Arabic Language, Literature & Culture

Library guide to print and online sources for learning Arabic. UTSA does not currently offer Arabic classes

Arabic and Modern Languages at UTSA

UTSA does not currently offer courses in Arabic.

Pew Report: 5 facts about Arabic speakers in the U.S
May 2023 Pew Report from analysis of Census Bureau data.

Transparent Language Online This link opens in a new window
Interactive language learning software. Includes vocabulary flash cards, pronunciation practice, activities/games, language and culture blogs, online social communities, and video-based grammar lessons. Basic to intermediate level. More than 100 languages offered, including ESL.
Users MUST first create an account in the web version in order to use this online tool and track learning progress. Access is available on or off campus AFTER creating an account. For mobile apps, use the web version of Transparent Language and click on “Mobile Access” in the menu for the most recent version. To activate the app, scan the QR code found on the "Mobile Access" page or use your username and password.

Duolingo
Free language learning website. Available mobile app for your smart device.
Al Jazeera Arabic Courses
Arabic language learning tool launched by Qatar-based news outlet Al-Jazeera.
Learn a Language Through BiblioTech Digital Library
Bexar County's BiblioTech Digital Library offers access to many online resources from your smart device, including Mango Languages, which provides instruction for more than 70 languages. You must be a Bexar County resident to register. If you are a UTSA student, faculty, or staff member you qualify.