The Arabi Method walks through the four language skills in order, from the hijaiyah letters, vocabulary (mufradat), and conversation (muhadatsah), up to nahwu and shorof, until your eyes can read unvocalized Arabic text. Private at home and online, for children from age 5 to older learners.
The Arabi Method delivers systematic teaching of Arabic Language for students in Surabaya, from the Ampel quarter to Sukolilo, with clear stages so the results take root. The Arabi Arabic course is structured, level-by-level guidance across six levels, from A1 to C2, built on the Arabi Method.
Key points
Every rule is used right away while reading and speaking, so it sticks.
A friendly assessment in the first meeting guides you to the level that fits.
The destination is clear: understanding the Quran and classical texts in their original language.
Open to children from age 5, students, professionals, and older learners.
Quick facts
Levels
A1 to C2 (6 levels)
Skills
Istima, kalam, qiraah, kitabah
How you learn
Private at home and online
Fee per session
From Rp55,100
What It Is
What is Arabic Language in Surabaya?
Understanding Arabic Language in Surabaya means building a strong Islamic foundation in a city with a tradition of reciting the Quran that has been rooted since the era of the Wali Songo. Arabic is the language of the Quran, the hadith, and the books of the scholars.
The four skills (istima, kalam, qiraah, kitabah) are practiced in balance from the very first level.
Pronunciation and i'rab (case endings) are corrected on the spot by your ustadz and ustadzah.
Every meeting opens with muroja'ah (review) of earlier material, so what you learn stays with you.
The destination: reading the Quran and classical texts in their original language on your own.
Comparison
Structured Arabic Learning Compared with Other Ways
Many families in Surabaya look for Arabic Language learning that is structured with a clear method, so a student's progress can be followed from one session to the next. An honest comparison to help you choose the path that fits best. Its purpose is to help you decide, while respecting every choice.
Learning Order
Arabi Method (Structured)
Six sequential levels from letters to i'rab of unvocalized text
Self-TaughtOften jumps around and easily loses direction
General Class Without LevelsUniform material that follows the class average
Pronunciation and I'rab Correction
Arabi Method (Structured)
Corrected on the spot by your ustadz and ustadzah
Self-TaughtMistakes are hard to detect on your own
General Class Without LevelsPersonal correction is limited because of many participants
Muhadatsah Practice
Arabi Method (Structured)
Two-way conversation with a partner who corrects you
Self-TaughtDepends on whatever speaking partner is available
General Class Without LevelsSpeaking turns are split among many participants
Progress Reports
Arabi Method (Structured)
Regular, personal reports to the learner and the family
Self-TaughtProgress is measured on your own
General Class Without LevelsPersonal reports are rarely available
Pricing
Arabic Language Cost in Surabaya
The price is the same for all cities. Learn privately at home or online. Contact Arabi for a free initial assessment.
Or pay per session: Rp 55.100 online, Rp 72.870 private, tutor visits your home.
FAQ
Questions About the Arabic Course
I do not know the Arabic letters at all, can I still join this course?
You absolutely can. You start at level A1, which is the introduction to the 28 hijaiyah letters, how to connect and write them from right to left, and where the sounds come from (makhraj) so that pronunciation is accurate. The teacher trains you with musyafahah, that is, face to face until the correct sound is caught. Complete beginners, from children age 5 to older learners, are welcomed and guided with patience.
What is the Arabi Method in learning Arabic?
The Arabi Method is a way of teaching Arabic that arranges the lessons in a sensible order, from sound to word, to sentence, then to a whole text, with the four skills (istima, kalam, qiraah, kitabah) practiced in balance. Every meeting opens with muroja'ah (review) of earlier material before new material, and pronunciation and i'rab are corrected on the spot by the teacher, so the rules stick and are used right away.
What are nahwu and shorof, and when do they begin to be taught?
Nahwu studies sentence structure and the position of words (i'rab), while shorof studies how the form of a word changes (tashrif) following standard patterns (wazan). Basic nahwu is first introduced at level B1 through the rules of the noun such as marifah, idhafah, and harf jar. Deeper shorof comes at level B2 as you enter the world of fi'il, once letters, vocabulary, and basic conversation have been mastered first.
I am already an adult and busy with work, am I still able to learn from zero?
You are able. Many of Arabi's adult learners begin from zero at ages 30 to 60 between work hours, and grow well within a matter of months. You start from level A1 with a patient teacher and the orderly Arabi Method. Meeting schedules are arranged together to fit your routine, and classes are available private at home as well as online by video call.
Does mastering Arabic help in understanding the Quran directly?
Yes, this is the destination of this course. With enough vocabulary and strong nahwu and shorof rules, you can read Arabic text and then grasp the meaning of the verses in their original language. Allah sent down the Quran in Arabic so that people may understand it, as He said in QS Yusuf verse 2. Understanding the language makes your relationship with the Quran feel more alive and closer.
How long until I can read unvocalized Arabic text without harakat?
The time it takes differs for each person, shaped by your starting point and how often you practice. Reading unvocalized text begins to be trained at level C1, once the world of fi'il and i'rab is firmly rooted in the earlier levels. With the sequential order of the levels and regular practice, many learners show heartening progress. Teachers share regular reports so your development is measurable.
What is the course fee, and does it differ from city to city?
The fee is calculated per 60-minute session and follows the level you are taking, from Rp55,100 at level A1 up to Rp110,826 at level C2, the same in every city with no hidden costs. The higher the level, the deeper the material. The initial consultation is free via WhatsApp at 628164896943 to determine the level that fits before you decide.
What is the difference between learning muhadatsah at Arabi and memorizing vocabulary from an app on your own?
An app helps add vocabulary (mufradat), while conversation calls for a partner who corrects your pronunciation and sentence structure. At Arabi, an ustadz or ustadzah trains two-way muhadatsah, corrects makhraj and i'rab on the spot, then guides you to build correct sentences. The Arabi App rounds out your own practice between sessions with the teacher.
Can Arabic Language lessons in Surabaya be private at home?
Yes. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah provide private Arabic Language lessons at home in many areas of Surabaya, from Rungkut, Gubeng, Sukolilo, to Wiyung, with a schedule that adapts to your family's daily life.
How do I choose the right Arabic Language teacher in Surabaya?
Arabi matches students in Surabaya with an ustadz or ustadzah who suits the child's level and needs. Every teacher is trained in the Arabi Method and teaches Arabic Language with expertise and a teacher's heart that guides with patience.
Is Arabic Language in Surabaya available online?
It is. Besides private lessons at home, families in Surabaya can learn Arabic Language online through the Arabi App, so a student can still recite the Quran with guidance even when schedules are full or distance becomes an obstacle.
Does Arabi reach Ampel and Gubeng in Surabaya?
Yes. Arabi teachers serve families across Surabaya, including Ampel, Gubeng, Rungkut, and other areas. Sessions run privately at your home or online, so Arabic Language stays accessible wherever you are in Surabaya.
Material Preview
Real Arabic Language Materials for Students in Surabaya
A preview of the official Arabi Method modules used in lessons, showing the depth of Arabi teaching materials.
Bahasa Arab Dasar Modul 4
Real material
Bahasa Arab Menengah Modul 4
Real material
Bahasa Arab Lanjutan Modul 3
Real material
Materials are matched to the level and ability of each student.
Levels
How Arabi Unpacks the Structure of an Arabic Sentence
A leveled curriculum. Your child moves up only after mastering each stage, so the foundation stays solid.
1
Isim, Fi'il, Harf
Basics of reading a sentence
Isim as the noun
Fi'il as the verb
Harf as the particle
Recognizing all three in every sentence
2
Marfu', Manshub, Majrur
I'rab positions
The fa'il (subject) takes marfu'
The maf'ul (object) takes manshub
A noun after harf jar takes majrur
The final vowel follows the position
3
Tashrif and Wazan
The science of shorof
Changes in the form of a word
Standard patterns (wazan)
One root, many forms
A different meaning for each form
4
Reading Unvocalized Text
The peak of qiraah
Supplying the final vowel yourself
Based on the position of the word
The key to reading classical books (turats)
Understanding the verses directly
Curriculum
Four Doors to Understanding an Arabic Sentence
Module 1
The Three Kinds of Words
Recognizing isim, fi'il, and harf is the first step to reading an Arabic sentence correctly.
Isim (noun)
Fi'il (verb)
Harf (particle)
The marks of each kind
Module 2
The Three I'rab Positions
I'rab determines the final vowel of a word according to its position in the sentence.
Marfu' for the fa'il
Manshub for the maf'ul
Majrur after harf jar
Why the final vowel changes
Module 3
Shorof and Wazan
Shorof studies how the form of a word changes following standard patterns, so one root gives rise to many meanings.
Conjugating verbs (tashrif fi'il)
Standard patterns (wazan)
The word root (jidzr)
Derived meanings
Module 4
The Key to Turats Texts
Once nahwu and shorof are rooted, you supply the final vowel of each word yourself and read unvocalized books with confidence.
Reading without harakat
Analyzing the position of a word
Passages from the verses and hadith
Classical books with guidance
Getting to Know Your City
Arabi Arabic Language in Surabaya
Surabaya is the capital of East Java and one of the oldest centres of Islamic education in the archipelago, with the Ampel religious quarter that holds a long history of the Wali Songo's dakwah. From the Kenjeran coast to the southern plains like Wiyung and Lakarsantri, Muslim families in Surabaya preserve the tradition of reciting the Quran in mosques, madrasah, and majelis taklim that live on across generations. This atmosphere makes learning Arabic Language in Surabaya feel woven into daily life, guided by ustadz and ustadzah who understand the rhythm of this city of santri.
01
The Ampel religious quarter
Around the Ampel Mosque in Surabaya, a long tradition of reciting the Quran has grown. Your child learns Arabic Language with the adab and depth that suit the atmosphere of this historic quarter.
02
The pesantren roots of East Java
Surabaya is surrounded by a strong tradition of pesantren and madrasah across East Java. The Arabi Method continues those roots with structured and lasting teaching of Arabic Language.
03
Reach across the districts
From Rungkut, Sukolilo, to Wiyung, Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah accompany Surabaya families in learning Arabic Language privately at home and online.
Before starting Arabic Language, Muslim families in Surabaya can weigh their child's readiness through stages adjusted to age and ability, from basic introduction to advanced levels. Learning Arabic is open to all ages and backgrounds. The following signs help you recognize the starting level that fits.
Ready to Start from A1 (Complete Beginner)
Not yet familiar with the hijaiyah letters
Wanting to read the Quran correctly
Children age 5 through older learners
Starting from zero with patient guidance
Ready to Move Up to Nahwu (B1)
Already fluent with letters and basic vocabulary
Able to hold simple daily conversations
Wanting to understand sentence structure
Ready to get to know basic i'rab
Ready to Head Toward Turats Texts (C1)
Mastering basic nahwu and shorof
Used to reading vocalized text
Wanting to read unvocalized books
Wanting to understand the verses directly
Why Arabic
Allah Sent Down the Quran in Arabic So That It May Be Understood
Indeed, We sent it down as an Arabic Quran, so that you may understand.
QS Yusuf: 2
Mastering Arabic opens the door to understanding Allah's message in its original language, so your relationship with the Quran feels more alive and close.
Who It Is For
Who This Arabic Course Is For
Everyone starts from a different point, and Arabi prepares a path for each one. A friendly assessment in the first meeting places you at the level that fits best.
Children and Teens
Starting from age 5 at level A1 through letter and vocabulary recognition in an enjoyable way, preparing the foundation to read the Quran correctly.
Students and University Learners
Those who want to read classical books (turats), study the verses and hadith, or prepare to enter a pesantren and advanced Islamic studies.
Professionals and Adults
Those just beginning in adulthood between work hours, with patient teachers and flexible schedules, private at home or online.
Older Learners
Those who want to understand the readings of their prayer and supplications and draw closer to the Quran. Many of Arabi's older learners grow well within a matter of months.
Reviews
Stories from Arabi Arabic Students
4.9From 34 parent reviews
My child started from zero, not knowing the letters at all. Now they read words fluently and happily say new vocabulary every day.
I thought it was too late to learn Arabic. With an online schedule in the evenings and a patient teacher, I am now starting to read vocalized text.
My goal is to read classical books. Once nahwu and shorof fell into place, I began to dare to read unvocalized text and grasp its meaning.