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Learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) online with AI speaking practice, Arabic alphabet training, and pronunciation feedback to build confident conversation skills.
L1 to L2 Optimisation
LearnLingo.ai provides personalised learning paths optimised for your native language, focusing on Modern Standard Arabic pronunciation, grammar, and script.
CEFR-Aligned Learning Path
A1
Beginner - Arabic alphabet, script, and survival phrases in Modern Standard Arabic
120-150 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Read and write the Arabic alphabet and connect letters in words
- Use basic greetings and courtesy phrases in Modern Standard Arabic
- Introduce yourself and ask simple questions using MSA sentence patterns
A2
Elementary - Simple conversations in Modern Standard Arabic
250-300 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Handle basic social interactions and daily routines in MSA
- Describe family, home, and daily activities using simple sentences
- Read short texts with vowel markings (tashkeel)
B1
Intermediate - Practical communication in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
500-600 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Handle structured conversations about familiar topics in MSA
- Express opinions and reasons using common connectors
- Understand news headlines and short articles in standard Arabic
B2
Upper Intermediate - Complex discussions and media in MSA
800-1000 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Follow news broadcasts and documentaries in Modern Standard Arabic
- Participate in debates on current affairs using formal register
- Write formal letters and short reports in MSA
C1
Advanced - Professional and literary Arabic in formal registers
1200-1500 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Read classical and modern literature with strong comprehension
- Use Arabic professionally in formal settings
- Summarise and critique complex texts in MSA
C2
Proficiency - Mastery of Modern Standard Arabic
2000+ hours of study
You will be able to:
- Understand advanced academic, legal, and media texts
- Sustain nuanced discussions with precise vocabulary
- Express subtle cultural nuance and rhetoric in formal Arabic
Real-World Practice Scenarios
Registering at a university office
Tasks you'll practice:
- • Greet staff politely and introduce yourself
- • Ask about office hours and required documents
- • Provide basic personal details
- • Thank the staff and close the conversation
Language focus:
Participating in a TV interview in Modern Standard Arabic
Tasks you'll practice:
- • Introduce yourself professionally in formal Arabic
- • Express views on social topics with clear structure
- • Handle unexpected questions with calm transitions
- • Conclude with appropriate thanks
Language focus:
Cultural Context & Etiquette
Greetings
- • Right hand for handshakes and gestures
- • "As-salāmu ʿalaykum" works everywhere
- • Expect longer, warmer greetings than Western norms
Etiquette
- • Remove shoes when entering homes
- • Accept hospitality - refusing can offend
- • Friday is the holy day, not Sunday
Business Culture
- • Relationships precede business dealings
- • Expect indirect communication styles
- • Respect for hierarchy and age
Exam Preparation
Available Exams
- • ALPT - Arabic Language Proficiency Test
- • ACTFL Arabic assessments
- • GCSE Arabic, A-Level Arabic
- • University placement tests
Preparation Tips
- • ALPT is computer-adaptive; get used to questions that adjust in difficulty.
- • The first three sections are multiple-choice; writing requires typed responses.
- • Speaking (Comprehensive package) is live with a qualified Arabic teacher.
Your Learning Toolkit
Master the script first, then build Modern Standard Arabic vocabulary, grammar, listening, and speaking.
Daily Practice
- Write Arabic letters in different positions
- Shadow MSA news clips for pronunciation
- Practice root patterns with flashcards
- Read short texts with tashkeel
Immersion Tips
- Watch Arabic news and documentaries in Modern Standard Arabic
- Use Arabic keyboard on your devices
- Read graded readers in MSA
- Listen to Arabic podcasts in formal register
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