Listen and understand
Clear Modern Standard Arabic audio and videos connect what you hear with what it means.
Arabic for non-native speakers
Arabic,
closer to you.
From your first letters to confident conversations. Connect with Arabic language and culture through an interactive journey at your own pace.
5 learning levelsFrom letters to self-expression
4 language skillsDeveloped together, step by step
Your starting pointA test to find your level
Flexible learningYour time. Your pace.
Welcome to the academyMore than words.
More than words.
A world to discover.
Arabic is a conversation you join.
A story you understand. A culture you connect with.
At Arab American Academy, we give non-native speakers and Arabic-speaking families abroad a clear path to learning through the interactive Bareq curriculum. Graded content supports you from the start, with room to explore, practise, and grow.
Explore the learning pathLearn it by living it.
With Bareq, four language skills become one connected learning experience.
Learn in context
Watch. Explore. Practise.
Videos, stories, games, and activities bring Arabic to life through an engaging, hands-on learning experience.
Speak with confidence
Conversations and speaking activities help you use Arabic in everyday life.
Read and discover
Illustrated stories and graded texts give every word a meaningful context.
Write to express
Progress from shaping letters to writing sentences and paragraphs, one step at a time.
Your path to ArabicFrom first letters
From first letters
to bigger ideas.
A foundation stage and four progressive levels. Start where you are and build your skills, step by step.
Start with the alphabet
Your first letter. Your first step.
Discover Arabic letter shapes and sounds, then practise pronouncing and writing them at the beginning, middle, and end of words.
- Arabic letters and sounds
- Short and long vowel sounds
- Recognising and writing letters
أهلًا
Your Arabic story starts here.
Words that start a conversation
From words to conversations.
Build simple sentences, read short texts, describe people and things, and take part in everyday conversations.
- Everyday vocabulary
- Reading and writing simple sentences
- Short, clear conversations
مرحبًا
Small words open up a conversation.
More ways to express yourself
Describe your world in your own words.
Expand your vocabulary, learn essential verb forms, and write short paragraphs about your opinions and experiences.
- A wider vocabulary and sentence patterns
- Writing short paragraphs
- Speaking with confidence
حكاية
Every experience has a story to tell.
A deeper understanding
Discuss, explore, and connect.
Write connected texts, explore accessible literary passages, and develop your ability to discuss and express ideas clearly.
- Understanding and analysing texts
- Writing connected passages
- Discussion and organised expression
معرفة
Read more. Discover a wider world.
Language that keeps up with your ideas
Give your ideas an Arabic voice.
Develop critical reading, expressive and formal writing, and public speaking skills to communicate complex ideas with clarity.
- Critical reading and analysis
- Formal and expressive writing
- Public speaking and presenting ideas
آفاق
A language that opens new possibilities.
Every learner has a starting point. A placement test helps you find lessons that match what you already know.
Room to learn.
Freedom to grow.
Good learning fits your life. Return to your lessons, revisit what you need, and enjoy every new step forward.
Your Arabic, wherever you areSelf-paced learning that fits around your time and location.
Progress you can build onLesson assessments help you see what you have learned and what to revisit.
Language connected to cultureStories and everyday situations connect Arabic with culture and identity.
Have a question?
A few answers to help you take the first step.
Can I start with no Arabic knowledge?
Yes. The foundation level introduces Arabic letters and sounds. If you already know some Arabic, a placement test helps you find the right starting point.
Who is this learning experience for?
The Bareq curriculum suits children, teenagers, and adults learning Arabic as an additional language, as well as families abroad who want to help their children develop their Arabic.
Can I learn at a time that suits me?
Yes. Bareq supports self-paced learning through digital lessons and interactive activities that you can return to and practise in your own time.
Which skills will I develop?
You will practise listening, speaking, reading, and writing, along with vocabulary, sentence patterns, and grammar in practical and cultural contexts.
How will I know I am making progress?
End-of-lesson assessments help you review the knowledge and skills you have gained as you move through the learning levels.
Learn.
Connect.
Grow.