What is the difference between Arabic for Kids and Quranic Arabic?
Bloomtivo answers
Arabic for Kids teaches Arabic as a language: everyday words, speaking, listening, reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic. Quranic Arabic focuses on understanding the Quran directly: high-frequency Quran words, roots, and grammar used in the verses children recite. Young children usually start with Arabic for Kids; from about 10, Quranic Arabic adds meaning to their recitation.
Reviewed by Sondos Hassan, Bloomtivo teacher · Updated
↓ The full answer
Both are valuable. Which comes first depends on your child’s age and goal.
Side by side
Arabic for Kids
Quranic Arabic
Goal
Use Arabic as a language
Understand the Quran
Vocabulary
Everyday: family, food, school
Quran words: رَبّ، رَحْمَة، صَلَاة
Skills
Speaking, listening, reading, writing
Understanding verses, roots, grammar
Material
Stories, conversation, games
Surahs the child recites
Best age to start
4+
About 10+, or earlier with simple versions
Which first?
Your goal
Start with
Child speaks to Arabic relatives
Arabic for Kids
Understanding salah and Juz Amma
Quranic Arabic
GCSE/A level Arabic
Arabic for Kids, then exam preparation
Both
Arabic for Kids first; add Quranic Arabic around 10
They support each other
Everyday Arabic builds the grammar and vocabulary that make Quranic Arabic easier. Quranic Arabic gives deep meaning to the everyday language.
Teacher’s tip: a surprisingly small number of root words covers a large part of the Quran’s text. Learning them first gives quick results. See Arabic roots and our Quranic Arabic programme.
Start with 2 free trial lessons. If your child does not get on with the teacher, we change the teacher and the trial lessons stay free until your child is comfortable. After that, you choose a paid plan that fits your child.
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