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.

My professor is very professional and kind. He is a wonderful teacher because he is patient and understanding. He takes plenty of time to explain if I have any questions. He takes everything step by step in a way that clearly expresses his thoughts and which makes things easier to understand.

The class has been great so far. The small class size has allowed for a particularly catered pedagogy that prioritized the needs and interests of the student. I would certainly recommend the Arabic School of NY for a prospective student.

Best class ever!! Best teacher ever!! Tarek is fun and patient. He challenges us which truly helps with our success. I will continue to sign up for more classes as long as I can.

If I could give 10 stars, I would... Tarek is such a kind, funny, gentle and PATIENT teacher! I already can recognize letters and figure out words. If you are looking to seriously learn Arabic, this is THE place! The classes are SO interactive and motivational. Tarek is such a wonderful teacher - he will repeat pronunciations 100 times over again to help you really get it. There is no pressure, no guilt - a lot of fun and exciting!! The classes go by in a flash because they are very engaging.

Tarek is an excellent Arabic teacher! He is very thorough and provides detailed context to every lesson. His knowledge of other languages also helps contextualize characteristics unique to Arabic vs other languages. There is new material each class and extensive study materials provided throughout the course. Highly recommend.

I took 2 classes with Tarek and from that and with the tawfeeq of allah azza wa jal I was able to read quran. From just 2 classes. I would highly recommend Tarek. Jazakallahu khayran ustadh

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.

Excellent school, excellent professor. Tarek is a very easy going teacher, you learn very quick (if you spend hours on yourself after classes is better). I would very much recommend this school!

I am so glad I found Tarek’s classes via a random google search! His approach to teaching Arabic is very effective and I feel I have learned and retained a lot. The book for the class has lots of helpful exercises and I especially like that he teaches about Arabic culture in order to help his students better understand the language. I will continue classes with Tarek as long as possible and highly recommend his courses to anyone seeking to learn Arabic.

Ive been Tareks student for a year now, and it has been an exceptional experience. He is incredibly patient and takes the time to go over things, making sure you understand everything that youre doing, even if it means repeating things youve covered previously. He is a very comprehensive teacher, as he provides cultural and historical context to the language lessons, as well as some side lessons on Arab culture and history (which I personally find fascinating and enhances the learning). A year later, I can say that I am very pleased with my progress with the language, and I am confident that continuing to learn with him will help me with my ultimate goal. !شكرا جزيلا صديقي

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.

I have been taking one-on-one lessons in Modern Standard Arabic with Tarek at the Arabic School of New York for about 6 months and I hope to continue as long as he will have me! I look forward to my weekly lessons for many reasons, as the time we spend going over texts and grammatical concepts is jam-packed with new information, fascinating lessons about Arabic itself and the Arab world if you are not that familiar, and learning tools to get better (via vocab, reading exercises, etc) on my own. Im really happy with progress over the last half-year and thanks to Tareks teaching, I am confident that it will only increase as I continue to put in more work.Tareks knowledge is nothing short of encyclopedic and you get the feeling that theres very little he would not be able to tell you about Arabic - yes, I mean, the whole language in all its dialects. Plus, Tarek is incredibly kind and thoughtful about what is going on in students lives. The fact that he cares about students progress and well-being shines through (even over skype!).Some details:- in my lessons, we have studied from a variety of texts, written and/or compiled by Tarek. My main textbook was written by him (he has written many, including books on a vast array of dialects) and the book is a great springboard for investigating different grammatical points. Weve read a religious text, a news article, a dialogue and written a biography of me using key vocabulary!- Tarek takes the time to get to know your goals and reasons for learning Arabic and then tailors the lessons around those goals in a deep way. If some historical explanation is too academic for your purposes, he will gloss it and explain its significance in a way that makes sense to your reasons for studying.-In the same vein, if some concept is essential for you to know as a prospective visitor to Arab countries (e.g. greetings) you will drill it and Tarek will emphasize it. If he feels you are not meeting your potential, he will find a way to encourage you positively to work on it.Anyone who finds Tarek finds a once-in-a-lifetime teacher!Thank you!

I have been taking Arabic lessons with Tarek Mahfouz (Beginner and Accelerated Elementary MSA) for about half a year now and I am very pleased with the quality of instruction. He is an excellent teacher and his methods work (we apply repetition, lessons on grammar, readings, and a variety of practice examples each class, to name a few). Our class meets twice a week, and they are quite intensive and challenging, but I can definitely see the progress. The professor is an interesting character with a deep knowledge of the Arabic language, dialects, culture, (and other subjects as well!) with a good sense of humor to boot. I wholeheartedly recommend this school.

I am enjoying studying Arabic at the School--Mr. Mahfouz is very thorough and patient, with extensive knowledge of the language, its related dialects and culture. Highly recommend, enjoyable!

HelloI enrolled in a basic Arabic class. It was meant to be present class, but because of Covid19 the professor turned the class into an online class. I was lost my first class because I could not see my professor screen. There were technical difficulties out of my reach and my professor reach too. I was able to take eventually 3 classes and I could not continue the rest because I been sick and I notified my professor. When I wanted to arrange my remaining classes. I was informed that the first class that I never took, since I never saw a image of my screen was used or gone. Look, I came after that lost class out of my way to buy the book in person!!! and continue my classes without the need of my professor screen. I want to finish my remaining classes or a refund for them. I can expose you because I know that any institution has to have ethics. Specially, if you plan to make money from people. Otherwise, this will make you look like a fake school. I am not shy to review the Arabic School of New York in different platforms. My professor is Tarek Mahfouz he is a great professor and he knows how to teach well when I was able to have my book on hand and I was able to see his screen. I repeat, I registered for a class in person not online, but things change and the school policy in this instance is irrelevant. Thanks.Edgar

With years of experience, Professor Mahfouz has mastered teaching Arabic. He has an impressive system of foundation building that he seems able to adjust depending on the skill set of a specific student. In the process of taking private lessons with him, my understanding of grammar even in English has developed greatly. Mr. Mahfouz has an extensive knowledge of the differences between each Arabic dialect and how/why each stems from the MSA Arabic. Excellent experience learning with him.

Most Arabic classes claim that you will speak Arabic fluently after a few classes. When I called Tariq, he was honest and said that it would take time. Rather than blindly parrot basic conversation after him over and over again, Tariq focuses heavily on Arabic grammar and vocabulary so that we build our own sentences. No lesson is ever the same, and each lesson is new and challenging. I promise you, you will feel the gears in your head turn for each class.There is a difference between knowing Arabic and knowing how to teach Arabic-- Tariq is the latter. He will throw a lot of information at you but will also explain everything and answer all questions. He is very good at gauging when to patiently wait as you find the answer versus when to step in and help. Since he is busy, the registration and schedule policies are somewhat strict. Dont be flakey about scheduling.Tariq is very professional in that he focuses only on teaching the language and will only touch upon culture or religion if it is relevant to the current lesson. If you want to learn Arabic effectively, I would definitely recommend Tariq.

Registered my little sister in this class. Its nice to see a variety of Arabic classes available and easy to get to in the city. She enjoyed the class and it gave her a good starting foundation. And now Ill send her to Palestine for the summer for the next stage of learning :)

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 an excellent teacher—he provides the right mix of challenge and support to guide students through Arabic learning. He has amazing depth of knowledge and is also a lot of fun as a teacher—time passes quickly. I have improved greatly thanks to him.

Tarek is a fantastic teacher. I will continue to recommend him to anyone who wants to learn Arabic. I’m extremely happy that I was able to get into his class! He actually cares that you understand and enjoy the language.

Amazing teacher. Tarek is extremely knowledgeable about the language and really delves into the ins-an-outs of Arabic, explaining difficult concepts to new comers with ease. I would incredibly recommend if you’re looking to study Arabic in the New York area.

Absolutely best language teacher I’ve ever had. Would give six stars. Tarek Mahfouz’s decades of teaching experience and his expertise in the field make him a very valuable asset to anyone who is truly dedicated to learning the language.

Tarek is absolutely amazing!! I didnt know what to expect when I first signed up, but its been a wonderful experience since day one. Small classes sizes ensure you get the attention and focus you need to really understand the material. Weve started from the basics and are making great progress every week. Tarek creates a relaxed, friendly environment, so much so, I often dont 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!

Tarek has guided me through the Arabic language in a way I can understand and relate to. It has been a real challenge for a monolingual person to take on such a language in a rush. I am heading to Morocco in a few weeks and I can already read and pronounce the words even though I havent memorized what their translation means. He has taken the time to teach me the information that I will need to progress on my own and provided me with the tools to continue my studies when I leave town. He has been patient and very helpful in dealing with my shortcomings. I have taken Spanish 1 4 times and know more in Arabic than the months of Spanish classes I have spent time and money trying to learn. In less than 2 weeks😊 I have been meeting with him almost everyday and have been working so much have not had time to study. I listen to his recordings to get the pronunciation better and feel like I can arrive in Morocco with enough to get around when even the letters arent the same. So very happy I spent the time and money to meet with him and feel I would be lost without his instructions. Thank you Tarek!!!!

Best Arabic teacherAfter searching for a long time and tried many Arabic schools, I finally discovered The Arabic School of New York. My teacher Tarek Mahfouz is the kind of instructor that I was looking for. He is very knowledgeable and patient. I learned so much with him, in just five weeks.I strongly recommend him, for any person who wants to learn Arabic, the right way.

Very professional I strongly recommend it , Mr.Tarek is a great Arabic teacher

Excelent , best arabic teacher in NYC

Excellent method!! Just get the one on one if you are serious!

Tariq is a really great teacher. He was highly recommended by a close friend. Tariq is very knowledgeable and patient. He focuses on repetition of simple rules. He makes it so that u dont necessarily need a background in semitic languages, though personally I do. I have made a ton of progress in a short period of time with his teaching methods. That said, he does look a little scary, but dont let that stop you. Haha.

Tarek is very patient & a great teacher. Highly recommend!

Highly recommended best in town .

Tarek is great!

The best in the city.

Best Arabic teacher!

Tarek is a very dedicated teacher. His decades of teaching experience can be clearly seen by quickly adapting the content of the lesson. His teaching method helped me a lot to make great progress in a short time and to understand the structure of the language. He is also very patient and working on language developmentof the student interested. I am very happy to have found him.

Tarek is a very good teacher. Patient, friendly and above all super competent. He adapts the rhythm of the lessons well to the level of his student. I recommend it without hesitation.