Master Modern Standard Arabic
Modern Standard Arabic is the language of news, books, education and formal speech across the Arab world. It's the common foundation under every dialect and the best choice for academic and formal work.
Who this is for
- Students and researchers
- Translators and journalists
- Anyone who wants to speak Modern Standard Arabic fluently
What you'll learn
- Simple Standard Arabic conversation for everyday situations
- Following news and formal speech and discussing them aloud
- Expressing your opinion and feelings in correct Arabic
- Formal and professional dialogue on varied topics
A taste of what you'll say
كيف حالك؟
kayfa ḥāluk?
How are you?
ما اسمك؟
mā ismuk?
What is your name?
أودّ كوباً من القهوة
awaddu kūban min al-qahwa
I'd like a cup of coffee
Teachers for this path
Approved, vetted teachers — pick one and book a lesson in minutes.
Badr Aljabr
معلم عربية بخبرة 22 عاما
★ 5.0 (1)
$12 / hour
Dr. Ali Abdulwahed
معلم عربية للناطقين بغيرها — 15 سنة من الفصحى والعامية المصرية بأسلوب المحادثة
★ 5.0 (1)
$12 / hour
إسلام أحمد جاد صالح
معلم اللغة العربية بخبرة 19 سنة للناطقين بغيرها ومدقق لغوي
$12 / hour
Common questions
Do people speak MSA in daily life?
Usually not — people speak their dialect, but everyone understands MSA and uses it in media and formal settings. That's why many learners combine MSA with one dialect.
Is it harder than a dialect?
It can feel more formal, but regular conversation practice with a tutor lets you speak it with confidence and be understood across the Arab world.
Not sure where to start?
Take the free level test — about 10 minutes — and get your level and teachers picked for you.
Take the free level test