Question 1

How long does it take to learn Arabic typing?

Accepted Answer

With our structured 108-lesson course (62 desktop + 46 mobile), most students can learn basic Arabic touch typing in 4-6 weeks with regular practice. The course is self-paced, so you can progress faster or slower depending on your schedule. Each lesson takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

Question 2

Do I need to know Arabic to use this course?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't need to know Arabic to learn typing! Our course is specifically designed for English QWERTY keyboard users who want to learn Arabic touch typing. We teach the Arabic 101 keyboard layout from scratch, starting with the home row and progressively building your skills. However, knowing Arabic will help with comprehension of practice words and sentences.

Question 3

What is the difference between the desktop and mobile courses?

Accepted Answer

The desktop course has 62 lessons teaching the Arabic 101 keyboard layout used on physical keyboards. The mobile course has 46 lessons optimized for iOS and Android mobile keyboards, using a thumb-zone teaching approach. Both courses cover the same fundamentals but are tailored to their respective input methods. Your Pro subscription includes access to both courses.

Question 4

How much does Arabic Typing 101 cost?

Accepted Answer

We offer a freemium model with 19 free lessons per course (38 free lessons total across desktop and mobile). For full access to all 108 lessons plus Pro features like Arabic Typing Workspace and Practice with Stories, upgrade to Pro for £2.99/month or £30/year (save 17%). All new users get a 7-day free trial with no card required upfront.

Question 5

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All new users get a 7-day free trial of Arabic Typing 101 Pro with full access to all 108 lessons, Arabic Typing Workspace, and Practice with Stories. No credit card required upfront. After the trial, you can choose to continue with the free plan (19 lessons per course) or upgrade to Pro for £2.99/month or £30/year.

Question 6

What keyboard layout does this course teach?

Accepted Answer

This course teaches the Arabic 101 keyboard layout, which is the standard layout used across the Middle East and North Africa. For desktop, we teach the physical Arabic 101 layout designed for English QWERTY users. For mobile, we teach both iOS and Android Arabic keyboard layouts using thumb-zone techniques.

Question 7

Can I use Arabic Typing 101 on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have a dedicated mobile course with 46 lessons designed specifically for iOS and Android mobile keyboards. The mobile course uses a thumb-zone teaching approach optimized for touchscreen typing. You can access all lessons, workspace, and practice stories on any device with a web browser.

Question 8

What are the Pro features?

Accepted Answer

Pro subscribers get: (1) Full access to all 108 lessons (62 desktop + 46 mobile) including advanced topics like diacritics, numbers, and real-world practice. (2) Arabic Typing Workspace - a full-featured word processor with 4 Arabic fonts, auto-save, cross-device sync, and export to .txt/.docx. (3) Practice with Stories - authentic Arabic texts from Islamic literature like the Story of Ibrahim, with no timers and optional diacritics for flexible practice.

Master Arabic Typing

Try Arabic Typing

Go Beyond Basic Lessons

Practice with Stories

Arabic Typing Workspace

Practice Sarf Patterns

108 Total Lessons

Desktop & Mobile

Track Progress

Learning Resources

Add Arabic Keyboard

Arabic 101 Keyboard Guide

Arabic Diacritics Guide