Le numérique et Internet , الإنترنت والرقمنة12 min
Le monde du travail , عالم العمل12 min
L'économie du Golfe et les start-ups arabes , اقتصاد الخليج والشركات الناشئة12 min
L'intelligence artificielle et l'avenir , الذكاء الاصطناعي والمستقبل12 min

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💼al-3amal wa-l-hayat al-mihaniyya - Travail et vie professionnelle

al-3amal - le monde du travail18 min
al-mihan - les metiers18 min
muqabalat al-3amal - l'entretien d'embauche18 min
as-sira adh-dhatiyya - le CV18 min
ar-ratib wa-l-3aqd - salaire et contrat18 min
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🏠al-sakan wa al-hayat al-yawmiyya - logement et vie quotidienne

al-bahth 3an sakan - chercher et louer un logement18 min
ghuraf al-bayt - les pieces et l'amenagement18 min
al-a3mal al-manziliyya - taches menageres et routine18 min
al-jiwar wa al-hayy - le voisinage et le quartier18 min
mashakil al-sakan - problemes et reparations18 min
+ 1 more

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📰al-sahafa al-3arabiyya - la presse arabe

al-Jazeera - la chaine panarabique14 min
Asharq Al-Awsat - le quotidien panarabe14 min
al-mufradat al-siyasiyya - lexique politique14 min
al-iqtisad - lexique économique14 min
al-niza3 wa al-diblumasiyya - conflit et diplomatie14 min
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📚al-adab al-3arabi al-hadith - litterature moderne

Naguib Mahfouz - le Nobel egyptien14 min
Adunis - le poete revolutionnaire14 min
Mahmoud Darwish - le poete palestinien14 min
al-riwaya al-3arabiyya al-mu3asira - roman contemporain14 min
al-masrah - le theatre arabe moderne13 min
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📖al-nahw al-mu3assal - grammaire approfondie

al-i3rab - les trois cas grammaticaux14 min
al-idafa - l'annexion (complement de nom)14 min
al-af3al al-mu3raba - les modes verbaux14 min
al-awzan al-fi3liyya - les schemes verbaux15 min
al-mabni li-l-majhul - le passif13 min
+ 3 more

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الفُصْحَى وَالعَامِّيَّة — Registres et rhétorique

🗣️Fuṣḥā, ʿāmmiyya et styles rhétoriques

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📰al-sahafa wa al-i3lam , Presse, medias et actualite

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🤝العَمَل وَالشَّرِكَة وَالتَّفَاوُض , Travail, entreprise et negociation

عَالَم الشَّرِكَة , Le monde de l'entreprise18 min
التَّوْظِيف وَمُقَابَلَة العَمَل , Recrutement et entretien18 min
الرَّاتِب وَظُرُوف العَمَل , Salaire et conditions18 min
الِاجْتِمَاع المِهَنِيّ , La reunion professionnelle18 min
فَنّ التَّفَاوُض , L'art de la negociation18 min
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📈al-iqtisad wa-l-mal , Economie, finance et commerce

مُصْطَلَحَات الاقْتِصَاد الكُلِّيّ , Le lexique macroeconomique18 min
التَّضَخُّم وَالسِّيَاسَة النَّقْدِيَّة , Inflation et politique monetaire18 min
الخَدَمَات المَصْرِفِيَّة , La banque et ses services18 min
البُورْصَة وَالأَسْوَاق المَالِيَّة , La Bourse et les marches18 min
التِّجَارَة وَالتَّفَاوُض , Commerce et negociation18 min
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🌍al-3ulum wa al-bi'a wa al-munakh , Sciences, environnement et climat

al-taghayyur al-munakhi , Le changement climatique18 min
al-taqa al-mutajaddida , L'énergie renouvelable18 min
al-tanawwu3 al-biyuluji , La biodiversité18 min
al-talawwuth , La pollution18 min
al-mawarid al-ma'iyya , Les ressources en eau18 min
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🩺الصِّحَّة وَالطِّبّ وَالعَافِيَة , Sante, medecine et bien-etre

جِسْم الإِنْسَان , Le corps et l'anatomie18 min
الأَعْرَاض وَالشَّكْوَى , Symptomes et plaintes18 min
الكَشْف الطِّبِّيّ , La consultation medicale18 min
الأَمْرَاض , Maladies et pathologies18 min
الصَّيْدَلِيَّة وَالعِلَاج , Pharmacie et traitement18 min
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🏛️al-qanun wa al-mu'assasat wa al-muwatana , Droit, institutions et citoyennete

Dawlat al-qanun , L'Etat de droit18 min
al-dustur wa al-mu'assasat , La Constitution et les institutions18 min
al-muwatana , La citoyennete18 min
al-qada' , La justice et le pouvoir judiciaire18 min
huquq al-insan , Les droits de l'homme et les libertes18 min
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🎬الفُنُون وَالأَدَب وَالسِّينَمَا , Arts, litterature et cinema

حُقُول الأَدَب , Le champ de la litterature18 min
البَلَاغَة وَالصُّوَر الأَدَبِيَّة , Rhetorique et figures18 min
المَسْرَح العَرَبِيّ , Le theatre arabe18 min
الفُنُون التَّشْكِيلِيَّة , Les arts plastiques18 min
السِّينَمَا وَاللُّغَة الفِيلْمِيَّة , Cinema et langage filmique18 min
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🤖al-tiknulujya wa al-dhaka' al-istina3i , Technologie, numerique et IA

مُعْجَم الرَّقْمَنَة وَالإِنْتَرْنِت , Le lexique du numerique et d'internet18 min
الذَّكَاء الاصْطِنَاعِيّ وَالخَوَارِزْمِيَّات , L'IA et les algorithmes18 min

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📖al-Quran wa al-tafsir - le Coran et l'exegese

al-Quran al-Karim - structure et histoire16 min
al-tafsir - les ecoles d'exegese16 min
al-balagha al-Quraniyya - rhetorique coranique16 min
al-hadith - la science du hadith16 min
al-fiqh - la jurisprudence islamique16 min
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🐪al-shi3r al-jahili - poesie pre-islamique et omeyyade

al-Mu3allaqat - les Suspendues16 min
Imru al-Qays - le prince errant16 min
3Antara ibn Shaddad - le poete-guerrier16 min
al-Khansa' - la dame des elegies16 min
al-Mutanabbi - le poete du siecle16 min
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🎤Écriture formelle, débat et discours

الْكِتَابَة الرَّسْمِيَّة , Rédiger en arabe officiel15 min
الْمُنَاظَرَة وَالْخِطَابَة , Débat et art oratoire15 min
لُغَة الإِعْلَام , L'arabe des médias et du journalisme15 min

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🏺Muʿallaqāt, Coran et littérature classique

الْمُعَلَّقَات , La grande poésie préislamique15 min
الْقُرْآن الْكَرِيم , Langue et style du Coran15 min
الشِّعْر الأَنْدَلُسِيّ , L'Andalousie arabe et sa poésie12 min

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01
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA): press, media, and official documents
02
Regional dialects: Egyptian, Levantine, Moroccan Darija, Gulf
03
Arabic alphabet and calligraphy: 28 letters in 3 weeks
04
Business and negotiation across the Arab world and the Gulf
05
Arabic for the diaspora and multilingual families
06
Listening comprehension for TV series, films, and Al Jazeera

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FAQ

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Are Modern Standard Arabic and the dialects very different?

Yes, and this is one of the defining features of Arabic: diglossia. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the language of the press, official speeches, media, and the Qur'an, understood everywhere but never spoken on the street. Dialects such as Egyptian, Levantine, Moroccan Darija, or Gulf Khaleeji are the languages of daily life, but harder for outsiders. At Targumi, we tailor the course to your goal: if you're heading to Egypt, we teach Egyptian; if you're reading Al Jazeera, we focus on MSA; if you have family from the Maghreb, we teach Darija.

How long does it take to read the Arabic alphabet?

On average 2 to 3 weeks with regular practice of 15 to 20 minutes per day. The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters, each with 4 forms depending on its position in the word (initial, medial, final, isolated). An added challenge: short vowels (harakat) are often not written in everyday texts, you infer them from context. Our teachers use visual methods and progressive reading exercises to make learning feel fluid and tangible.

Is Arabic difficult to learn for an English speaker?

Arabic is classified as a difficult language by the US Foreign Service Institute (around 2,200 hours for full mastery). But several elements help: English has already borrowed hundreds of Arabic words (algebra, cotton, syrup, magazine, zero). Arabic grammar, although complex, is also highly regular, exceptions are rare. With regular live sessions and consistent practice, most of our students reach basic conversation within 6 to 9 months.

Which Arabic dialect do you recommend for beginners?

Egyptian Arabic is often recommended as a first dialect: it is the most widely heard in Arabic films and TV series (Egyptian cinema has dominated the Arab world since the 1950s), which makes it the most widely understood across all Arabic-speaking countries. If you have family or professional ties to a specific region, the Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia), the Levant (Lebanon, Syria), the Gulf (Saudi Arabia, UAE), we recommend the matching dialect. Two approaches work: MSA first for structured learners, dialect first for pragmatists.

Can I learn Arabic without knowing the alphabet?

Yes, our beginner classes start with the alphabet, but in parallel we use transliteration (phonetic writing in Latin letters) so you can express yourself orally from the very first class. The goal is for you to read Arabic directly within the first 3 months. This dual approach, speak quickly, read progressively, is the most effective way to stay motivated while building solid foundations.

Is Arabic useful for international business?

The Arab world represents a combined GDP of over 3 trillion dollars, with Gulf economies (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait) attracting massive investment. Sectors actively hiring Arabic speakers include diplomacy, energy, construction and infrastructure, luxury, agribusiness, education, NGOs, and international cooperation. Speaking Arabic in a negotiation in the Gulf or the Maghreb is a significant competitive advantage.

Can I learn Arabic alone using an app?

Apps help you acquire vocabulary and get familiar with the alphabet. But Arabic requires constant human feedback on the pronunciation of guttural and emphatic sounds (the 'ayn, ha, qaf), which are impossible to master without real-time correction. Targumi's small-group classes with native teachers let you progress 3 to 4 times faster than self-study, especially for speaking.

What is the fastest way to learn Arabic?

The most effective method combines live classes with a native teacher for pronunciation and conversation, immersion (Al Jazeera, Arabic series, podcasts), and regular writing practice. Targumi offers exactly this format: regular live classes in small groups with native teachers, supported by targeted exercises between sessions. Your first real exchanges in Arabic are possible within 2 to 3 months.

How much do Arabic (MSA) courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: monthly, quarterly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Arabic (MSA) courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

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Arabic (MSA) level test

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Arabic (MSA) survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

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How well do you know Arabic (MSA) culture? Films, music, traditions.

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Arabic (MSA) vocabulary

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Guides & articles

Guides to learn Arabic (MSA)

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Moroccan, Algerian or Tunisian Darija: Which Maghrebi Dialect Should You Choose?

A detailed comparison of the three Maghrebi darija dialects. Phonology, vocabulary, grammar, mutual intelligibility and diaspora: everything you need to choose the right dialect for your goals.

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