Arabic Language Learning

Explore everyday Arabic vocabulary with First Thousand Words in Arabic by Heather Amery, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Busy picture scenes and labelled objects help children connect words with familiar situations, making the book an inviting introduction to learning vocabulary visually. This bilingual English and...

Introduce younger learners to Arabic with Arabic Without Tears: Book 1 by Imran Hamza Alawiye. Designed for children working with a parent or teacher, this illustrated book starts with the alphabet and uses guided written exercises to practise the shapes of individual letters. Tracing...

Start learning Arabic with Beginners' Arabic by Frances Altorfer and Mairi Smart. Created for new learners and people refreshing earlier study, this course uses clear explanations, practice activities and illustrations to introduce the language through useful everyday situations. Online audio supports listening and pronunciation,...

Expand your Arabic vocabulary with Mastering Arabic Vocabulary and Pronunciation by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar. Combining reference material with practical exercises, the book organises vocabulary by theme and gives learners opportunities to practise listening, repetition and word use. Sections support both early beginners...

Build your knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic with the fourth edition of Mastering Arabic 1 by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar. The course introduces Arabic script from the start and develops language skills through everyday topics, including family, work, places, food and future plans....

Fit Arabic practice into your day with DK's 15 Minute Arabic. This visual language course divides everyday topics into short lessons, covering situations such as shopping, travel, food and drink, leisure and business. Its twelve-chapter structure gives learners a clear route through vocabulary and...

Learn the spoken Arabic of the Arabian Gulf with this Teach Yourself course by Frances Smart and Jack Smart. The lessons focus on practical communication, moving through situations such as introductions, telephone conversations and talking about work. Vocabulary and grammar are presented in the...

Build a clear foundation in reading Arabic with Arabic Script Hacking by Judith Meyer. This practical introduction helps new learners recognise the alphabet, understand letter shapes and begin working out familiar words. Memory aids and focused exercises make the script easier to approach one...

Develop Arabic handwriting with Mastering Arabic Script: A Guide to Handwriting by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar. This illustrated guide explains the riq'a handwriting style and compares it with the naskh forms commonly seen in print, helping learners recognise the relationship between written and...

Practise Modern Standard Arabic through eight short stories created for intermediate learners. Olly Richards combines different genres with controlled language, giving readers a chance to build vocabulary and comprehension while following a complete story. The material is aimed at learners around B1 and approaching...