Modern Standard Arabic
Private MSA lessons for learners who need formal Arabic: reading, writing, media, academic work and professional communication.
Modern Standard Arabic is the shared formal variety of Arabic. It is what newspapers print, what news broadcasts read, what schools teach and what official documents use, from Morocco to the Gulf. Its grammar and vocabulary are consistent across borders, which is exactly why it is so useful to a learner.
It is not, however, the Arabic people use with each other at home or in the street. Spoken Arabic varies by region, and a Moroccan conversation sounds very different from a Levantine one. Learning MSA gives you access to the written and formal world; learning a dialect gives you access to daily life in one place.
MSA is often called Fusha. Complete beginners start with the alphabet and pronunciation; continuing learners build grammar, reading and formal writing in private online lessons.
If you are unsure whether MSA or a dialect fits your goals, the MSA versus Moroccan Darija comparison in our learning guide sets out the difference in practical terms.
Real-life use
Letters, vowels and reading words, signs and short texts with confidence.
Handwriting, spelling and writing simple messages and paragraphs.
Sentence structure, verbs and the core vocabulary formal Arabic is built on.
Following headlines, articles and broadcasts in formal Arabic.
Academic texts, forms and official documents in Arabic.
Speaking and writing Arabic in professional and formal settings.
Lesson formats
Every package is live, online and one-to-one with a Moroccan teacher. Prices are per package, not per hour.
8 private hours
$120
$15 per hour
A focused first programme: find your level, build a plan and start speaking with your private teacher.
12 private hours
$170
$14.17 per hour
Enough time to move through a full stage of learning with steady, personalised progress.
16 private hours
$200
$12.50 per hour
For learners who want momentum: a longer programme with room for real conversation practice.
What to expect
No payment details needed. You can also choose Arabic, Darija or both.
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