Give Every Arabic Learner the Right Place to Start

Arabic as a Second Language, Built Around Learner Proficiency

I Start Arabic is a comprehensive program for non-native and early Arabic learners, designed by literacy experts to build confidence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through an engaging, leveled learning journey.

Students learning Arabic do not all begin at the same point. I Start Arabic helps schools support different learner profiles through structured, interactive pathways built around Arabic proficiency. Teachers can work with different levels within the same year group while students develop practical communication skills through meaningful practice, repetition, and interaction.

A Clearer Pathway for Arabic Language Acquisition

A structured Arabic second-language program designed to help beginners progressively build proficiency and confidence.

Built for Non-Native Learners

A structured Arabic second-language program designed to help beginners progressively build proficiency and confidence.

A teacher helps 3 students with a digital writing project

Aligned With ACTFL and CEFR

Progression is informed by internationally recognized language proficiency frameworks.

Designed for Differentiation​

Give learners at different starting points an appropriate pathway—even when they are studying in the same year group.

See How Learners Progress

Build Practical Arabic Skills Through Active Learning

Reading

Develop comprehension progressively through leveled texts, books, and activities.

Writing

Give students structured opportunities to write, create stories, revise work, and share it with their teacher.

Listening

Develop understanding and pronunciation through audiobooks, listening texts, videos, and audio activities.

Speaking

Build confidence in spoken Arabic through recording, dialogue, role play, repetition, and communication practice.

Different Ways to Learn, Practice, and Progress​

E-Books and Audiobooks

Vocabulary and Flashcards

Videos and STEAM Topics

Interactive Worksheets and Quizzes

Phonics and Sound Awareness

Games and Rewards

Understand Progress and Respond to Learner Needs

Placement Testing

Identify an appropriate starting point for each learner before instruction begins.

Ongoing Assessment

Use book and unit quizzes, benchmark assessments, and end-of-level diagnostic tests to understand attainment.

Differentiated Assignment

Target particular levels, sub-levels, classes, or individual learners.

Writing and Teacher Feedback

Assign stories, receive submissions, provide ratings and feedback, and allow students to revise their work.

Progress Reporting

Monitor skill-based activity, attainment, level progression, and learning outcomes across students and classes.

Teacher Oversight

Use assignment history, reporting filters, student monitoring, and instructional resources to support better planning and intervention.

Award-Winning & Internationally Recognized

Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation and Arab Bank logo
Educational App Store Certified badge
GESS Education Awards Finalist 2017 logo
GSV Cup Elite 200 Finalist 2021–2022 badge
World Economic Forum recognition as one of 100 Arab start-ups shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution in 2019

Zain S. | I Start Arabic Parent

Helping Learners Build Confidence in Arabic

“Best Arabic Learning App we’ve ever used! I noticed an immediate improvement with my 6 year old daughter and will use it now for my younger one! Great Job!”

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