Arabic

Learning Arabic is incredibly rewarding, but no one will deny that it can be challenging! Whether you are a beginner learning Modern Standard Arabic or an advanced student working on your dialect skills, most Arabic students have experienced the struggle to find the perfect resources, keep up the motivation to practise, and to maximise their progress. But we are here to help – set yourself up for success and learn smarter, not harder with our top tips and favourite tools for Arabic language learning!

We’re so glad that you’re considering learning Arabic, and if you’re wondering which Arabic dialect to learn you’ve come to the right place! You may have been taken aback to find out that choosing to study Arabic isn’t a clear-cut decision – the range of dialects make things a touch more complicated than for some other languages. But never fear, in this series of blog posts we’ll be breaking down the pros and cons of studying each of the major forms of Arabic and its colloquial dialects, so you can make an informed choice. This week we’re taking a look at Modern Standard Arabic, the formal form of the language, also known as Fusha. We’ll be looking at the good, the bad, and the ugly (we’re looking at you, casing system!) to help make your decision as easy as possible!

Wondering which Arabic dialect to learn? This series of articles will give you a rundown of things to consider for each of the main Arabic dialects. We’ll go through everything from career prospects to the logistics of studying in each region of the Middle East and North Africa, to hopefully make your choice a little easier! This week, we’re kicking things off with the Levantine Arabic dialect.