
bank transfer, with a full refund within 7 days of payment. [All packages and prices](https://elquranonline.com/en/pricing/)

## How do I start?

 1. Book the [free trial class](https://elquranonline.com/en/book-trial/) with the 
    form or on WhatsApp.
 2. We reply within 24 hours and suggest a male or female teacher and a time in your
    time zone.
 3. In the trial class the teacher checks your level and suggests a plan and number
    of classes.
 4. You choose a package and start classes on Zoom or Google Meet.
 5. Every week you get a written report: what was covered and next week’s goal.

## What comes next?

 * [Noorani Qaida](https://elquranonline.com/en/courses/noorani-qaida/)
 * [Quran Memorization for Adults](https://elquranonline.com/en/courses/adults-quran/)