The letters
Twenty-eight, from alif to ya. Every letter has a name, a written form and a sound. Several of those Arabic sounds do not exist in English, which is why somebody has to hear your child say them.
Online Arabic Classes for Kids
Arabic is twenty-eight letters and a handful of marks above and below them. Once a child can hear the difference between the Arabic letters, reading follows quickly. Speaking takes longer, and a Live Quran Lessons teacher covers that too.
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What will my child learn in Arabic classes?
Every child learns Arabic here in two directions at once. Reading it, because the Arabic language is what the Quran is written in. And actually using it: everyday words, short sentences, asking for something and answering back.
- The twenty-eight letters, and the sound each one makes.
- How a letter changes shape at the start, middle and end of a word.
- The short vowels, and what they do to the letter underneath them.
- Words your child already half knows from du'as and Salah.
- Simple sentences, said out loud with the teacher listening.
- Basic grammar, once there are enough words to build something with.
The Arabic alphabet
Arabic has twenty-eight letters and runs right to left. Most families know that much already. The part that catches children out is that a letter does not look the same everywhere it appears.
Take haa. On its own it is one shape. At the start of a word it is another, in the middle another again, and at the end another. Four different shapes, one Arabic letter, one sound. Children usually learn this by writing it, and never by being told about it.
The four positions
On its own, at the start, in the middle, at the end. Most Arabic letters join on both sides in every position. Six of them do not, and a word visibly breaks after them.
The short vowels
Fatha, kasra and damma sit above or below an Arabic letter and decide whether the pronunciation is a, i or u. Without them the same three letters can be three completely different words.
Sukoon and shadda
Sukoon means no vowel at all, so the Arabic letter stops. Shadda doubles it. Those two marks are where careful pronunciation actually begins.
Quran Arabic and spoken Arabic
They are not two different languages, but they are not the same job either. The Quran is in classical Arabic. What families actually speak at home in Cairo or Amman has moved on from it, roughly the way English has moved on from Shakespeare.
Most families come for the first. Some want the second as well. Families who want to learn Arabic online for the Quran and families who want it for conversation take the same course, weighted differently. Say which during the free trial classes, and every lesson is built around it.
Where does my child start with Arabic?
- New to the letters? The alphabet, a few at a time.
- Finished Noorani Qaida? Straight on to words and short sentences.
- Reads the Quran but understands none of it? Vocabulary first.
- Wants to speak it, not only read it? Say so, and the balance changes.
A qualified teacher decides after listening to your child in the free trial classes. Never from a registration form you filled in.
How do the Arabic classes work?
- 30 minutes, 1-to-1 with the teacher.
- The same teacher each week, at a time that suits you.
- Ask for a male or a female teacher and we match it where we can.
- A supervisor listens to every class from start to finish.
- A written note after each class: what was covered, what to practise.
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FAQ
Check out our FAQs to learn more about how our live Quran Academy works, from when classes happen to how you pay.
How many letters are in the Arabic alphabet?
Twenty-eight. Every letter has up to four written forms, depending on the position it sits in inside a word. Six of them do not join to the letter that follows.
Do you teach Arabic reading or Arabic speaking?
Both. Reading comes first, because the Arabic letters have to be completely secure before anything is built on them. Speaking is added once your child has enough vocabulary to use.
Does my child need to read the Quran first?
No. Plenty of children start Arabic and Quran at the same time. If your child has already finished the Noorani Qaida, the Arabic letters are behind them and the class moves faster.
What age can a child start Arabic classes?
About four and a half for most children. Younger ones can begin on the Arabic letters alone, in shorter sessions, and every lesson is one-to-one.
Is this Quranic Arabic or the Arabic people speak?
Classical Arabic, the language of the Quran, is the base. Everyday words and simple conversation are added for families who want them. Tell us which when you book.
Do you teach Arabic to adults?
Yes. The classes are one-to-one, so the pace and the material change with every student. These pages are written for families because that is who mostly asks, and adults are welcome.
What makes your online Quran academy different?
Your child keeps the same qualified teacher every week, at the same time, which is usually what makes progress stick. Every class is one-to-one with that teacher. After each one you get a written note: what was covered, and what to practise.
Are these live Quran classes or recorded lessons?
Live, always. Every class is a live lesson with a teacher on Google Meet, at a set time. We never send recordings in place of live lessons.
What will my child learn in online Quran classes?
A recitation class is 30 minutes: 20 minutes of recitation and 10 minutes of Islamic Studies. Families who choose five days a week follow that pattern from Monday to Thursday. Friday is Islamic Day: it revises the Islamic Studies covered that week and adds a new lesson. Beginners start with the Arabic letters and their pronunciation through the Noorani Qaida, then move on to Quran recitation with Tajweed.
Are your online Quran teachers qualified?
Yes, and we check it before anyone teaches a child. Every teacher holds a qualification from a recognised Islamic institution. A number of them also hold professional degrees outside it: we have MBBS doctors and clinical psychologists teaching with us. Nobody starts on the strength of an application. Our HR department interviews, checks the documents, trains the teacher, and watches them take a live demo class before they are given a student.
Who is watching my child's Quran class?
A supervisor. She joins the link before the teacher and your child, checks that both are online, and stays for the whole lesson. If the recitation needs correcting she says so during the class rather than afterwards. Every class is supervised, and all our supervisors are women. You are welcome to sit in yourself as well, on any lesson, without telling us first.
How do I schedule my child's Quran class?
3 steps. Fill in the form, or message us on WhatsApp, with your child's name, age and the times that suit you. We check which qualified teachers are available at those times, in your timezone. We come back with the day, the time and the link to join. Some families are in their first class within the hour.
Can we try the online Quran classes before enrolling?
Yes. Take up to 3 free trial classes first. Use them to check the teacher, the timing, and how your child responds before paying anything.
Can parents sit in on the Quran class?
Yes, and we would rather you did. You are welcome to watch any lesson. After every class the teacher also writes down what was covered and what to practise, so you are not left guessing between lessons.
What am I committing to, and what if we want to stop?
There is no contract and no minimum term. Fees are monthly, and you pay for the month ahead. If you want to stop, tell us and we will stop. If you need a break instead, we can hold the place and carry any unused balance to the next month. Before your regular classes begin, you can withdraw and get a full refund.
How much do online Quran classes for kids cost?
Live Quran Lessons charges monthly, and the price follows how many days a week your child attends. 2 days a week is $39, 3 days $49, 4 days $59, and 5 days $65. Every lesson is 30 minutes, 1-to-1 with the teacher. Hifz lessons run longer and are priced on their own. Up to 3 classes are free, and no credit card is required during signup. The fee is per child. Prices here are in US dollars. We also charge in pounds, Canadian dollars and Australian dollars.
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