Learn Arabic Typing Free
Master the standard Arabic 101 keyboard — or type the way you chat with Arabizi phonetic input, where "slam" becomes سلام.
The layout used in every office across the Arab world, and the chat style a whole generation grew up with — both taught step by step.
How Arabizi Phonetic Works
Type the keys on the left, get the Arabic on the right — 2=ء, 3=ع, 7=ح, 5=خ.
What You'll Learn
A complete curriculum from the home row to hamza, harakat, and full paragraphs.
Beginner
- Home row — ش س ي ب ل ا ت ن م ك
- Top and bottom rows — the full alphabet
- Hamza forms — أ إ آ ء ؤ ئ (Shift layer)
- The lam-alef key — لا in one keystroke
Intermediate
- Harakat — fatha, damma, kasra, tanween (101)
- Short everyday words — بيت, كتاب, شمس
- Themed vocabulary — family, food, nature
- Everyday phrases — السلام عليكم
Advanced
- Full sentences and proverbs
- Paragraph typing in MSA
- Timed speed drills
- Weak-key reinforcement practice
Everything You Need
Arabic 101 Layout
The standard keyboard on every Windows PC — home row to harakat, verified against the official layout.
Arabizi Phonetic
Type the way you chat: 2=ء, 3=ع, 7=ح. Your chat habits become real Arabic script.
True RTL Practice
Right-to-left rendering with a beautiful Naskh typeface, exactly as Arabic should look.
Structured Lessons
225+ lessons from the home row to full paragraphs, step by step.
Arabic Arcade Game
Destroy falling Arabic words with the right key sequences — layout-aware.
Progress Tracking
WPM, accuracy, weak-key analytics, and per-layout reinforcement drills.
How It Works
Pick Your Layout
Choose Arabic 101 (the standard keyboard) or Phonetic (Arabizi chat style).
Learn Row by Row
The virtual keyboard highlights every key — from the home row to hamza and harakat.
Master Arabic Typing
Boost your WPM with sentences, proverbs, games, and weak-key drills.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arabic 101 keyboard?
Arabic 101 is the standard Arabic keyboard layout that ships with Windows and is printed on physical keyboards across the Arab world. Its home row is ش س ي ب ل ا ت ن م ك, and hamza forms and harakat live on the Shift layer.
What is Arabizi / phonetic Arabic typing?
Arabizi is typing Arabic with Latin letters and digits for sounds Latin lacks: 2 for ء, 3 for ع, 7 for ح, 5 for خ. LearnType's Arabic Phonetic course uses these exact conventions, so you type real Arabic script with the habits you already have from chat.
Which should I learn first — 101 or Phonetic?
If you already chat in Arabizi, start with Phonetic — you'll type real Arabic within minutes. Learn Arabic 101 if you want the professional standard used in offices and on every physical Arabic keyboard. Many learners do both.
How do I type لا, harakat, and hamza?
On Arabic 101, لا has its own dedicated key — one keystroke types both letters. Harakat (fatha, damma, kasra, tanween, shadda, sukun) and the hamza forms (أ إ آ) are on the Shift layer. LearnType has dedicated lessons for each.
How long does it take to learn Arabic typing?
With 15 minutes of daily practice, most learners type comfortably within 2–3 weeks on the phonetic course and 4–6 weeks on Arabic 101. Speed builds from there with sentence and paragraph drills.
Is it really free?
Yes. Both Arabic courses — 225+ lessons, the arcade game, progress tracking, and reinforcement drills — are 100% free and run in your browser with no installation.
Start Typing Arabic Today
225+ free lessons across two layouts, an Arabic arcade game, and real-time progress tracking — all in your browser.