I’m British based in the US and married to an Arab Levantine speaking man. My family speaks Urdu so I wanted to use the few common words and being able to at least read Arabic as a launchpad for my learning. I couple this app with using pre-ply to have a tutor based in Palestine. This app is fantastic for independent learning. The courses with Hana and spouse are my favorite. Such clear direction and excellent skills as teachers. Of course Sofia the co creator have infectious positive energy which is motivating. And paired with her hubby they make an amazing team. I found them on IG and since becoming social media free now use their app & mainly website for their paid subscription for regular weekly learning. If you are serious about it and consistent everything you need is provided via Hob Learning. I’m learning for my toddler and baby and my progress is visible with my in-laws! I can do it, YOU can do it. The monthly fee is WORTH it

Admittedly when I first tried to learn Arabic I gravitated to Duolingo as I thought it would provide a fun way to learn a very hard language. Found quickly that it did not adequately provide me with the language abilities I was hoping for. Started learning MSA with a tutor in my area which was great but I wanted to focus more on Jordanian Arabic so I could understand and chat with my husband’s family. I found Hob learning and was amazed by what they had done. Fares and Sophia and the rest of their team have created a platform that is informative, interactive, and easy use. I am excited to learn and progress through each of the course. Would highly recommend!

I’ve tried many resources for learning Arabic over the years and this app is a total game changer for learning everyday spoken Arabic. It’s off to a great start providing accessible language instruction in a dialect that has no good Duolingo-style digital resources. The development team is very personable and respond to every bit of feedback so the app is rapidly improving. I suggested simple features to add and they were live within a month! Fun stuff. Simple videos make it perfect for learning skills for everyday situations.

I have tried numerous language apps in the past and this one is the best I have ever seen. The material is presented in a great order to learn and maintain but also keep it interesting. There are hundreds of flashcards and you can customize your own sets from the video vocabulary lists. I have made more progress in my Arabic in the last week of using this app than I have in 700 days of Duolingo (yes I just hit that streak). I highly recommend this app!