Arabic Lessons & Translation FAQ

Lessons are one-to-one over video call, scheduled at times that suit you. After each class you receive notes and practice material.

Yes. The trial is a chance to meet, talk about your goals and try a short lesson so you can decide whether my approach suits you. There's no obligation to continue.

Pricing depends on how often you want to meet and whether you choose a package. I share the options with you after the free trial, once we've agreed on a plan.

Yes. After the trial I'll suggest a package based on how often you want to meet. Packages are shared privately, not published online.

Absolutely. We'll start with simple words, useful phrases, introductions and everyday conversation, then gradually build your vocabulary and confidence. The lessons are adapted to your level, so you don't need any previous knowledge.

Absolutely. If your main goal is to speak Arabic, we can start without focusing on reading and writing. I can use Arabizi (Arabic written using Latin letters and numbers) when useful, especially at the beginning, so you can understand and practise more easily. The goal is to help you speak and communicate confidently, and we can introduce reading and writing later if you want.

It depends on your goals, your starting point and how much you practise outside the lessons. Some learners want to focus mainly on speaking and everyday communication, while others may also want to develop their reading, writing or professional Arabic. We'll focus on what you actually need and build from there.

There is no one-size-fits-all schedule. We can choose a frequency that fits your goals, availability and pace. What matters most is consistency and having enough practice to keep building on what you learn.

I use Arabic as much as possible during the lessons so you can get used to hearing and using the language from the beginning. When something needs further explanation, I use English to make sure everything is clear. The balance depends on your level and gradually shifts toward more Arabic as you become more comfortable.

Yes. If you need Arabic for hospitality, healthcare, sales, real estate or another field, lessons can be built around the vocabulary and situations you'll actually meet.

My lessons are primarily designed for adults and learners who want practical, personalized Arabic. If you're looking for lessons for a younger learner, feel free to get in touch and we can see whether my teaching approach would be a good fit.

I hold a Master's in Translation from Université Saint-Joseph in Beirut, work with Arabic professionally every day as a translator and subtitler, and have taught more than 30 learners online from different countries around the world.

A laptop or tablet with a camera, a stable connection, and a quiet spot. I share materials on screen and send notes after each session.

Let me know in advance and we'll find another slot in the same week. Details are agreed when you start.

Not a fixed one. Every student receives a personalized learning plan based on their level, goals, and learning needs. Rather than having every student follow the same textbook or syllabus, lessons are carefully designed to address what you need to achieve—from building conversational confidence to developing professional Arabic or mastering MSA.

Your learning path evolves as your Arabic improves, so each lesson remains relevant to your progress.

Yes. You can choose to focus on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), a specific Arabic dialect, or a combination depending on your goals. During your trial, we'll discuss which variety is most appropriate for you and create a learning plan accordingly.

It depends on your goal. If you want to speak with people day to day, a spoken, practical form of Arabic is the natural start. If you need to read, write or work with formal Arabic, start with MSA. Many learners combine both, and we can design your plan that way.

I try to make Arabic as simple and practical as possible. If you don't have a specific dialect in mind, we can use a practical form of Arabic that is widely understood and choose the best approach based on your goals. If you have a specific dialect or country in mind, we can focus on that.

It doesn't have to be. We can start with simple phrases and everyday conversation and build from there at your own pace. You don't need to know the Arabic alphabet to start speaking, and I can use Arabizi when useful to make the beginning easier.

News, books, official documents, formal speeches and signage across every Arab country. It's the shared written form, while everyday conversation happens in spoken Arabic.

Yes. All lessons are one-to-one and delivered online, so you can learn Arabic from wherever you are.

Lessons can be scheduled around your time zone. We'll find a time that works for both of us.

Yes, depending on availability. We'll find a time that works with your schedule and time zone.

My students are based in different countries around the world. Since lessons are online, you can learn Arabic from wherever you are.

Absolutely. All lessons are online, so you can learn Arabic from anywhere in the world.

English → Arabic, Arabic → English, French → Arabic and Turkish → Arabic.

English–Arabic. Arabic is my native language, and English is my B language in my Master's training. French is my C language. English–Arabic is my primary language combination, with French–Arabic as another important combination.

Send your files or a short description through the quote form or on WhatsApp, along with your deadline and target audience. You'll receive a quote and delivery date.

Usually per source word, depending on content type, language pair and deadline. Every project is quoted individually.

A Master's in Translation (conference translator track) from ETIB, Université Saint-Joseph, with over a decade of experience in translation, proofreading, subtitling and media localization, including current work for a news network.

Yes. I can write in Modern Standard Arabic for the widest reach, or adapt register and expressions for your target audience where it suits the content.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, plain text, subtitle files, CMS entry and most localization platforms. Tell me your format and I'll deliver in it.

Yes. Your materials are handled with discretion and never shared. I'm happy to sign an NDA.

SRT, VTT and others on request. If you have a template or platform requirement, share it with your brief.

Per video minute, depending on content type, language pair and whether a script is available.

Both. With a script or an English subtitle file, work is faster; without one, I translate directly from the audio.

Yes. Quality control of existing Arabic subtitles for accuracy, timing and readability is a common request.

I currently subtitle and edit news content for Asharq News through Deluxe, one of the world's largest media localization companies.

Translation converts the words; localization adapts the whole message, including tone, cultural references and format, so it feels native to your target audience and market.

Recreating creative lines such as taglines and headlines in Arabic so they produce the same effect, even if the words change completely. Delivered as options with back-translations.

I flag layout and directional issues and review Arabic text inside designs, and I work with your designer or developer on the RTL version.

MTPE (machine translation post-editing) is the review and correction of machine-translated text by a professional linguist. It's a good fit for high-volume or fast-turnaround content where a human translation from scratch isn't practical, but quality still matters.

Light post-editing fixes meaning and grammar so the text is correct. Full post-editing brings it to human-translation quality in style, tone and terminology. Send a sample and I'll recommend the right level.

Yes. I work in your environment or directly in files, and can feed back recurring MT issues to help improve engine output.