We Started With a Simple Question

Why does learning Arabic writing feel so disconnected from actual reading? Back in 2019, my colleague and I were helping students who kept saying the same thing – they could recognize letters but froze when facing real text. That conversation changed everything.

From Frustration to Method

I remember one student, struggling with her third textbook. She could write perfectly isolated letters. Put them in context? Complete blank. That's when we realized the problem wasn't the students – it was how we were teaching.

Traditional approaches separate writing practice from reading comprehension. Students end up with two disconnected skills instead of one fluid ability. We spent months testing different approaches with small groups, watching what actually helped versus what just looked good on paper.

The breakthrough came when we stopped treating reading and writing as separate subjects. Students who learned them together didn't just improve faster – they actually retained what they learned.

Students practicing Arabic calligraphy in our early testing groups

Darien Kellaway

Founder & Lead Instructor

Started teaching Arabic in 2016 after spending three years working with literacy programs in Jordan. Watched too many students give up because traditional methods weren't working. Decided to do something about it.

Most of my experience comes from seeing what doesn't work and trying something different. The formal credentials matter less than the hundreds of conversations with frustrated learners who just needed a better approach.

What We're Doing

Teaching Arabic reading and writing the way people actually learn – through practice that makes sense. No separation between skills, no artificial barriers. Just clear instruction that connects what you write to what you read.

Where We're Going

Building a learning environment where students develop real literacy skills instead of memorizing isolated components. We're expanding our approach as we learn more from each group of students.

What Changed Since 2019

These numbers represent real students and actual improvements. Not promises – just what happened when we started teaching differently.

847

Students Enrolled

Years Teaching

92%

Completion Rate

3.8

Avg. Months to Fluency

Who's Teaching

Small team. Everyone here has spent years working with students who struggled with traditional methods. We share what works and adjust what doesn't.

Jasper Fentress

Senior Writing Instructor

Joined in 2021 after teaching ESL for eight years. Specializes in helping students who think they're bad at writing. Turns out most just needed different feedback methods.

Classroom environment showing integrated reading and writing practice

Our Approach

Daily Practice

Every session combines reading and writing. Students see immediate connections between what they're learning and how it's actually used. Less memorization, more understanding.

Student materials and learning resources used in our programs

Materials Development

Continuous Improvement

We create our own materials based on what students actually struggle with. Every few months we update based on feedback. Nothing stays the same if it's not working.

Next Program Starts September 2025

Limited spots available. We keep groups small so everyone gets individual attention. If you're tired of learning methods that don't stick, maybe this approach will work better.

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