ArabiTalk

ArabiTalk is a structured online Arabic program designed especially for non-native children learning Arabic in a warm, Islamic, child-friendly environment.

The course helps students build a strong foundation in Arabic reading, pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, and simple conversation. Rather than relying on memorising long vocabulary lists or translating every word into English, students learn Arabic through context, repetition, guided interaction, and meaningful practice.

Children will gradually learn to read Arabic words and sentences with confidence, understand what they are reading, and begin using familiar vocabulary in simple spoken and written sentences.

The program is especially suitable for Muslim children who are beginning to connect with Arabic as the language of the Qur’an, Islamic learning, daily expressions, and communication. While this is not a Qur’an memorisation course, it gives students the Arabic reading and comprehension foundation that supports their wider Islamic education.

Teaching Approach

The curriculum uses students’ English comprehension as a bridge into Arabic, but without making the class dependent on direct translation.

Instead, meaning is introduced naturally through:

  • visual prompts

  • teacher modelling

  • guided reading

  • repetition

  • question-and-answer practice

  • sentence building

  • interactive exercises

  • short listening and speaking activities

This allows children to understand Arabic in context and gradually develop a more natural relationship with the language.

Program Goals

  • Read Arabic words and simple sentences with improved fluency.

  • Recognise and understand essential vocabulary used in everyday life.

  • Pronounce Arabic letters, words, and short phrases more accurately.

  • Use new vocabulary in guided sentences.

  • Develop confidence in listening, speaking, and basic comprehension.

  • Build a stronger foundation for future Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic studies.

Learning Milestones

  • ArabiTalk 101: Your child’s first real step into Spoken Arabic

    Level 1 builds the foundation for Arabic reading and early comprehension. Students revise Arabic letters and sounds, learn to read with short vowels, join letters correctly, and begin reading simple words and sentences. The focus is on helping children move from letter recognition to confident word reading, while gradually introducing essential vocabulary through meaning, context, and guided practice.

    What your child will build:

    • Confident recognition of Arabic letters and sounds
    • Reading with short vowels: fatha, kasra, damma
    • Understanding how Arabic letters join at the beginning, middle, and end of words
    • Reading simple Arabic words with correct pronunciation
    • Early sentence reading and guided comprehension
    • Introduction to 5–8 new vocabulary words per session
    • Basic listening and speaking practice through repetition and teacher interaction
    • Stronger pronunciation and smoother reading habits
    • A foundation for future Arabic, Qur’an reading, and Islamic studies

    What’s included

    • Live online one-to-one Arabic sessions
    • Interactive reading, pronunciation, and vocabulary practice
    • Short exercises to reinforce each lesson
    • Guided revision of Arabic letters, sounds, vowels, and joined forms
    • Optional recorded materials for review where available
    • Placement support for children with previous Arabic exposure
    • Parent updates on reading progress and areas for revision

    Prerequisite

    Some familiarity with Arabic letters is helpful, but students who need revision can begin at this level.

    Students with no prior Arabic background may require additional foundation support before progressing into full word and sentence reading.

    Outcome

    By the end of Level 1, students should be able to read simple Arabic words and short sentences with growing confidence, recognise essential vocabulary, and show improved pronunciation and comprehension.

    Fees

    USD $99/month per child

  • ArabiTalk 201: Building confident Spoken Arabic

    Level 2 develops reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and early conversation. Students build on their basic reading skills and begin reading longer words and sentences with greater confidence. They expand their vocabulary, practise using words in sentences, and begin responding to simple questions in Arabic with less reliance on direct translation.

    What your child will build:

    • Smoother reading of Arabic words and sentences
    • Improved pronunciation and reading confidence
    • Comprehension of at least 90 Arabic words by the end of the “About Me” unit
    • Topic-based vocabulary related to self, family, home, routines, and daily life
    • Ability to use new vocabulary in simple guided sentences
    • Listening and speaking practice through teacher-led interaction
    • Simple question-and-answer practice in Arabic
    • Reading short passages with understanding
    • Less dependence on direct English translation
    • Stronger preparation for future Arabic and Islamic studies

    What’s included

    • Live online one-to-one Arabic sessions
    • Guided reading and comprehension practice
    • Introduction of 5–8 new vocabulary words per session
    • Sentence-building exercises using new vocabulary
    • Listening and speaking practice
    • In-class exercises and guided revision
    • Optional recorded materials for review where available
    • Continuous reading, pronunciation, and comprehension checks
    • Parent updates on progress and recommended home practice

    Prerequisite

    Completion of Level 1 or equivalent basic Arabic reading ability.

    Students should already be able to recognise Arabic letters, read simple vowelled words, and understand basic joining of letters. Placement is based on ability rather than age or school grade.

    Outcome

    By the end of Level 2, students should be able to read the full unit in Arabic with understanding and confidence, comprehend at least 90 words, and use selected vocabulary in simple spoken and written sentences.

    Fees

    USD $99/month per child

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“What I appreciate most is the teacher's patience, encouragement, and personalized approach. The supportive environment has made my child feel comfortable and motivated to strive for their best. The teaching style is practical, compassionate, and highly effective, which has fostered both learning and a deep connection to the material.”

— Hala, United Kingdom

The Sufuuf Learning Journey

Rather than choosing between structure and personalization, we bring both together. Our children work through a carefully sequenced curriculum of recorded lessons and assessments, supported by regular private sessions that adapt learning to the child—not the other way around.

  • Each course follows a 12-week sequence designed to feel steady and manageable. Students learn new material through a recorded lesson, then reinforce it through guided practice, and finally apply it in a live session where the teacher corrects, refines, and builds real fluency.

  • Most families follow a simple weekly rhythm. Early in the week, your child watches one recorded lesson (typically around 20–30 minutes) that introduces new concepts and models correct reading and pronunciation. Midweek is kept light, with short worksheets or drills that take about 10–15 minutes. Toward the end of the week, your child meets the teacher for a live 30-minute 1-to-1 session on Zoom to practice actively, receive feedback, and strengthen accuracy.

  • All learning resources are included: the required PDF textbook(s), lesson slides, audio practice loops, and printable worksheets. Recordings and printables are organized in a parent portal (a simple download area on the website), so you can revisit lessons and keep practice consistent without chasing files.

  • Every student receives a private 30-minute one-to-one class each week. For Arabic, we can also arrange small-group sessions (usually 2–3 learners) when it supports motivation and progress. Qur’an recitation, Tajwīd, and ḥifẓ remain primarily one-to-one, since precision and correction are central to that track.

  • You’ll receive brief weekly notes that highlight progress and give practical guidance—especially what to listen for during reading and pronunciation practice. At the end of the course, we share a clear report outlining strengths, current focus areas, and the most suitable next step in the pathway.

  • Certification

Why Families Choose Sufuuf al-Khayr?

  • We fit around your home, not the other way around. With 1-on-1 lessons offered across time zones and multiple time-slot options, it’s simple to find a rhythm you can keep—week after week.

  • From early readers (6–8) to pre-teens (11–13), goals and teaching styles are age-appropriate and child-friendly. We meet learners where they are, then build up, one step at a time.

  • Your child has the teacher’s full focus. That means immediate correction, calm encouragement, and faster, more confident progress than crowded classes can offer.

  • We cultivate adab, focus, and joy. Lessons are gentle, organized, and uplifting, helping children love what they learn, and who they’re becoming.

“Since joining the program, my child has shown incredible growth, not only in their Qur’anic recitation and understanding of Arabic but also in their overall discipline and enthusiasm for learning. Their progress has been remarkable, and they are now much more confident in their abilities.”

— Yasmin, United States

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most students begin between 6–8 years of age for Level 1. Older beginners are always welcome; we adapt pacing.

  • Plan on 10–15 minutes/day (very manageable). We provide clear, parent-friendly tasks.

  • All three. Speaking is integrated through short dialogues, retells, and role-play.

  • Ongoing checks in the live session + end-of-course review. Parents receive a concise progress summary with next-step goals.

  • Yes! Textbook PDFs, slides, and worksheets are provided for each course.

  • Yes. Levels 1–2 prepare children for Qur’an reading and Hifz. Many families add or switch in Level 3.