Truly personal, truly 1-on-1
Every session is shaped around your goals, your pace, and even the sounds you find hardest. No generic lessons — your teacher writes notes after each session and plans the next one for you.
تكلّم tekelem — Arabic for “speak”
Learn Arabic by actually speaking it.
Live 1-on-1 sessions with expert native teachers — Arabic language, Tajwid, and Quranic recitation, tailored to your level and scheduled around your life.
- Native teachers
- All levels welcome
- Flexible scheduling
1-on-1
Live video sessions with your own teacher
30–60 min
Lesson lengths that fit your day
5 tracks
From the alphabet to Quran studies
All levels
Complete beginner to advanced
What you can learn
Five paths. One goal: fluency.
Whether you’re starting from the alphabet or perfecting your recitation, there’s a course — and a teacher — for exactly where you are.
العربية
Arabic Language
From your first marhaba to confident conversation — Modern Standard Arabic, grammar, and everyday speech, built around how you actually learn.
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أ ب ت
Arabic Letters
Master the alphabet — reading and writing from absolute zero.
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تجويد
Tajwid
Recite with precision and beauty — the rules, rhythm, and art of recitation.
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القرآن
Quran Studies
Memorization, tafsir, and a deeper understanding of the text.
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فقه
Islamic Studies
Fiqh, aqeedah, and seerah — guided by knowledgeable teachers.
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Why Tekelem
A real teacher changes everything.
Apps drill you. Videos talk at you. A teacher listens, corrects, encourages — and adapts every single lesson to you.
Expert native teachers
Learn from qualified native speakers with years of teaching experience — patient with beginners, demanding with the advanced.
Your schedule, not ours
Book real slots from your teacher’s availability, reschedule up to 24h ahead, and get makeup sessions when life interferes.
Progress you can see
Session notes, teacher feedback, and lesson history live in your dashboard — so every week builds on the last.
Materials that follow you
Lessons, exercises, and resources are released to your dashboard as you progress — nothing to print, nothing to lose.
Our name is our method
تكلّم means “speak.”
Tekelem comes from the Arabic imperative takallam — speak! It’s the whole philosophy in one word: you don’t learn a language by collecting streaks and badges. You learn it by speaking with a real person who listens, corrects you kindly, and believes you can.
From your very first session, you’ll speak more Arabic than most apps get you saying in a year.
Say your first words todayHow it works
Three steps to your first session
- 01
Choose your course
Browse our courses and pick the one that matches your goal — conversational Arabic, Tajwid, the alphabet, or Quran studies.
- 02
Pick your schedule
Select time slots from your teacher’s real availability, synced to your timezone. Sessions are typically 30–60 minutes.
- 03
Start speaking
Join your live video session and speak from day one. Your teacher tailors every lesson and tracks your progress week by week.
Student stories
Students who found their voice
I’ve tried many apps and courses, but nothing compares to having a real teacher who understands my struggles. My Arabic has improved tremendously in just 3 months!
The Tajwid lessons are exceptional. My teacher is patient and knowledgeable. I can now recite with proper pronunciation and feel more connected to the Quran.
Flexible scheduling was key for me as a working mom. Being able to learn Arabic at my own pace with personalized attention has been a game-changer.
أهلاً وسهلاً
Your first word is waiting.
Create a free account, browse courses, and book your first live session with a teacher who can’t wait to meet you.
FAQ
Questions, answered
After enrolling in a course, you’ll select time slots that work with your schedule. Each session is a live video call with your dedicated teacher, who tailors the lesson to your level and learning goals.
Not at all! We have courses for complete beginners as well as advanced learners. In your first session, your teacher assesses your level and customizes the learning path accordingly.
Life happens! You can reschedule sessions up to 24 hours in advance from your dashboard. Your teacher is notified automatically, and you simply pick a new time that works better.
Tajwid is the set of rules governing pronunciation during recitation of the Quran. Our Tajwid courses teach proper pronunciation, rhythm, and the beautiful art of Quranic recitation.
Both. Most students choose private 1-on-1 sessions for fully personalized attention, but we also offer small group courses if you prefer learning alongside others.
Each course offers flexible plans — monthly, every 4 weeks, or weekly subscriptions, plus fixed lesson packages — with the session length and lessons per week clearly listed. You pay securely online and can manage everything from your dashboard.
Most students notice improvement within the first few weeks. With consistent practice and regular sessions, you’ll build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and gain confidence speaking Arabic.
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