Speak Gulf Arabic with confidence
Gulf Arabic is the everyday language of life and work in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. With a Gulf-native teacher you learn how people really speak — at the office, in the majlis and on the street.
Who this is for
- Expats and people relocating to the Gulf
- Partners and families of Gulf Arabic speakers
- Professionals working with Gulf clients
What you'll learn
- Greetings, hospitality and social etiquette
- Daily life: shopping, restaurants and transport
- Workplace vocabulary and meetings
- Understanding fast speech and common expressions
A taste of what you'll say
شلونك؟
shlōnak?
How are you?
وين رايح؟
wēn rāyeh?
Where are you going?
أبغى قهوة
abgha gahwa
I want coffee
Teachers for this path
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Common questions
How different is Gulf Arabic from Modern Standard Arabic?
It differs in pronunciation, vocabulary and some grammar, but shares a lot with Modern Standard Arabic. We start with everyday speech and link it to MSA when you want to read and write.
How long until I can hold a conversation?
It depends on your time and goal. Most learners manage simple conversations within weeks of regular lessons. The free level test gives you a clear starting point.
Not sure where to start?
Take the free level test — about 10 minutes — and get your level and teachers picked for you.
Take the free level test