Grammica Institute for Classical ArabicReviews of grammica.institute

I recently completed a foundational Arabic grammar course with Grammica Institute, and it was a truly transformative experience. This was my first formal study of Arabic grammar, and for the first time, the subject truly clicked for me. The live instruction with Sidi Yusuf twice a week created a supportive and engaging learning environment. His patience, creativity, and ability to explain concepts repeatedly until everyone understood made even complex grammar accessible. The additional study sessions with his teaching assistant Saadia were also extremely beneficial. As a result, I now engage with the Quran on a deeper level, recognizing verbs and nouns and connecting with the text in ways I hadn’t been able to before. This course has strengthened my relationship with the Quran, and I’m deeply grateful for what I’ve gained. I’ve even noticed I am more confident in my conversational Arabic as a result of all of the exercises I’m translating from English to Arabic & vice versa. I highly recommend this program to anyone beginning or renewing their journey in Arabic grammar, especially those seeking a closer connection to the Quran. My only suggestion would be for future levels to include live classroom-style instruction, as I found that format especially effective. Thank you to Grammica Institute and to Sidi Yusuf for an excellent learning experience. May Allah accept it of you!

What I love about Grammica is the depth to which content is covered, and how it is then applied to one's Arabic skills, particularly reading. Many treatments of Arabic grammar either treat it as something to studied entirely academically, or as something that should be avoided as much as possible, only to be used as a tool. Grammica's curriculum takes the best of both of these approaches and combines it, giving both depth and applicability to what is learned.

As a student new to Arabic grammar, Ustadh Yusaf's explanations, from distinguishing between definite and indefinite forms to more advanced structures suitable for beginners like me, such as Idāfa, and explaining the ten forms and other complex topics in an introductory and simple manner, were crucial to my Arabic learning progress. I have many friends and loved ones who have taken his help and have highly recommended him. I can now say for myself that every minute you spend with him adds to your lifelong Arabic learning journey. He offers free videos on his Grammar YouTube channel, as well as a variety of courses specifically tailored to your Arabic knowledge level. He knows the best books and tips to get you through anything you're covering. I have spent 2 months learning with him and I plan on continuing for at least another year. I learned hundreds of vocabulary words that I hardly ever had heard of and reinforced my Arabic to a point where I am confident with the base I have. Shukran, Ustadh Yusaf! The Private tutoring, in my case, being 1 on 1, was very beneficial as he devoted all his attention to my needs. To anyone contemplating whether to take Ustadh Yusaf's courses, ask yourself these 3 questions: 1. Am I willing to commit my time to Class? 2. Do I want to learn more than the everyday person in the same amount of time? 3. Do I want to know the why and not just the how behind Arabic grammar and skills? If the answer is yes to all of this, you are in the right place. As someone who grew up in the States and has grown up in a background of business, I've learned quite a bit about smart investments and what is a waste of money versus what is NOT. This is most definitely NOT a waste of money. I can't wait to start learning with Ustadh Yusaf again! Shukran ya Ustadh

It is very rare to find a native English speaker who is also very good at teaching Arabic online! Ustadh Yusaf is clearly very knowledgable about the Arabic language, but he also knows HOW to explain it to an English speaker. Before I started learning with Ustadh Yusaf, I tried out or visited a number of Arabic programs and teachers in the past (some of the teachers have taught in English, some only in Arabic). I found that most of the previous programs I've seen in English oversimplified topics and never taught correct terminology in Arabic which leaves you unprepared to continue your studies. And the classes in Arabic were taught straight from classical grammar and morphology texts without the topics building on each other, or with very little actual practice implementing those rules or topics. Ustadh Yusaf is able to tailor his teaching to the level of the student so that the topics build on each other and tie together nicely. He is teaching authentic terminology while providing beneficial explanations in English. There is plenty of practice in the live sessions (which are also recorded so you can look back at them). My favorite part is that all of the mini-lectures are pre-recorded so I can watch them and pause them and rewatch them as many times as I need to understand the topic.

I have been in many programs during my long journey to understand the Arabic language. The Grammica program is by far the best program yet. In addition, Yusuf is a tremendous teacher who makes the difficult seem attainable. If you are tired of spinning your wheels while trying to learn this beautiful language, then take this program. You will not regret it.

This is probably the most helpful course I have taken in learning Arabic grammar. Ustadh Yusaf has a unique way to teaching that resonates and sticks with you. This is coming from someone who has tried at least a dozen different ways to grasp the language. I would strongly recommend this program to anyone looking to learn Arabic in a structured and engaging manner.

This course is an absolute game changer for taking your Arabic language knowledge to an advanced level. I highly recommend taking all of the courses. Ustadh Yusaf makes sure every student feels supported and engaged in class. He is patient in explaining details of the Arabic language from Qur'anic ayahs and classical texts. The course has increased my confidence and ability to understand grammar at a higher level.

I am new to Grammica and have had been through the mill of sitting with various teachers and studying the Ajrumiyya. I probably studied the Ajrumiyya 4 times before sitting with Ustadh Yusaf at Grammica. Through his explanation of the Mutammimah and the Ihya, I am able to identify the gaps in my Arabic education and work on filling them. His insight in the language is so thorough and deep masha'Allah and it shows as we traverse the texts. Allah grant him and Grammica immense tawfiq. I also appreciate that he keeps students accountable and that this is not a passive study of the language, it is active and aggressive.