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Classes for females only, aged 14 and over. Chullora, Greenacre and online.

For females only, aged 14 and over

Read, understand and speak Arabic with a patient, expert teacher.

Private and small-group Arabic classes for women and girls in Sydney, with Ustadha Intisar in Chullora, Greenacre or online.

  • Decades of experience
  • Native speaker
  • Females only, 14+
  • Chullora and Greenacre
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اقْرَأْ · Read. The first step in every lesson.

Who this is for

Arabic classes for women and girls in Sydney

Every class is for females aged 14 and over. Find yourself below.

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  • If you want to understand the Quran you recite every day, start with Quranic Arabic.

  • If you want to speak with Arabic-speaking family, in-laws or community, start with Conversational Arabic.

  • If you are studying, or hope to study, Shariah, hadith or classical texts, start with Arabic for Islamic studies.

  • If you cannot yet read Arabic, or read slowly and want to read fluently, start with Reading Arabic.

  • If you are a girl aged 14 or over who needs help with school or HSC Arabic, start with School and HSC Arabic support.

Not sure which fits? Choose "Not sure yet" in your enquiry and Ustadha Intisar will guide you.

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Why learn here

Why learn with Ustadha Intisar

A female Arabic tutor in Sydney who brings classroom expertise to private lessons.

  • Native Arabic speaker

    Learn natural pronunciation and real expressions from someone who grew up speaking Arabic.

  • Decades in the classroom

    A senior Arabic teacher with several decades of experience across many schools.

  • Females only, 14 and over

    A modest, comfortable space where you can focus, ask freely and speak with confidence.

  • Patient and structured

    Clear steps, steady pace and kind correction. You always know what comes next.

  • Grammar-grounded

    Solid nahw and sarf so your Arabic stands on firm foundations, not guesswork.

  • Conversation from lesson one

    You speak real Arabic from the first class, so confidence grows alongside knowledge.

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Learning pathways

Five pathways, one patient teacher

Each pathway runs at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Your first lesson includes a short level check, so you start in the right place.

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Pathway 1: Quranic Arabic

Understand the Quran in the language it was revealed.

You will learn to read, understand and feel the Quran directly, without relying only on translation. Every lesson builds the grammar and vocabulary that open the meaning of the ayat.

  • Grasp the core of nahw (grammar) and sarf (morphology) as they appear in the Quran
  • Recognise the most common Quranic vocabulary and roots
  • Follow the meaning of familiar surahs as you recite them

Best for: Women and girls who want their salah and recitation to come alive with understanding.

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Pathway 2: Conversational Arabic

Speak with confidence to the people you love.

You will speak real Arabic from your very first lesson. You will build the confidence to talk with Arabic-speaking family, in-laws and community without hesitation.

  • Hold everyday conversations about family, home and daily life
  • Understand what is said around you at gatherings
  • Speak with clear pronunciation and natural phrasing

Best for: Wives, daughters and new family members who want to join the conversation.

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Pathway 3: Arabic for Islamic studies

Read classical texts with your own eyes.

You will build the classical Arabic needed for Shariah, hadith and classical texts. Structured grammar study gives you a firm foundation to read and study with your teachers.

  • Parse classical sentences with solid grammar knowledge
  • Read hadith and short classical passages with growing independence
  • Build the technical vocabulary of Islamic sciences

Best for: Students of knowledge and women preparing for, or already in, Islamic studies.

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Pathway 4: Reading Arabic

From the first letter to fluent reading.

You will move step by step from the letters to reading books and articles fluently. Your reading will be accurate and tajweed-ready.

  • Know every letter, vowel mark and joining form with confidence
  • Read words and sentences smoothly, with or without harakat
  • Be ready to begin formal tajweed study

Best for: Absolute beginners, and anyone who reads slowly and wants to read with ease.

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Pathway 5: School and HSC Arabic support

Calm, expert support for school Arabic.

You will get patient, structured help from a senior Arabic teacher with decades in the classroom. Lessons follow your school work so you walk into class and exams prepared.

  • Strengthen grammar, comprehension and writing for school tasks
  • Practise speaking and listening with a native speaker
  • Build steady study habits and exam confidence

Best for: Female students aged 14 and over studying Arabic at school or for the HSC.

Fees: [to be confirmed]. Ask about term packages and group rates.

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How it works

Three simple steps to your first class

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  1. Enquire

    Send a short enquiry. Ustadha Intisar will reply within 24 hours, insha'Allah.

  2. Free 15-minute level chat

    A relaxed chat about your goals, your level and the times that suit you.

  3. Start your first class

    Begin with a short level check, then real Arabic from lesson one.

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Formats and locations

Arabic lessons in Chullora, Greenacre and online

One-on-one private lessons

Lessons shaped entirely around your goals, your pace and your questions.

Small groups of 2 to 5

Learn with friends, sisters, your mother or daughter, or other school-age girls.

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Chullora private classroom

Chullora NSW 2190

A quiet, private classroom at an office in Chullora. Calm, focused and set up for learning.

Greenacre home classroom

Greenacre NSW 2190

Lessons in Ustadha Intisar's home in Greenacre. Warm, welcoming and comfortable.

Prefer to learn from home? Online lessons via Zoom are available on request. Exact addresses are shared on booking.

Areas we serve

Ustadha Intisar is an Arabic teacher in Sydney's south-west, teaching women and girls aged 14 and over. If you are looking for an Arabic tutor in Greenacre, the home classroom is right in your neighbourhood. If you want Arabic lessons in Chullora, the private office classroom is easy to reach. Many students come from nearby Bankstown, so if you have searched for Arabic classes in Bankstown, you are only minutes away. Students also travel from Lakemba and Punchbowl, and from Auburn, Lidcombe and Strathfield to the north. Whether you want to learn Quranic Arabic in Sydney, speak with family, study classical texts, read fluently or need an HSC Arabic tutor in Sydney, the same patient teaching applies. For students elsewhere in Greater Sydney, online lessons via Zoom are available on request. Every class is for females only, so you can learn in a modest, comfortable and focused setting. Send an enquiry to find the right time and place for you.

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About the teacher

Meet Ustadha Intisar

Ustadha Intisar is a native Arabic speaker and a senior Arabic teacher. She has spent several decades in the classroom, teaching Arabic across many schools. She has seen students of every level, from those learning their first letters to those reading with confidence.

Now retired from full-time teaching, she has devoted herself to private tuition. That means her full attention goes to you. She teaches females only, aged 14 and over, in a modest and comfortable setting in Chullora, in her Greenacre home, or online via Zoom on request.

Her lessons are patient and structured. They are grounded in grammar, and you speak real Arabic from lesson one. Whether you want to understand the Quran, talk with family, study classical texts or succeed at school, she will meet you where you are.

Teaching philosophy

  • Patience first. Every question is welcome.
  • Structure always. Strong grammar builds lasting Arabic.
  • Speak from day one. Confidence grows by using the language.

رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

"My Lord, increase me in knowledge." (Quran 20:114)

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Student words

What students say

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What ages do you teach?

Ustadha Intisar teaches female students aged 14 and over. There is no upper age limit. Teenagers, university students, mothers and grandmothers are all welcome.

Are classes really for females only?

Yes. Every class is for females only. This keeps lessons modest, comfortable and focused, so you can ask questions and practise speaking freely.

I am an absolute beginner. Is that okay?

Absolutely. Many students start from the very first letter. Lessons are patient and structured, and you will practise real conversation from lesson one.

How big are the small groups?

Small groups have 2 to 5 students. Groups suit friends, sisters, a mother and daughter, or school-age girls learning together. One-on-one private lessons are also available.

How fast can I progress?

Progress depends on your starting level, how often you attend and how much you practise between lessons. Your first lesson includes a short level check so your plan fits you from day one.

Where are the classes, and is there parking?

Classes run at a private classroom in an office in Chullora NSW 2190, and at Ustadha Intisar's home in Greenacre NSW 2190. The exact address and parking details are shared when your booking is confirmed.

Do you offer online lessons?

Yes. Online lessons via Zoom are available on request. Mention it in your enquiry.

What happens if I miss a lesson?

Please let Ustadha Intisar know as early as you can. Rescheduling is discussed when you book, so ask about it in your enquiry.

What should I bring?

Bring a notebook and a pen. If you have a mushaf or school textbook for your pathway, bring that too. Ustadha Intisar will let you know if anything else is needed.

How do I start?

Send an enquiry. Ustadha Intisar will reply within 24 hours, insha'Allah, and arrange a free 15-minute level chat. Then you start your first class.

Fees: [to be confirmed]. Ask about term packages and group rates.

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Classes for females only, aged 14 and over. Chullora, Greenacre or online.

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