How to Find the Best Online Arabic Tutor in 2026

Not all Arabic tutors are equal. The wrong tutor can teach bad habits that take years to undo. Here's how to find the right one.

Decide what you actually need Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for academics? A specific dialect (Khaleeji, Egyptian, Levantine) for daily life? Quranic Arabic and Tajweed? These are different specialties — most tutors do one or two well, not all of them.

Verify, then verify again Ask for a sample lesson recording. A 10-minute trial tells you more than any CV. Look for clear pronunciation, patient correction, and an ability to explain grammar in your native language.

Avoid these red flags Tutors who only teach in Arabic from day one (for beginners), tutors with no curriculum or plan, and tutors who can't explain why a rule works — only that it does.

Where Najmy helps Every Arabic tutor on Najmy is verified, recorded, and reviewed by both peers and parents. You can filter by specialty, dialect, and even gender — all in a few clicks.