Arabic

Learn Arabic Online & in London

Arabic is spoken by more than 319 million people and is the fifth most spoken language in the world. It is an official language in 26 states spread across the Middle East and Africa. The Arabic language has influenced several other languages including Persian, Turkish and even Spanish. Arabic comes from the same language family as Hebrew with both languages written from right to left.

Our Arabic courses are designed to teach you how to speak, understand, read and write Arabic confidently. We offer beginner to advanced level courses to make learning Arabic accessible to everyone. Browse our courses below and choose from a range of classes either during the daytime, evening and on weekends.

Flexible Learning—In-Person or Online

Join us at our vibrant Covent Garden campus, an inspiring hub designed to support your learning with modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Explore our facilities.

Prefer the flexibility of online study? Our live, interactive online courses bring expert teaching straight to you, wherever you are.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

Meet Alaa, one of our Arabic tutors:

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  1. Arabic beginners: module 1
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    Course start date:  Tue 3 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)

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    Tutors:  Taïssir K Mahmoud

    Learn Arabic either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.

    This beginner course introduces Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), focusing on basic speaking and listening skills, essential vocabulary, and grammar for everyday communication. More details are available at the end of this webpage.

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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