Arabic Reading

Read real Arabic, with English beside it, free.

Arabic Reading is a library of real Arabic texts shown side by side with English, sentence by sentence. Free to read, no sign-up.

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Six levels

  1. 1. Newcomer (A1)

    You know the alphabet and are reading your first words and short sentences.

  2. 2. Beginner (A1+)

    Short, simple texts about everyday things, mostly in the present tense.

  3. 3. Elementary (A2)

    Short stories and descriptions with common words and simple past-tense narrative.

  4. 4. Intermediate (B1)

    Longer texts on familiar topics, with more varied grammar and vocabulary.

  5. 5. Upper-intermediate (B2)

    Real articles and stories written for native readers, with some help.

  6. 6. Advanced (C1–C2)

    Literature, classical prose and dense writing, read with English as a check.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Pick a text

    Choose by level, variety or topic in the library.

  2. Step 2

    Read the Arabic, English beside it

    Every Arabic sentence sits next to its English translation.

  3. Step 3

    Tap any sentence

    Its pair lights up, so you always know which English goes with which Arabic.