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Head-to-head · Arabic Learning Apps

Ahlan Wa Sahlan vs Michel Thomas Modern Arabic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Ahlan Wa Sahlan #6 in Arabic Learning Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Ahlan Wa Sahlan
Michel Thomas Modern Arabic #8 in Arabic Learning Apps 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Michel Thomas

Ahlan Wa Sahlan leads on 2 checks, Michel Thomas Modern Arabic on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAhlan Wa Sahlan · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly Ahlan Wa Sahlan

Ahlan Wa Sahlan scores higher on our rubric for arabic learning apps: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Ahlan Wa Sahlan offers free plan; Michel Thomas Modern Arabic doesn't. Ahlan Wa Sahlan offers writing practice; Michel Thomas Modern Arabic doesn't.

Ahlan Wa Sahlan is the better fit for learners who want teacher-led Arabic study. Michel Thomas Modern Arabic is the better fit for learners preferring an audio-led MSA course.

  • Ahlan Wa Sahlan fits best

    Learners who want teacher-led Arabic study

  • Michel Thomas Modern Arabic fits best

    Learners preferring an audio-led MSA course

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Side by side

Feature Ahlan Wa Sahlan 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Michel Thomas Modern Arabic 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.9
Ranking #6 in Arabic Learning Apps #8 in Arabic Learning Apps
Best for Learners who want teacher-led Arabic study Learners preferring an audio-led MSA course
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $11.99 one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Ahlan Wa Sahlan 3/4 · Michel Thomas Modern Arabic 3/4
Speaking practice ✓ ✓
Writing practice ✓ (best) —
Offline lessons ✓ ✓
Native-speaker audio Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Arabic varieties Not checked yet Msa
Lesson count Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines CEFR-based courses with live lessons from Arabic instructors
  • Offers practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • Provides periodic assessments, reports, and improvement recommendations
  • Live-style lessons pair a teacher with a native speaker and student participants
  • Foundation includes 10 hours of audio and the Start course
  • Purchased courses can be downloaded for offline listening in iOS and Android
Cons
  • Subscription-plan details are still to be announced
  • Lesson counts and dialect varieties are not specified
  • Intended for learners aged 16 and older
  • Courses focus on Modern Standard Arabic, not regional dialects
  • No writing practice is included
  • The course format centers on audio rather than a broad set of learning skills
Our verdict

Ahlan Wa Sahlan is a digital Arabic-learning platform from the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, designed for native and non-native learners. Its structured curriculum follows CEFR levels from introductory to advanced study,…

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Michel Thomas Modern Arabic offers beginner courses in Modern Standard Arabic, presented as audio-led, live-style lessons with a teacher, a native speaker and student participants. Learners can pause and repeat the lessons, making the…

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  1. Ahlan Wa SahlanArabic Learning Apps 8.5Free plan
  2. Michel Thomas Modern ArabicArabic Learning Apps 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ahlan Wa Sahlan — where it wins

    • Combines CEFR-based courses with live lessons from Arabic instructors
    • Offers practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
    • Provides periodic assessments, reports, and improvement recommendations

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription-plan details are still to be announced
    • Lesson counts and dialect varieties are not specified
    • Intended for learners aged 16 and older

  • Michel Thomas Modern Arabic — where it wins

    • Live-style lessons pair a teacher with a native speaker and student participants
    • Foundation includes 10 hours of audio and the Start course
    • Purchased courses can be downloaded for offline listening in iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Courses focus on Modern Standard Arabic, not regional dialects
    • No writing practice is included
    • The course format centers on audio rather than a broad set of learning skills

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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