Practical guides on the Arabic alphabet, Fusha, dialects, and how to study a language well.
Aug 9, 2026
You may know more Arabic than you think—and your skills may not fit neatly into one level. A placement test respects what you already know, shows strengths by skill, and points you toward the most useful next course.
Aug 9, 2026
Compare Egyptian, Syrian, Lebanese, and Gulf Arabic by region, culture, mutual intelligibility, and practical goals. Learn how to choose the dialect that best fits your family, travel, work, or personal interests.
Aug 9, 2026
Arabic’s 28 letters are built from a small set of shapes, dots, and predictable connections. Learn how letter positions, right-to-left reading, and short and long vowels work—and see why the alphabet is a manageable first step.
Aug 9, 2026
Should you begin with Modern Standard Arabic or a spoken dialect? Learn what each form is for, why we keep tracks separate, and when placement can let you begin directly with Egyptian, Syrian, Lebanese, or Gulf Arabic.
Aug 9, 2026
Arabic can take months to use at a basic level and several years to reach B2. Here is a realistic timeline—and how dialect, daily practice, background, and accurate placement change it.