Find an Arabic tutor near me in Durham

The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters, all of which are consonants that connect together in most cases.

• The "non-connectors" include Alif, Dāl, Dhāl, Rā, Zāy, and Wāw, which keep their isolated form on the left side.
• Letters change form depending on where they sit in a word: start, middle, end, or alone.
• Three letters can also act as long vowels: Alif (ā), Wāw (ū), and Yā (ī).

Diacritics called "harakat" indicate short vowels: fatḥa (a), kasra (i), and ḍamma (u).

Mastering these 28 letters is the first real milestone in reading Arabic confidently.

The average price for a one-hour Arabic lesson in Durham is around £14/h.

Expect some variation depending on:

• The student's level (starting from scratch, conversational, or exam-level)
• The tutor's qualifications and experience (formal training, dialect specialisation, professional background)
• Session duration and regularity (one-off classes, ongoing study, crash courses)
• Lesson format (online via video call, face-to-face at home, or at the tutor's location)

Booking multiple sessions often unlocks a better price per lesson.

A number of Arabic tutors give a free trial lesson so you can check compatibility before committing.

Arabic presents two main challenges for English speakers: its grammar system and its script.

• Unlike English, Arabic verbs follow predictable moulds—once you learn the patterns, conjugation becomes logical.
• Reading direction and shape-shifting letters require practice, but they follow clear rules.
• Sounds like ع (ʿayn) and ح (ḥā) have no English equivalent, so pronunciation needs ear training.

Working with a teacher accelerates progress, especially for pronunciation and grammar drills.

Arabic tutors in Durham hold an impressive average rating of 5⭐ out of 5.

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