Start with useful words
Arabic is written from right to left. Many letters connect, and the shape of a letter can change depending on its position. Begin by noticing the whole word and then its letters; copy slowly without reversing the writing direction.
Build a short sentence
School Word introduces written Arabic with English support. Modern Standard Arabic is useful for formal reading and writing; everyday speech varies by region. Learn a greeting and a short response before moving on to unfamiliar sentence patterns.
Read and respond
Read مرحبًا. اسمي نور. — Hello. My name is Noor. Notice that the Arabic text reads right to left, while the English explanation reads left to right. Practise writing the greeting and introducing yourself.
Use a small study routine
Read the examples for two minutes, cover the English meanings and recall them, then write a short response. Check your spelling and compare your sentence with a model. Return to difficult words tomorrow rather than repeating a long list in one sitting.
Continue in School Word
Create an account, choose Arabic as your learning language, and open the language, vocabulary or classroom track. English explanations support the learning material. Course stages organise practice; they are not an external proficiency certificate. Save your work and return for another short session when you are ready.
Five words to begin with
مرحبًا
hello
شكرًا
thank you
كتاب
book
ماء
water
نعم
yes
Try a short check
Which Arabic expression means thank you?
مرحبًا · شكرًا · نعم
Check your answer
شكرًا means thank you.