Hear it as it’s spoken.
Listen to the original recordings, follow the text, and replay a phrase. Slow things down when you need to.
A language for everyday life
It starts with
a little
conversation.
Everyday Arabic, one conversation at a time.
Hanna H. Farha’s original course, thoughtfully
brought to your phone.
The mobile edition is taking shape. Currently in beta.
50lessons for everyday life
original course recordings
ready for offline study
Yours.one purchase, no subscription
A familiar rhythm
Listen. Make it familiar.
Make it your own.
A greeting. A question. A conversation at a hotel.
Build from useful phrases, with room to go at your own pace.
Find the words you need.
Go a little further with vocabulary, useful sentences, variations, and verb notes drawn from each lesson.
Try saying it yourself.
Hide the English, recall a phrase, and check your answer. A simple way to see what’s staying with you.
Your first conversation
A good place
to say hello.
A few seconds from the original recording.
Listen, then try it aloud.
From the original courseA short exchange
A
ṣabāaH ilxèer
Good morning
B
ṣabāaH ʔnnuur
Good morning (reply)
Listen to the greeting
0:000:04
Original voices and course notation, just as they were recorded.
A course with a story
From pocket cards
to your pocket.
Hanna H. Farha created Practical Arabic as a course of pocket cards and accompanying tapes, built around the conversations of daily life.
The mobile edition carries that same material forward: the original lesson text and recordings, with simple tools to listen, explore, and practise. A new companion to a course with a history.
A few things to know
Before you
begin.
Do I need to read Arabic script?
The course uses its original Latin-letter pronunciation notation alongside English translations. You can follow the recordings without reading Arabic script, and the app includes a key to pronunciation.
What’s included in the course?
There are 50 lessons, with original recordings, dialogues, vocabulary, useful sentences, and verb notes. The app adds audio controls, phrase replay, and self-guided recall practice.
Can I study offline?
The installed mobile app includes the lessons and recordings for offline study. An initial purchase or restore needs a store connection; once access is confirmed, the unlocked course remains available offline.
Is there a subscription?
No. Lessons 1–5 are free in the app. The remaining lessons are available through a one-time full-course purchase. The store will show the price in your local currency when the public app is released.
Where is my progress saved?
Your lesson progress and listening position are saved on your device. There is no course account or cloud sync, so progress does not automatically transfer to another device.
When can I download the app?
Practical Arabic is currently in beta. Public App Store and Google Play links will appear here when they’re available. The first five lessons will be free to explore.
A little Arabic, wherever life takes you
Your next conversation
is a little closer.
Five free lessons to begin. Fifty to grow into.
CURRENTLY IN BETA
The iPhone edition is in testing.
Android is in development.
iPhone Android
Public download links coming here.