Frequently asked questions

Choose Modern Standard Arabic for reading, news and formal communication. For everyday conversation, choose the dialect connected to the people and places that matter to you: Egyptian, Levantine or Maghrebi. Tell us your goals in the consultation so we can help you choose.

No. We teach from absolute zero — the alphabet, sounds, and script — and place you precisely if you already know some basics.

Progress depends on your starting point, lesson frequency, practice and the skills you need. We discuss achievable goals and review them with you. We do not promise fluency or a particular level after a fixed number of months.

Use a laptop or tablet with a microphone and a stable internet connection, in a quiet place where you can speak. We confirm the video-call tools and materials before your first lesson.

Bern is our Swiss location for in-person lessons. Live online lessons are also available throughout Switzerland. Confirm the exact venue and teacher availability with us before making travel plans.

Bring your available days, time zone and preferred lesson frequency to the consultation. We discuss a routine you can maintain and confirm teacher or group availability before enrolment.

From age 5. We adapt method, lesson length, and pace to each age group — including teenagers.

Individual lessons allow a plan centred on your child; groups offer interaction with peers when an appropriate group is available. The right choice depends on age, language background, confidence and schedule. A parent can discuss these needs in the consultation.

The 15-minute consultation is free and does not commit you to a paid course. You can book directly. The optional eight-question path finder helps clarify your goals and starting point before the call.

The homepage pricing section lists live-class packages. The consultation confirms availability and the exact plan before payment. We confirm the applicable currency, total fee, lesson duration and payment terms in writing before paid lessons begin.

No. Self-paced resources are one-time purchases, without automatic renewal. A free Yalla Araby account keeps your purchases together in your private learning library. Check each resource’s description for its included videos, PDFs and other materials.

Yes. Use the homepage contact form or email info@yalla-araby.com. For course placement and scheduling, you can also book a free consultation.