Question 1

What is Arabic Between Your Hands (Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk)?

Accepted Answer

Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk (العربية بين يديك) is a widely-used Modern Standard Arabic textbook series. It is also spelled Al Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk, Al Arabiyya Bayna Yadayka, Bayna Yadayk, or sometimes Al-Arabi-bin-Yadik and Arabi Bin Yadik. The series covers Books 1 through 3 and is used in universities and Islamic institutes worldwide.

Question 2

Is ArabVocab free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no subscription, no account required. Just choose a book, pick a chapter, and start practising.

Question 3

What types of Arabic practice drills are available?

Accepted Answer

The app offers 7 drill types: Root Recognition (جذور), Word Meaning, Pattern/Wazn (أوزان), Verb Conjugation, Speed Round, Spelling, and Singular & Plural forms — all with native Arabic audio.

Question 4

Which books are covered?

Accepted Answer

Books 1, 2, and 3 of Arabic Between Your Hands (Bayna Yadayk) are fully covered. Book 1 includes 26 chapters (including appendix chapters), while Books 2 and 3 each have 16 chapters.

Question 5

How do I search for this app? What are the different spellings?

Accepted Answer

Students search for this textbook many ways: "Arabic Between Your Hands", "Bayna Yadayk", "Al Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk", "Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk", "Al Arabiyya Bayna Yadayk", "Bayna Yadaika", "Al Arabi Bin Yadik", or in Arabic العربية بين يديك. All of these refer to the same curriculum — and ArabVocab covers all of it.

Question 6

Does the app work on mobile?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ArabVocab is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. Audio auto-plays on each question and the interface is optimised for touch.