Master Arabic with real-world videos
A fun and engaging way to boost your skills, discover rich culture, and learn how Arabs actually speak
Master Arabic with real-world videos
A fun and engaging way to boost your skills, discover rich culture, and learn how Arabs actually speak
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The best content in dialect and Modern Standard
We bring you real-world videos that are fun to watch, timely, and well-suited for Arabic learners.
Want to learn colloquial Arabic and/or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)? Just started or aiming to take your skills to the next level?
No matter your focus or skill level, our ever-growing library of 1000+ videos has all you need!
The best content in dialect and Modern Standard
We bring you real-world videos that are fun to watch, timely, and well-suited for Arabic learners.
Want to learn colloquial Arabic and/or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)? Just started or aiming to take your skills to the next level?
No matter your focus or skill level, our ever-growing library of 1000+ videos has all you need!
Understand the way Arabs actually talk
All videos on Playaling are transcribed, translated, and equipped with our unique interactive captions that make real-world Arabic accessible to you. Hover over the interactive captions to discover each word’s meaning and pronunciation.
It’s more than just watching entertaining videos – it’s learning while having fun!
Understand the way Arabs actually talk
All videos on Playaling are transcribed, translated, and equipped with our unique interactive captions that make real-world Arabic accessible to you. Hover over the interactive captions to discover each word’s meaning and pronunciation.
It’s more than just watching entertaining videos – it’s learning while having fun!
Build real-world Arabic skills, fast
Expand your vocabulary, reinforce grammar, and develop a natural feel for the language.
You’ll learn through smart, interactive activities built around authentic content and powered by cutting-edge tech. The result? Practice that’s effective, intuitive, and actually fun to stick with.
Build real-world Arabic skills, fast
Expand your vocabulary, reinforce grammar, and develop a natural feel for the language.
You’ll learn through smart, interactive activities built around authentic content and powered by cutting-edge tech. The result? Practice that’s effective, intuitive, and actually fun to stick with.
See it. Hear it. Master it
Never wonder how to say a word or use it in context. Our Audio Dictionary is the only Arabic dictionary that combines human voice pronunciation, grammar tips, and real-world example sentences (with audio), all in one place.
It’s everything a dictionary should be, finally designed for Arabic learners—no matter what variety of Arabic you’re learning.
See it. Hear it. Master it.
Never wonder how to say a word or use it in context. Our Audio Dictionary is the only Arabic dictionary that combines human voice pronunciation, grammar tips, and real-world example sentences (with audio), all in one place.
It’s everything a dictionary should be, finally designed for Arabic learners—no matter what variety of Arabic you’re learning.
New to Arabic?
Our alphabet course will take you from zero to reading, step by step. Each lesson introduces letters with clear pronunciation, explains how they connect, and shows them in real words you’ll start to recognize and learn.
Short lessons, built-in review exercises, and audio for every letter — so you build a solid foundation without the struggle.
New to Arabic?
Our alphabet course will take you from zero to reading, step by step. Each lesson introduces letters with clear pronunciation, explains how they connect, and shows them in real words you’ll start to recognize and learn.
Short lessons, built-in review exercises, and audio for every letter — so you build a solid foundation without the struggle.
Learn anytime, anywhere — with our app
Access our core features, plus the app-exclusive WordPractice™, a smarter review tool that reinforces the words, phrases, and patterns you’ve encountered.
Powered by spaced repetition and active recall, it helps you internalize what you’re learning in context and remember it long term, far beyond what flashcards can offer.
Learn anytime, anywhere — with our app
Access our core features, plus the app-exclusive WordPractice™, a smarter review tool that reinforces the words, phrases, and patterns you’ve encountered.
Powered by spaced repetition and active recall, it helps you internalize what you’re learning in context and remember it long term, far beyond what flashcards can offer.
“Playaling is a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind tool for learning Arabic. I can’t give it enough praise.”
Hossam Abouzahr, The Living Arabic Project
Playaling vs. traditional methods
With Playaling
Without Playaling
Real-world videos
Immerse yourself in authentic Arabic through real-world videos, helping you understand cultural nuances and practical language use
Limited exposure
Struggle to understand real Arabic conversations and miss out on the rich cultural context due to a lack of real-world content
Audio Dictionary
Instantly look up words with our Audio Dictionary, ensuring you learn the correct pronunciation from native speakers
Pronunciation challenges
Rely on text-only dictionaries that don’t help you with pronunciation, leading to potential misunderstandings
Videos in different dialects
Learn not just Modern Standard Arabic, but also delve into various dialects like Levantine, Egyptian, and Gulf, making your learning experience comprehensive and versatile
Dialect confusion
Get lost among various dialects without guidance, making it difficult to communicate effectively and efficiently across different Arabic-speaking regions
Interactive exercises
Strengthen your skills with engaging exercises tailored to your learning level, ensuring you apply what you’ve learned effectively
Inconsistent practice
Find it hard to retain new knowledge without structured exercises, leading to slower progress and frustration
Interactive captions
Follow along with detailed transcriptions of each video, helping you connect spoken Arabic with its written form, enhancing both your listening and reading skills
Fragmented learning
Experience gaps in understanding when you can’t follow along with spoken content due to the absence of detailed captioning, making it harder to connect spoken and written Arabic
Playaling vs. Traditional Methods
With Playaling
Real-World Videos
Immerse yourself in authentic Arabic through real-world videos, helping you understand cultural nuances and practical language use
Audio Dictionary
Instantly look up words with our Audio Dictionary, ensuring you learn the correct pronunciation from native speakers
Videos in Different Dialects
Learn not just Modern Standard Arabic, but also delve into various dialects like Levantine, Egyptian, and Gulf, making your learning experience comprehensive and versatile
Interactive Exercises
Strengthen your skills with engaging exercises tailored to your learning level, ensuring you apply what you’ve learned effectively
Interactive Captions
Follow along with detailed transcriptions of each video, helping you connect spoken Arabic with its written form, enhancing both your listening and reading skills
Without Playaling
Limited Exposure
Struggle to understand real Arabic conversations and miss out on the rich cultural context due to a lack of real-world content
Pronunciation Challenges
Rely on text-only dictionaries that don’t help you with pronunciation, leading to potential misunderstandings
Dialect Confusion
Get lost in the different dialects without guidance, making it difficult to communicate effectively in various Arabic-speaking regions
Inconsistent Practice
Find it hard to retain new knowledge without structured exercises, leading to slower progress and frustration
Fragmented Learning
Experience gaps in understanding when you can’t follow along with spoken content due to the absence of detailed captioning, making it harder to connect spoken and written Arabic
What people say about us
Learn Arabic without a struggle
“This is love at first video. I never thought that learning Arabic could be so fun and interesting! It’s only been a month using Playaling and my teacher has already noticed my progress and new words I’m using.”
Linda Moore
عن جد؟ — A Levantine Way to Say “Really?”
If you spend time around Levantine speakers (Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian, or Jordanian), you’ll hear عن جد؟ all the time. It’s a short, everyday reaction used
بالله — A Levantine Expression for “Really?” and “Please”
If you spend time listening to Levantine speakers (Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian, or Jordanian), you’ll almost certainly hear بالله؟ — a short, expressive word used to
!يا لهوي (Ya Lahwi) — The Egyptian Cry of Shock, Fear, and Sudden Surprise
If you spend any time around Egyptians, you’ll quickly hear يا لهوي — a loud, expressive exclamation used in moments of shock, fear, sudden panic,
عن جد؟ — A Levantine Way to Say “Really?”
If you spend time around Levantine speakers (Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian, or Jordanian), you’ll hear عن جد؟ all the time. It’s a short, everyday reaction used
بالله — A Levantine Expression for “Really?” and “Please”
If you spend time listening to Levantine speakers (Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian, or Jordanian), you’ll almost certainly hear بالله؟ — a short, expressive word used to