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Why Learn Arabic?

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is one of the youngest languages on the planet – and one of the fastest-growing. Considered the lingua franca of the Middle East and large areas of Northern Africa, modern Arabic is based on Classical Arabic, the predominant language of the Arabic world up until the mid-1800s. Nearly 350 million people worldwide use Modern Standard Arabic, and the language is the official tongue of more than 25 countries. The ability to speak and read modern Arabic is essential for anyone involved with regular, widespread communication in the Middle East (mass media, law, politics, government & regulatory activities, etc.).

If you need to learn Arabic for your job, professional development, family connections, or simply to check off another personal goal, Pimsleur is the only learning platform you need. Our Modern Standard Arabic lessons are based around the Pimsleur Method™, our scientifically proven techniques for learning any new language. We’ll get you learning Arabic the fun and collaborative way.

Learn the Arabic language and enjoy:

  • More in-depth travel experiences
  • A greater understanding of some of the world’s oldest, most interesting cultures
  • Deep, meaningful conversations – or casual chats – with native Arabic speakers
  • And much more

If you’d like to learn to speak Arabic only, our Premium subscription is your best option. For access to every language in the Pimsleur library (more than 50 languages and growing), go with an All Access subscription. We also have courses on Egyptian Arabic and Eastern Arabic.

Take control of your learning goals with Pimsleur – we’re ready to help you learn Arabic today!

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The Best Way to Learn the Arabic Language

When you first acquired your native language as a child, you learned through listening and robust, active participation with a heavy emphasis on your aural and oral skills. Pimsleur takes the same approach as you’re learning Arabic.

So skip those boring grammar lessons and set those bland textbooks aside. With our collaborative & comprehensive learning tools like Speak Easy Challenges, Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback, Digital Flash Cards and much more, you’ll learn to speak Arabic in a natural, fluid way. We build a direct learning route between your natural curiosity and the core of the Arabic language.

Pimsleur helps you learn Modern Standard Arabic like a child, but with all the grown-up innovations you’d expect from the world’s premier language learning platform. Experience Arabic language learning the way it was meant to be – sign up with Pimsleur today!

Why Choose Pimsleur for Online Modern Standard Arabic Lessons?

Our goal is to help you speak Arabic conversationally. And we’ll ensure you do, thanks to our convenient app. Learn Arabic online no matter what you’re doing…no matter where you happen to be. At home, learn the Arabic language in front of your computer. If you’re on the go or busy, use our app while taking a walk, doing chores, or even driving in the car.

Just bring a passion for learning Arabic – we’ll do the rest!

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Common Questions About Learning Arabic

Is Arabic a difficult language to learn?

The degree of difficulty in learning Arabic is largely dependent on two factors. You control the first one: your effort and enthusiasm. The second factor depends on what kind of tools and resources you use to learn the Arabic language. With Pimsleur, Arabic language learning is easier (and faster) than you might think. The Arabic language is completely foreign to native English speakers. If you want to learn to speak Arabic the intuitive way, you’ve come to the right place…we emphasize listening and speaking – aural and oral skills, respectively – to help you learn Arabic.

How long does it take to learn Arabic?

Going the traditional route – plenty of time reading textbooks, not focusing on those oral and aural abilities – could take months to learn Arabic. That’s not the Pimsleur formula. Our goal is to get you speaking Arabic conversationally quickly. In order to optimize and accelerate your Arabic language learning, we have the ideal assortment of tools to help you get there. From our Core Lessons to Speed Round Games to Digital Flash Cards and more, you can learn the Arabic language quickly. After your very first lesson, you’ll be able to speak basic Arabic phrases and words. And subsequent Arabic lessons help you build confidence as you become comfortable in your new language.

What are the main challenges when learning the Arabic language?

In Modern Standard Arabic, similar to Eastern Arabic and Egyptian Arabic, you have to master a difficult, sophisticated way of sounding out vowels. Arabic vowels are notorious for their precision, both long and short ones. While vowels present challenges while you learn Arabic, consonants are likewise tricky to pick up, those not as hard as vowels. Along with these nuanced rules, word order and sentence structure have considerable variability. But as you learn the Arabic language with Pimsleur, you’ll utilize all of our lessons and courses to turn challenges into learning opportunities!

How important is pronunciation in learning Arabic?

Without proper pronunciation, it’s impossible to speak Arabic correctly. That’s why Pimsleur is such a popular learning program. Along with listening and speaking, we always keep pronunciation on the educational radar. Given the tricky vowel and consonant sounds (phonemes) we referenced before, you have to more or less retrain your regular way of speaking to learn Arabic the right way. This means using your entire pronunciation arsenal – your tongue, palate, throat, and more – to nail down difficult Arabic pronunciation. With our Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback tool, you have the ideal resource to assist as you take Arabic courses.

Are the Arabic lessons suitable for complete beginners?

Novices are encouraged to sign up with Pimsleur for Arabic language learning expertise. Total beginners excel with our courses, even those with zero baseline knowledge of the language. Our accessible, flexible, versatile lessons are also available anytime, anywhere, with the Pimsleur app in your pocket. It’s always a great time to learn Arabic with Pimsleur!
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