There are dozens of Arabic YouTube channels teaching English, and all of them say they are “the best”. The best channel for you depends on your level and on exactly what you want: understanding grammar, speaking fluently, pronunciation, or English at work. Here is a comparison with numbers, and who each channel suits.
Disclosure: we run the Master English channel. That is why this comparison uses public numbers you can check (subscriber and video counts in September 2026, and each channel's own description) and says clearly when another channel suits you better.
How we chose
- Taught in Arabic: the channel is made for Arabic-speaking learners.
- Size and consistency: subscribers and size of the lesson library.
- Organization: are there series or levels to follow in order?
- Specialty: which goal the channel fits best.
Quick comparison
| Channel | Subscribers | Videos | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZAmericanEnglish (Ibrahim Adel) | 12.8M | 866 | Beginners who want to understand grammar logically instead of memorizing. |
| English Language Academy | 5.3M | 4,100+ | Learners who want a huge library of short, varied lessons. |
| Learn English with Murad | 3M | about 2,100 | Learners who want numbered levels to follow in order. |
| Learn English & French with Asmae | about 3M | 166 | Complete beginners who prefer learning from everyday conversations. |
| Let's Practice English | about 3M | about 1,800 | Learners who want a short daily dose. |
| Master English – أتقن الإنجليزية (Noor) | 1.86M | 1,200+ | Learners who understand English but freeze when speaking, and those who want American pronunciation and business English. |
| English Start (Ahmed Makkawi) | about 940K | about 190 | Learners who want light, quick explanations. |
| AdamAcademy | about 920K | 800+ | Learners who want ready-made everyday sentences for conversation and travel. |
The channels in detail
1. ZAmericanEnglish (Ibrahim Adel)
12.8M subscribers · 866 videos · since 2017. The largest Arabic channel for learning English. Recommends its “first step” series and reading course to beginners, and has an app to review each lesson's words. Best for: Beginners who want to understand grammar logically instead of memorizing.
2. English Language Academy
5.3M subscribers · 4,100+ videos · since 2011. One of the most prolific Arabic channels, with short, simple lessons published constantly. Best for: Learners who want a huge library of short, varied lessons.
3. Learn English with Murad
3M subscribers · about 2,100 videos · since 2017. Organized into numbered levels in playlists, with a test at the end of each level according to the channel. Best for: Learners who want numbered levels to follow in order.
4. Learn English & French with Asmae
about 3M subscribers · 166 videos · since 2019. A course for complete beginners with audio and pictures; also teaches French. Best for: Complete beginners who prefer learning from everyday conversations.
5. Let's Practice English
about 3M subscribers · about 1,800 videos · since 2015. Very short lessons designed for Arabic speakers. Best for: Learners who want a short daily dose.
6. Master English – أتقن الإنجليزية (Noor)
1.86M subscribers · 1,200+ videos · since 2016. Ordered series: reading and pronunciation from zero, the 1,000 most common words, level tests A1 to C1, fluency challenges, American pronunciation for Arabic speakers, and English at work. All lessons are organized in a free library and learning paths on the website. Best for: Learners who understand English but freeze when speaking, and those who want American pronunciation and business English.
7. English Start (Ahmed Makkawi)
about 940K subscribers · about 190 videos · since 2020. Simple explanations of different skills, with many short clips recently. Best for: Learners who want light, quick explanations.
8. AdamAcademy
about 920K subscribers · 800+ videos · since 2015. Focuses on common sentences and real-life situations. Best for: Learners who want ready-made everyday sentences for conversation and travel.
After intermediate level: English-only channels
Once you understand simple explanations in English (around B1), add an English-only channel to train your ear on real English:
| Channel | Subscribers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| BBC Learning English | 10.9M | British English, news and everyday vocabulary |
| English with Lucy | 14.1M | Intermediate to advanced (B1 to C2), British accent |
| Learn English With TV Series | 12.1M | Understanding movies, series and fast speech |
| Speak English With Vanessa | 7.6M | Natural conversation, American accent |
| Rachel's English | 6.5M | American pronunciation in detail |
| mmmEnglish | 6.4M | Pronunciation and expression through imitation |
How to choose quickly
- Find your level with the free placement test (in Arabic).
- Pick one main channel that teaches in Arabic and follow its series in order.
- Add a second channel for a specific goal (pronunciation, listening, work).
- After B1, add an English-only channel.
If you choose Master English, all its lessons are organized in a free library and learning paths by level and goal.
FAQ
What is the best YouTube channel to learn English for Arabic speakers?
There is no single best channel for everyone. For beginners who want grammar explained logically: ZAmericanEnglish (the largest Arabic channel). For numbered levels: Murad. For learners who understand English but can't speak, or who want American pronunciation and business English: Master English with Noor. After intermediate level, move to English-only channels such as BBC Learning English and English with Lucy.
Should Arabic speakers learn from an Arabic channel or an English one?
Start with a channel that explains in Arabic until about B1, because understanding the explanation speeds up the start a lot. Then add English-only channels to train your listening.
Should I follow several channels at once?
Better one main channel followed in order, plus a second one for listening or one specific skill. Jumping between many channels wastes the most time.
Are these numbers up to date?
Subscriber and video counts are from the channels' public pages in September 2026 and will change over time.
Master English (أتقن الإنجليزية) teaches English to Arabic speakers, in Arabic, since 2016: a YouTube channel by Noor with 1.86M+ subscribers and 1,200+ free lessons, plus courses. About Master English in English · الموقع بالعربية