Virtual Arabic for Kids Language Courses

With this new collaboration between Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture and Lingo Dice, you can now enroll your child(ren) in our virtual Arabic for Kids classes led by Ms. Amani Abduh. Designed for children ages 4 - 17, Ms. Amani adopts the innovative "edutainment pedagogical approach" in her instruction, merging education and entertainment to maximize children's language acquisition. In our classes, your child(ren) will learn how to read, write and pronounce the Arabic alphabets, as well as acquire simple vocabularies such as greetings through playing online games. Our engaging and interactive sessions will help young learners develop their skills with the support of additional learning materials available on Canvas and YouTube, using the acclaimed curricula I Love the Arabic Language (أحب اللغة العربية) and I Love and Learn the Arabic Language (أحب العربية وأتعلمها). Children will practice their handwriting by completing assignments from the Arabic Sanabel Handwriting: Level KG1 textbook. 

Our instructor Ms. Amani Abduh is an experienced Arabic language instructor since 2007. She is from Syria and has a B.A. degree in Arabic language and literature from Damascus University, is an ACTFL/ILR OPI Tester since 2022, and a poetry and children's stories writer.

Questions? Reach out to arabic@albustanseeds.org

Arabic for Kids Spring 2025

Program Details:

  • Classes Run: January 13th to April 23rd, 2025

  • Format: Live, virtual classes via Zoom

  • Duration: 13 weeks (with one week off)

  • Class Frequency: Twice per week

  • Tuition: $480 for the full semester

  • Assessment Fee: $10 for a skill-level assessment, schedule an assessment here.

Incorporating an edutainment approach to language instruction online, your children will engage with the Arabic alphabets, their sounds and will acquire simple vocabularies such as greetings by playing online games throughout the classes offered twice per week. Children will practice their handwriting by completing assignments using the Arabic Sanabel Handwriting: Level KG1 textbook. Our students' ages range from 4 years old up to 17 years old. 

Ready to get started?

Schedule a placement call with Ms. Amani to determine your child(ren)'s levels.

If your child(ren)'s level falls under the following two, you will be contacted with the dates and times of the class:

    • Preparatory: Simple greetings, introducing oneself, standard form of Arabic alphabet letters, the first 60 Arabic words from different categories such as animals, food, school stationery, and transportation.

    • Pre-novice: Answering simple questions about self, Arabic alphabet letters in their different forms, appendix letters, short vowels (Harakaat), merge letters and split words, reading simple words, and Arabic numbers 1-10.

Register your children if you already know their level by clicking here!

Arabic for Kids Summer 2025

For the second year in a row, we will be offering in-person Arabic language and calligraphy classes with Ms. Amani Abduh at Al-Bustan Summer Camp flagship program. During the last two weeks of June, children will engage with the Arabic language on daily basis exploring the chosen theme of the year. Read about Al-Bustan 2024 Summer Camp in this Inquirer article where children explored theme of Arab folktales and experienced writing "Kan Yama Kan" (Arabic for Once upon a time) using the Arabic Qalam bamboo pens with ink. More details about 2025 summer camp will be posted on this page.

Arabic for Kids Fall 2025

Program details:

  • Classes Run: September 8th to December 10th, 2025

  • Format: Live, virtual classes via Zoom

  • Duration: 13 weeks (with one week off)

  • Class Frequency: Twice per week

  • Tuition: $480 for the full semester

  • Assessment Fee: $10 for a skill-level assessment

Ready to get started?

Schedule a placement call with Ms. Amani to determine your child(ren)'s levels.

If your child(ren)'s level falls under the following two, you will be contacted with the dates and times of the class:

    • Preparatory: Simple greetings, introducing oneself, standard form of Arabic alphabet letters, the first 60 Arabic words from different categories such as animals, food, school stationery, and transportation.

    • Pre-novice: Answering simple questions about self, Arabic alphabet letters in their different forms, appendix letters, short vowels (Harakaat), merge letters and split words, reading simple words, and Arabic numbers 1-10.

Register your children if you already know their level by clicking here!