Arabic tutor online — private 1-on-1 lessons with a native teacher
Private Arabic tutoring with a native Lebanese teacher — live 1-on-1 lessons online worldwide, or in person in Bucharest. Personalized pace, real conversation from day one.
5.0 rating
21+ verified reviews across Preply and independent students.
5+ years teaching
Adult learners across Europe, N. America and the Gulf.
Native Lebanese
Born and raised speaker — real Levantine, not textbook Arabic.
Free trial, no card
30 min, no obligation. Book a paid lesson only if it fits.
Looking for an Arabic tutor who actually speaks the dialect you'll use in real life, and who has more than just native fluency? Ibra is a native Lebanese speaker with 5+ years of teaching experience, working with students from Europe, North America and the Gulf on Zoom, and with in-person students in Bucharest.
What you get from a private tutor (vs a group course or app)
- 100% attention: every minute is you speaking, being corrected, and moving forward — not waiting for other students.
- Your goal, not a curriculum: travel, family, work, exam, kids, religion — the material bends to fit.
- Flexible schedule: reschedule any lesson up to 24h before. No lock-in.
- Faster progress: most 1-on-1 students hit A2 in 3–5 months vs 6–10 in a group.
How lessons work
Each lesson is 90 minutes, structured: 10 min recap of the previous lesson, 25 min new material (vocabulary + grammar via examples), 40 min applied conversation and role-play, 10 min feedback + homework, 5 min close. You leave the lesson tired in a good way — not from grammar drills, but from having actually spoken Arabic for an hour.
What we teach
Primary focus: Lebanese Arabic, which gives you comprehension across the whole Levantine region (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine). Optional MSA / Fusha for reading and formal contexts. For the wider dialect landscape, see the Arabic dialects guide.
Pricing
- Single lesson: 150 LEI / 60 min (~€30)
- Package of 5: 712 LEI (5% off)
- Package of 10: 1,350 LEI (10% off)
- Package of 20: 2,400 LEI (20% off)
- Trial lesson: free, 30 min
Book the free trial — 30 minutes, no card, no obligation. If it clicks, we schedule your first paid lesson before you leave the call.
Frequently asked questions
Are you a native Arabic speaker?
Yes. Ibra is a native Lebanese Arabic speaker, based in Bucharest, with 5+ years of teaching experience (Preply and independent students worldwide). Native fluency plus real teaching training — not just a native speaker without a method.
What teaching experience and qualifications do you have?
5+ years teaching Arabic to adult learners across Europe, North America and the Gulf — on Preply, independently online, and in person in Bucharest. Ongoing training in CEFR-based language pedagogy and the communicative method. Native fluency alone isn't enough — the method is what makes lessons work.
Which variety of Arabic do you teach?
Primarily Lebanese Arabic (Levantine), the spoken dialect used across Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. For students who need Modern Standard Arabic (MSA / Fusha) for reading, exams or professional writing, we layer that on top after the oral foundation.
What is your teaching methodology?
Oral-first, communicative, CEFR-aligned. You speak from lesson one using arabizi (Latin transliteration), the Arabic script is introduced after 2–3 months, and every lesson is 70% real conversation / role-play, 30% new material. Grammar is taught through examples in context, not drilled from tables.
How do you personalise lessons to my level and goals?
The free trial doubles as a level check and goal-setting session — travel, family, work, exam prep, kids, religious reading — and every lesson from there uses vocabulary and scenarios tailored to what you actually need. The material bends to fit you, not the other way around.
How much does 1-on-1 tutoring cost?
150 LEI per 60-minute lesson (~€30), with automatic package discounts: 5% from 5 lessons, 10% from 10 and 20% from 20. The first 30-minute trial lesson is free. No subscription, no lock-in.
What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?
Reschedule any lesson up to 24 hours before the start time at no cost. Cancellations under 24 hours count as a used lesson. No long-term contract, no hidden fees — packages are pay-once and used at your pace.
How are lessons delivered?
Live over Zoom, worldwide, in any time zone that overlaps with Bucharest (EET). In-person lessons are available in Bucharest, Romania. Materials, recordings and homework are shared through email and a shared drive.
Do you offer a trial lesson?
Yes — a free 30-minute trial. We assess your current level, understand your goal (travel, family, exam, business, kids), and you decide whether the method fits before committing.
How do you track progress?
CEFR-aligned checkpoints (A1 → C2), weekly informal reviews, and a formal progress assessment every 8–10 lessons. You'll know exactly what you can do, what's next, and where the gaps are.
Do you have reviews or testimonials from past students?
Yes — 5-star reviews on Preply from students across Europe, North America and the Gulf, plus written testimonials from long-term in-person students in Bucharest. Happy to share specific ones on request during the trial lesson.
Start with a free trial lesson
30 minutes with a native teacher — online worldwide or in person in Bucharest. No obligation.