The Arabic School of New York

I am writing this recommendation because Tarek is an exceptional teacher. I have been taking lessons with him for 6 months and I am truly enjoying them! I was a complete beginner and was expecting an impossible task. To my surprise, I found that it is completely possible to learn, even though I feel I am not always a good student. Tarek got me over my initial intimidation and has been very encouraging and supportive. He taught me not only grammar and vocabulary, but also incorporated exercises and memorization into the lessons with the purpose of giving me a proper foundation in MSA before proceeding with a dialect. This makes the lessons very efficient and after 6 months, we have covered quite a lot of material. Tarek is very patient and whenever I do not understand something, he takes the time to explain. The lessons are very focused and they always seem to fly by. Having written many books, Tarek has a wealth of knowledge of the Arabic language – whatever questions I have, he is always able to explain everything, with helpful context or reasons behind something. This makes the lessons very interesting – I started the classes because I wanted to learn to speak Arabic, but I am now fascinated with the language itself and its unique traits. I am also learning about the culture and background around the language, which is very inspiring. I feel that Tarek is truly interested in my progress. Besides being extremely knowledgeable, Tarek is a very welcoming, kind and caring person and we often exchange stories. I am very lucky to have found him.

Tarek is a brilliant teacher! I have been learning with him for several months during 2020 and find that he is extremely patient, kind and is very passionate about teaching Arabic. He covers all key elements in the beginner’s course which is a great foundation for me to continue to learn and grow from. He is a dedicated teacher who has written and produced books which are a great resource and fun to read, I love all the pictures and images. Tarek really offers a personal touch to teaching, he makes learning Arabic fun! I hope to continue learning with him for many years to come.

Tarek is an excellent teacher. He has such a great knowledge of the language and has taught me the foundation I need to keep furthering my Arabic. Whether in a private lesson or in a class with other students, he ensures you have a strong understanding of what is being taught before moving on to the next thing. Classes are fun! Couldn’t recommend enough.

Tarek is absolutely amazing!! I didn't know what to expect when I first signed up, but it's been a wonderful experience since day one. Small classes sizes ensure you get the attention and focus you need to really understand the material. We've started from the basics and are making great progress every week. Tarek creates a relaxed, friendly environment, so much so, I often don't want to leave when class is over! I highly recommend that anyone interested in learning a language should absolutely do so with The Arabic School of NY!

If you have always wanted to learn Arabic the New York Arabic School is your one stop. Tarek is an great professor, he is very personable and takes time to ensure that you are comprehending what you are learning. Much better than taking a language class at an institution. Being a native speaker his technique in teaching helps his students to retain the information instead of the traditional way of learning a language. All you need to do is take one class and you will be hooked.