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Head-to-head · Arabic Learning Apps

Al Jazeera Learning Arabic vs Michel Thomas Modern Arabic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Al Jazeera Learning Arabic #7 in Arabic Learning Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Al Jazeera
Michel Thomas Modern Arabic #8 in Arabic Learning Apps 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Michel Thomas

Al Jazeera Learning Arabic leads on 1 check, Michel Thomas Modern Arabic on 0, and 4 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 scoreAl Jazeera Learning Arabic · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Al Jazeera Learning Arabic
  • Most featuresMichel Thomas Modern Arabic · 3 of 4

Al Jazeera Learning Arabic scores higher on our rubric for arabic learning apps: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Al Jazeera Learning Arabic offers free plan; Michel Thomas Modern Arabic doesn't.

Al Jazeera Learning Arabic is the better fit for free learners focused on Arabic reading and grammar. Michel Thomas Modern Arabic is the better fit for learners preferring an audio-led MSA course.

  • Al Jazeera Learning Arabic fits best

    Free learners focused on Arabic reading and grammar

  • Michel Thomas Modern Arabic fits best

    Learners preferring an audio-led MSA course

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Side by side

Feature Al Jazeera Learning Arabic 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Michel Thomas Modern Arabic 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.9
Ranking #7 in Arabic Learning Apps #8 in Arabic Learning Apps
Best for Free learners focused on Arabic reading and grammar 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 Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Al Jazeera Learning Arabic 0/4 · Michel Thomas Modern Arabic 3/4
Speaking practice Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Writing practice Not checked yet —
Offline lessons Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Native-speaker audio Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Arabic varieties Msa Msa
Lesson count Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Level-based lessons span media, everyday language, literature and grammar.
  • Audio transcripts and Arabic vowel marks can be shown or hidden.
  • Includes a placement test, dictionary, vocalization tool and teacher Q&A.
  • 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
  • Available on the web only.
  • Its materials focus on standard Arabic rather than a range of dialects.
  • The described tools emphasize reading and reference over speaking practice.
  • 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

Al Jazeera Learning Arabic is a free educational website from Al Jazeera Media Network for people learning Arabic. Its level-based lessons combine media articles, everyday-language materials, literary texts and grammar, making it a fit for…

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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. Al Jazeera Learning ArabicArabic Learning Apps 8.4Free plan
  2. Michel Thomas Modern ArabicArabic Learning Apps 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Al Jazeera Learning Arabic — where it wins

    • Level-based lessons span media, everyday language, literature and grammar.
    • Audio transcripts and Arabic vowel marks can be shown or hidden.
    • Includes a placement test, dictionary, vocalization tool and teacher Q&A.

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on the web only.
    • Its materials focus on standard Arabic rather than a range of dialects.
    • The described tools emphasize reading and reference over speaking practice.

  • 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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