ابدأ
STEP 1
Start with the letters
Meet the Arabic alphabet and short vowels, one small lesson at a time.
Alif · “the first letter”
Start with
alif.
Learn Arabic from the very first letter, a few minutes a day. Bite-size lessons, a new word every day, and quizzes that make it stick.
- Free
- Works offline
- No account needed
- Ages 13+
40bite-size lessons
4levels, alphabet to everyday Arabic
220+words with examples
100%usable offline
How it works
Three small steps. Every day.
كل يوم
STEP 2
Learn a little every day
A fresh word and sentence each day, right on your home screen.
اختبر
STEP 3
Practise and keep your streak
Quick quizzes lock it in. Earn gems and watch your streak grow.
Features
Everything a beginner needs. Nothing you don't.
A new word every day
A word and sentence of the day on your home screen. Add the widget to see it without opening the app.
40 bite-size lessons
From the alphabet and short vowels to family, food, travel and everyday phrases, across four levels.
Quizzes that stick
Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank and word matching. Earn gems for good scores.
Keep your streak
Come back daily and watch your streak grow. Small steps, every day.
Save and share
Bookmark words to review later and share beautiful word cards with friends.
Works offline
Learn anywhere, no signal needed. Optional sign-in backs up your progress.
Inside the app
Real lessons. Real progress.
Who it's for
For anyone starting from zero.
Whether it's for travel, work, family or faith, Alif meets you at the very first letter and walks with you from there.
Complete beginners
Never read an Arabic letter? Perfect.
Future readers
Read the Arabic alphabet with confidence.
Busy people
Five minutes a day is enough to build a habit.
Curious minds
Travel, culture, family or faith: start anywhere.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Alif free?
Yes. All 40 lessons, the daily word and the quizzes are free, supported by ads. Hearts refill on their own over time.
Do I need an account?
No. Everything works without one. Sign in with Google or email only if you want your streak and progress backed up across devices.
Which Arabic does Alif teach?
Modern Standard Arabic (Fuṣḥā), the Arabic of books, news and formal speech across the Arab world.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Every lesson is built into the app, so you can learn on a plane, a train or anywhere without signal.
Does Alif teach pronunciation?
Not yet. Every word comes with transliteration so you can sound it out, and audio is on our roadmap.
Who is Alif for?
Anyone aged 13 or over who's starting Arabic from zero, or wants to finally read the alphabet with confidence.
What data do you collect?
As little as we can. See Your data for a plain-English breakdown of every item, and our privacy policy for the details.
How do I delete my account?
In the app: Profile → Delete account. Or see how to delete your account.
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