Can my child learn Arabic if we don’t speak it at home?
Bloomtivo answers
Yes; most children learning Arabic in the UK come from non-Arabic-speaking homes. What makes the difference is daily exposure: 2–3 lessons a week, plus 10 minutes a day at home of Arabic words, songs, labels and simple phrases. Parents can learn ten phrases alongside. Expect to understand simple sentences after about 6 months and hold short conversations after 1 to 2 years.
Reviewed by Sondos Hassan, Bloomtivo teacher · Updated
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Parents who don’t speak Arabic often worry they can’t help. You can, without being fluent.
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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