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Show all articlesThe Arabic alphabet has 28 letters, reads right to left, and changes shape depending on where a letter appears in a word. This guide walks you through every letter and the fastest way to learn them.
There are two main flavours of Arabic: Modern Standard Arabic used in media and education, and regional dialects used in daily life. Understanding the difference before you start saves months of confusion.
Arabic uses two different numeral systems and has specific grammar rules for numbers and dates. This reference guide covers everything you need to tell time, read a calendar, and handle basic arithmetic in Arabic.