Beginners
Moroccan Darija for complete beginners
If you know no Arabic at all, you can start Moroccan Darija at Lisanova Academy from zero. Beginner lessons cover pronunciation, greetings, numbers and everyday phrases, taught live online by Moroccan teachers.
Short answer: If you know no Arabic at all, you can start Moroccan Darija at Lisanova Academy from zero. Beginner lessons cover pronunciation, greetings, numbers and everyday phrases, taught live online by Moroccan teachers.
Your first lessons
Lesson one usually covers greetings and introducing yourself. Next come numbers (essential for prices and times), polite phrases, and asking simple questions.
Sounds that don't exist in English — like the 'kh' in khubz (bread) or the deep 'q' — are practised slowly with your teacher.
Prices
Private packages: 8 hours $120, 12 hours $170, 16 hours $200. Group Darija classes: two one-hour classes per week, maximum four learners, $50 per month. The first trial lesson is free.
Example phrases
| Darija | Arabic script | English |
|---|---|---|
| Wahed, jouj, tlata | واحد، جوج، تلاتة | One, two, three |
| Ana mn ... | أنا من ... | I am from ... |
| Ma fhemtsh | ما فهمتش | I didn't understand |
| 3afak | عافاك | Please |
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