Quranic Arabic
Arabic for reading and understanding the Quran: letters, common Quran words and the meaning of verses. This is our main focus.
Understand what you recite
Arabic · Quran-focused · One-to-one
Arabic Tutor Online in the UK
A live one-to-one Arabic tutor on Zoom or Google Meet. Learn the letters, the common words of the Quran and what verses mean, in English, Arabic or Urdu. Your first lesson is a free trial, and a second tutor is free if the first is not right.
- 45-minute lessons
- From £3 a lesson
- Egyptian teacher option
- English, Arabic or Urdu
- Female teacher on request
- Evenings and weekends
Which Arabic do you want to learn?
People search for an Arabic tutor and mean three different things. Choose yours first, so the lessons fit.
Modern Standard Arabic
The written Arabic of books and news. Ask us in the free trial if you want reading and writing, and we confirm what your tutor can offer.
Read and write
Spoken Arabic
Everyday Arabic spoken in a region, with different dialects. Tell us what you need. We say honestly if we are not the right fit.
Speak with people
Not reading Arabic yet? Start with Noorani Qaida. Want to recite correctly? See Tajweed. Want the meaning of verses? See Tafseer.
Plan your Arabic week
Pick a goal and how many minutes you can spare each day. You will see a simple week to practise between lessons.
What do you want from Arabic?
Minutes a day between lessons
Choose a goal and minutes
You will see a simple week. This is only a guide.
A tutor from an academy, or from a marketplace?
Many UK searches for an Arabic tutor lead to marketplaces, where you compare many profiles. An academy works differently. Here is the honest difference.
| Tutor marketplace | Ayat Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you meet | Pick from many profiles and message several tutors. | We match you with a teacher, and you meet a second if the first is not right. |
| Price | Each tutor sets their own rate, which varies a lot. | Fixed per-lesson prices, shown on this page. |
| Trial | Differs by tutor. | First lesson is a free trial, with a second free trial with another teacher. |
| Focus | Any language, any level. | Arabic taught around the Quran, with Quran teachers. |
Marketplaces suit people who want to choose from many languages and tutors. We suit people who want Arabic around the Quran, taught by Quran teachers.
The route in Quranic Arabic
A usual path for a learner who wants to understand the Quran. We do not promise a finish date. Your tutor moves on when you are ready.
- 1Letters and soundsReading the Arabic letters and the vowel marks, slowly and clearly.
- 2Common Quran wordsWords that come up again and again, so verses start to feel familiar.
- 3Short phrasesPutting a few words together and saying what they mean.
- 4A verse, word by wordReading a short verse and saying what each word is doing.
Six questions to ask any Arabic tutor, and our answers
Whoever you choose, ask these before you pay. Here is how we answer them.
Which Arabic will I learn?
Quranic, Modern Standard or spoken. See the three kinds above.
Who is the tutor?
Our teachers include Miss Sarah, Saria, Haya and Fatima. All are certified, and most are female.
What language is the lesson in?
English, Arabic or Urdu, as you prefer. We confirm which teacher is free.
What is the format?
Live and one-to-one on Zoom or Google Meet. Each lesson is 45 minutes.
What does it cost, all in?
£3 to £5 a lesson, or £7 to £9 with an Egyptian teacher. Weekend lessons cost 50p more.
What if it is not right?
You have a free trial first, and a second free trial with another teacher if you want one.
Meet the teachers on our teachers page. For a female teacher, see Quran classes for sisters. Learning as an adult? See Quran classes for adults.
Arabic tutor fees
Lessons are £3 to £5 with a Standard teacher, or £7 to £9 with an Egyptian teacher, for each 45-minute one-to-one lesson. The trial lesson is free.
Cost of an Arabic month
Standard lessons, 2 lessons a week£24 to £40for 8 lessons of 45 minutes in a 4-week month
Cost per hour next to marketplace tutors
A UK tutor marketplace listing, checked on 30 October 2026, showed Arabic tutors from £9 to £224 an hour, with an average of £17 an hour. Our lessons are 45 minutes, so we work out the hour for you.
| Option | Per 45-minute lesson | Per hour of teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Ayat Way, Standard teacher | £3 to £5 | £4.00 to £6.67 |
| Ayat Way, Egyptian teacher | £7 to £9 | £9.33 to £12.00 |
| Marketplace average (one listing) | Not applicable | £17 |
| Lessons | Standard teacher | Egyptian teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 3 lessons a week | £36 to £60 | £84 to £108 |
| 4 lessons a week | £48 to £80 | £112 to £144 |
| 5 lessons a week | £60 to £100 | £140 to £180 |
The marketplace figure is one listing, so it is a rough guide, not a market average. Prices change, so check before you decide.
We confirm the exact price before you pay. If you are not happy, we refund you. See all fees for every course.
Arabic tutor online: your questions
What kind of Arabic does an Ayat Way tutor teach?
Our main focus is Quranic Arabic: reading the letters, learning common Quran words and understanding verses. If you want Modern Standard or spoken Arabic, say so in the trial form, and we tell you honestly what a tutor can offer.
Is Quranic Arabic different from Modern Standard Arabic?
Yes. Quranic Arabic is the Arabic of the Quran. Modern Standard Arabic is the written Arabic of books and news. They share letters and much vocabulary, but the goals are different, so choose the one you need.
Can I learn spoken Arabic with you?
Our teachers speak Arabic, but our focus is Quranic Arabic. If spoken Arabic is your main goal, tell us in the free trial, and we say honestly whether we are the right fit.
I cannot read Arabic letters yet. Can I start?
Yes. Most beginners start with the letters. If that is you, Noorani Qaida is the usual first step, and your tutor moves on to words and phrases when you are ready.
Is this an Arabic tutor or a Quran class?
It is both, taught together. You learn Arabic through the words of the Quran, with a live teacher, one-to-one.
What is the difference between an Arabic tutor and Tafseer?
An Arabic tutor teaches you the language: letters, words and phrases. Tafseer explains the meaning, context and lessons of the verses. Many learners study both.
Do I need Arabic to learn Tajweed?
No. Tajweed is about reciting correctly, and you can start with the letters. Arabic words and Tajweed support each other, so many learners add one to the other.
How many lessons a week should I take?
There is no single answer. Little and often helps with a new language. After the free trial your tutor can suggest a number that fits you.
Can an Egyptian teacher teach me Arabic?
Yes. Lessons with an Egyptian teacher are £7 to £9 for each 45-minute lesson. You can ask for a female or a male teacher.
Can children learn Arabic with you?
Children can start from age 4 with Noorani Qaida, where they learn the Arabic letters. A parent sits beside a 4 or 5 year old.
How much does an Arabic tutor cost in the UK?
Lessons are £3 to £5 with our Standard teachers, or £7 to £9 with an Egyptian teacher, for each 45-minute one-to-one lesson. Weekend lessons cost 50p more. The calculator on this page works out any plan.
What are the trial, refund and recording rules?
Your first lesson is a free trial, with a second teacher if needed. We do not record lessons, and refunds are explained on our free trial and safeguarding pages.
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