Learn: free self-study reels
The Arabic alphabet, 28 letters, in 7 short reels — 4 letters each, with how it sounds and an English comparison for every one. Free to watch any time, no account or trial needed.
Reel 1 / 7
Letters 1–4 of 28
Alif, Baa', Taa', Thaa'
alif · baa' · taa' · thaa'
Reel 2 / 7
Letters 5–8 of 28
Jeem, Haa', Khaa', Daal
jeem · haa' · khaa' · daal
Reel 3 / 7
Letters 9–12 of 28
Dhaal, Raa', Zay, Seen
dhaal · raa' · zay · seen
Reel 4 / 7
Letters 13–16 of 28
Sheen, Saad, Daad, Taa' (heavy)
sheen · saad · daad · taa' (heavy)
Reel 5 / 7
Letters 17–20 of 28
Zaa' (heavy), 'Ayn, Ghayn, Faa'
zaa' (heavy) · 'ayn · ghayn · faa'
Reel 6 / 7
Letters 21–24 of 28
Qaaf, Kaaf, Laam, Meem
qaaf · kaaf · laam · meem
Reel 7 / 7
Letters 25–28 of 28
Noon, Haa', Waw, Yaa'
noon · haa' · waw · yaa'
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