Are the lessons taught in English or in Arabic?

You learn Arabic; your teacher explains in English. Beginners hear more English, and the share of Arabic grows as you progress. The Arabic you practise is always real Arabic, never a simplified version.

Does every teacher explain in English?

Teachers who explain in English are available for MSA, Darija and Quran. We still confirm your specific teacher before your first lesson so the match suits your level and goal.

Should I learn Modern Standard Arabic or Moroccan Darija?

Choose MSA for reading, writing, news and formal Arabic. Choose Darija to speak in Morocco or with Moroccan family. If you are unsure, your free trial teacher will help you decide.

Can I join from the UK, US, Australia or elsewhere?

Yes. Lessons are online and delivered from Morocco. Tell us your city or time zone and we agree lesson times that work for you.

How much do lessons cost?

One private hour is $20. Packages are 8 hours for $120, 12 hours for $170 and 16 hours for $200. Prices are in US dollars. The first trial lesson is free.

Learn Arabic in English

Learn Arabic online with lessons explained in English

Lisanova Academy teaches Modern Standard Arabic, Moroccan Darija and Quran to English speakers in private online lessons. Your Moroccan teacher explains in English, you practise in Arabic, and lessons are delivered live from Morocco.

Short answer: you can learn Arabic in English with Lisanova. You choose the Arabic you want: formal Arabic, Moroccan Darija or Quran. A teacher who explains in English then teaches you one-to-one by video call, at times agreed for your time zone.

The Arabic you learn and the language we explain in

These are two separate choices. The subject is always Arabic. English is the bridge your teacher uses to explain grammar, sounds and meaning so you are never lost. It is not an English course, and it is not a shortcut that avoids Arabic: you read, listen and speak in Arabic from the first lesson.

Three paths

Choose your Arabic, explained in English

Formal Arabic
Modern Standard Arabic
Read and write Arabic, follow news, study texts and speak formally. The shared written standard across the Arab world.
See MSA lessons
Spoken Morocco
Moroccan Darija
Speak with Moroccan family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Practical conversation, pronunciation and listening.
Darija with English explanations
Quran
Quran in English
Quran reading, Tajweed, memorization or meanings, with English explanations. Recitation itself stays in Arabic.
See Quran lessons in English

How much English is used as you progress

English support is adjusted to your level rather than fixed. This is a typical pattern; your teacher adapts it to you.

Your level	English is used for	Arabic practice
Complete beginner	Most explanations in English	Letters, sounds, greetings and short phrases modelled in Arabic
Elementary	English for grammar and new ideas	Short conversations, reading simple sentences aloud
Intermediate	English only when something is unclear	Most instructions and discussion in Arabic
Advanced	English for fine nuance or translation	The lesson runs almost entirely in Arabic

Who learns Arabic in English with us

Native English speakers in the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
International learners whose shared language with a teacher is English, for example in Nigeria, India, Malaysia or Germany.
Heritage learners who grew up abroad and think in English. See Darija for heritage learners.
Children and adults. Children learn with a parent or guardian involved; see Arabic for kids and Arabic for adults.

Common hurdles for English speakers, and how lessons handle them

New sounds. Letters such as ع, ح, خ, غ and ق have no English equivalent. Your teacher demonstrates, listens and corrects live, which an app cannot do.
Right-to-left script. The alphabet is learned in steps, with English explanations of how letters join. See the Arabic alphabet course.
Roots and patterns. Arabic builds words from three-letter roots. Once explained clearly in English, this system makes vocabulary easier to remember.
Formal vs spoken Arabic. Many learners don't realise MSA and Darija differ. Our Darija vs MSA guide explains the difference.

Your teacher and how lessons are arranged

All Lisanova teachers are Moroccan, and lessons are live, one-to-one video calls lasting 60 minutes. When you enquire, tell us your goal, your current level, your country or time zone and your availability. We confirm a teacher who explains in English, arrange a free trial on WhatsApp, and you then agree regular lesson times with your teacher. You can meet our teachers and read how lessons work.

Progress depends on your starting level, practice time and lesson frequency, so we don't promise fluency by a date. Your teacher gives you honest feedback as you go.

Prices

Private lesson packages

Prices are in US dollars. One flexible private hour is also available for $20.

Arabic Starter

8 private hours

$120

$15 per hour

A focused first programme: find your level, build a plan and start speaking with your private teacher.

8 private live lessons, one-to-one
Level conversation before you begin
A learning plan built around your goals
Scheduling agreed directly with your teacher

Choose Arabic Starter

Arabic Progress

12 private hours

$170

$14.17 per hour

Enough time to move through a full stage of learning with steady, personalised progress.

12 private live lessons, one-to-one
Level conversation before you begin
A learning plan built around your goals
Lesson materials shared by your teacher
Feedback on your progress as you go

Choose Arabic Progress

Best value

Arabic Intensive

16 private hours

$200

$12.50 per hour

For learners who want momentum: a longer programme with room for real conversation practice.

16 private live lessons, one-to-one
Level conversation before you begin
A learning plan built around your goals
Lesson materials shared by your teacher
Feedback on your progress as you go
Flexible scheduling across the programme

Choose Arabic Intensive

Answers

Frequently asked questions

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Arrange the right lesson

Discuss Arabic lessons explained in English, your starting level and preferred explanation language. Confirm your teacher, lesson scope and time before booking.

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