Learn to type, read,
and feel Arabic words.
Build a vocabulary of real Arabic — with diacritics, audio, and a gentle on-screen keyboard. Type the Arabizi you already know; we'll teach your fingers the script.
Three movements, like learning a song.
See it
Each card shows the Arabizi spelling and English translation. The Arabic appears faded — your guide, not the answer.
Type it
Use a real Arabic keyboard if you have one, or our onscreen one. Every key shows its English shortcut.
Hear it
Words you stumble on come back. Pronunciation by native speakers. No streaks, no badges, no nonsense.
Pick a theme. Start typing.
Greetings & introductions
124Family
71Food & drink
102Jobs & work
85Home
78Clothes
51Travel & places
176Health & the body
26Daily routine
65Time
20Numbers
21Hobbies
43Education
21Descriptions
104Weather
25The alphabet
22One small system tweak — and your laptop speaks Arabic.
Every OS ships with an Arabic keyboard layout built in. Follow our three-minute guides to switch it on, learn the standard 101 layout, and toggle between scripts with a keyboard shortcut.
Read the full setup guide →What is Arabizi?
Arabizi (or “Franco-Arabic”) writes Arabic with Latin letters and numerals — the digits stand in for sounds English can't spell. We use it as a phonetic bridge so you can read a word before you can read the script.