Online Arabic classes
Live Arabic lessons, wherever you are
Learn Arabic with native trainers in live online classes, then practise with lessons and quizzes in the app.
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Programs
Find your program
Six live programs, from your first letters to your next job interview.
Every program: 2 classes a week, 60 minutes each, in a group or one to one.
All programs
BeginnerBeginner ArabicStart from the alphabet and hold your first everyday conversations.About 10 weeks
IntermediateIntermediate ArabicBuild fluency and confidence in real conversations.
AdvancedAdvanced ArabicRefine your Arabic for work, study and culture.
KidsArabic for KidsPlayful live lessons that help children love Arabic.
BeginnerArabic for TravelersThe Arabic you need for your trip, from greetings to getting around.
IntermediateArabic Interview SkillsPrepare to answer interview questions in Arabic with confidence.
Arabic culture
More than a language
Every word you learn opens a door: to Petra and the desert of Wadi Rum, to a cup of Arabic coffee, to the souq and the calligrapher's pen.
البتراءal-batra · Petra, the rose-red city 
سوقsouq · market 
قهوةqahwa · coffee 
خطkhatt · calligraphy 
عمّانamman · Amman, where we teach from 
صحراءsahra · desert
Learn free
Try Arabic before your first class
Four short tools with audio, free and without signing up. Press play and start.
- 5 exercises2-minute mini-lessonHear, read, write and match seven everyday words.Start the lesson
- 10 questionsFree level checkTen questions show where to start, and your trainer sees the result.Check my level
- 28 lettersThe Arabic alphabetAll 28 letters with their sounds, their four shapes and a word for each.Learn the letters
- 20 phrasesPhrases for your tripTwenty phrases for greetings, getting around and ordering food.Hear the phrases
Vocabulary magazine
Sixty words, one page at a time
Turn the pages of our free illustrated book: every word with a photo, its vowelled Arabic, a recording and its meaning, from your first words to your job interview.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Arabic for Traveling
- Arabic for Kids
- Arabic for Job Interviews
Why Yalla 3arabi
Why learn with us
Arabic is easier with a teacher who grew up speaking it. Every class is live, personal and built around your goals.
- Native expertise
- Learn from native Arabic-speaking trainers.
- Personalised lessons
- Classes that follow your level and goals.
- All levels
- From your first letters to advanced Arabic.
- Engaging and interactive
- Live practice in every class.
- Flexible and convenient
- Join from your phone, tablet or computer.
Step by step
How it works
- Step 1
Choose a program
Pick the course and a group or one-to-one package.
- Step 2
Join live classes
Classes run on Zoom from the app or the web app.
- Step 3
Practise and track progress
Lessons, quizzes and progress in one place.
Shahed Al Balawi
Founder & CEO | Arabic Language Education Specialist
Her vision is simple: transform Arabic from a language people study into a language they confidently live, speak, and connect through.
With more than 12 years of experience in Arabic language education, Shahed Al Balawi is the Founder & CEO behind a modern vision for how Arabic should be learned, experienced, and understood.
- Has taught at
- Jordan Language Academy
- Alef Education
- TutorComp
- SIT
- Teaches in
- Arabic
- English
Testimonials
What students say
I’ve been learning from Shahed for almost a year now and my Arabic has significantly improved, especially my reading. She is patient and explains difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand and I would recommend her to anyone looking to learn Arabic, whatever your level.
Nooran T.Facebook recommendation
Shahed’s lessons really helped me and got me speaking more confidently, she really has a magic touch!
Ebun A.Facebook recommendation
Shahed has really helped me improve my speaking and challenges me by speaking about difficult topics. I’ve really enjoyed my lessons with her and highly recommend her for whichever level you’re at!
Fatima T.Facebook recommendation
Apps
Learn on any device
The Yalla 3arabi app for iPhone, iPad and Android, and the web app in your browser.
Yallah! Learn Arabic live from Jordan.
Our trainers teach from Amman to students all over the world. Book a trial lesson to meet yours and find your level, or ask us anything first by email or WhatsApp.