Correct letters first
Each Arabic letter has its own point of articulation, and several pairs are easy to confuse when they are learned quickly. Lessons isolate those letters and drill them in short words before they appear in verses.
One-to-one lessons in English
Online Tajweed classes, corrected while you recite.
Tajweed is a skill, so it is learned by reciting and being corrected, not by memorizing rule names. In every lesson you read aloud while the teacher hears your letters, lengths, and stops, and fixes them one rule at a time.
- The first lesson is free
- 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons
- Correction while you recite, not theory alone
- Times shown in your local time zone
What you work on
The rules that change how you sound first.
Most beginners meet these four areas in roughly this order. The teacher starts from what your recitation actually needs, so the sequence adapts to you.
Vowel lengths (madd)
Holding a vowel for the right count is one of the first things a listener notices. You practise the natural lengths, then the cases that extend them, until the difference is audible in your own recitation.
The noon and tanween rules
When a silent noon or tanween meets another letter, the sound changes. These rules appear constantly in short surahs, so they are worked through one at a time in the text you are already reading.
Qalqalah and stopping
The echoing sound on certain letters, and how to stop cleanly on the end of a verse, are usually the first refinements that make recitation sound settled rather than hurried.
Inside a lesson
You read aloud for most of the time.
A Tajweed lesson is not a lecture. The explanation is short, and the rest of the hour is recitation, correction, and repetition until the rule holds on its own.
For what the first months look like, and the mistakes beginners usually make, read our beginner's guide to learning Quran with Tajweed.
You recite, the teacher listens
Most of the lesson is you reading aloud. The teacher hears exactly where letters, lengths, or stops break down, instead of guessing from a general question.
One rule at a time, in English
The rule is explained in plain English, with the Arabic term alongside it, and demonstrated on two or three verses before you try it yourself.
Applied practice with live correction
You recite a passage that contains the rule repeatedly while the teacher corrects each slip. This is the part that changes recitation; the explanation alone does not.
A short, specific task
You leave with one rule to protect and a few verses to practise, so home practice stays short enough to actually happen between lessons.
If you can read but want it corrected
This is the most common starting point. You read the page, but letters slip, vowels are shortened, and you are not sure what sounds right. The first lesson hears exactly where, and the plan starts from those letters rather than from a rule list.
Still finding the letters? Read how to learn Quran online first.
If you are memorizing, or plan to
Memorizing accurate recitation is worth doing; memorizing a mistake takes far longer to undo. Many students tighten the short surahs first, then add a structured Hifz plan with the same teacher.
See how a memorization routine works for the revision side. Children and teenagers usually start with the kids programme instead.
Fees and scheduling
Clear before you commit.
The first lesson is free for a new student. After that, lessons are billed monthly in US dollars by bank transfer, and the amount depends on the teacher's rate and the lesson length you choose. Your bank may apply its own conversion or transfer fees.
Weekly times come from each teacher's published availability and are shown in your local time zone. Teachers apply with their experience and CV, and every application is reviewed before onboarding.
Enrolment
Where we can register students.
Registration is open from anywhere, and lessons are taught in English. If the student can follow a lesson in English, they can create an account.
The real limit is the clock, not the border: you want hours that overlap your teacher's week. If you are unsure, contact the team and we will tell you what is possible.
Common questions
Questions students ask
Do I need to speak Arabic to start?+
No. Lessons are taught in English, including the explanation of Tajweed terms and Arabic letters. You learn the Arabic names of the rules as you need them, not as a prerequisite.
I cannot read the letters yet. Is this the right class?+
Not yet, usually. Tajweed rules are hard to hear in text you cannot read. If the letters are still unstable, start with reading and add rules as reading becomes steady. The teacher will say so honestly in the trial lesson. Our guide on how to learn Quran online explains that first stage.
How quickly will I notice a difference?+
Most students hear a change in one or two letters within a few weeks, and a clearer difference in length and steadiness after a couple of months. Progress is gradual, so be cautious of anyone promising perfect recitation on a fixed date.
Do I need a specific Mushaf or reciter?+
Use one Mushaf and keep the same printed layout, because visual memory supports recitation. Listening to one consistent reciter also helps. Your teacher can suggest what suits your level.
Are lessons one-to-one, and does the teacher stay the same?+
Every lesson is one teacher and one student. The teacher who meets you in the trial lesson stays with you week to week, so correction builds on what was already covered.
What equipment do I need?+
A reliable internet connection, a device with a microphone, and a quiet space. A camera helps but is not always required. Lessons run in the academy's online classroom from a browser or the mobile app, so there is no separate software to install.
What does it cost?+
The first lesson is free for a new student. After that, lessons are billed monthly in US dollars by bank transfer, and the amount depends on the teacher's rate and the lesson length you choose.
Let a teacher hear where it slips.
Recite a few verses in the free trial lesson, and find out which letters and rules to work on first.
Lessons taught in English, in your time zone