Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
VSO
Modern Standard Arabic often allows VSO and SVO; many learners start with SVO patterns.
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: YesGender: TwoCases: 3
Case endings exist in MSA but are often not pronounced in everyday speech.
Verbs
Verbs conjugate by person/tense; roots and patterns are fundamental.
Plurals
Plural includes regular and ‘broken’ patterns.
Politeness
Polite phrases are frequent; dialect vs MSA differences are normal.
Fast tips
- Learn letter shapes in different positions.
- Start with common phrases; don’t worry about full case endings early.
Lessons
Right-to-left writing
Arabic is written right-to-left.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Articles (a/the) style words
Whether you need ‘a/the’-type words, and how to get started.
Gender (noun classes)
Some languages group nouns into classes that affect articles/adjectives.
Cases (noun endings)
Cases mark the role of a noun (subject/object/location/etc.).
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.