Insights & Reflections

Student Stories & Tips

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About How a Heritage Speaker Found His Voice

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up how a heritage speaker found his voice — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. T

Tarek

Jul 19, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

A Teacher's Notes on Note-taking Systems for Vocabulary

When students first encounter note-taking systems for vocabulary, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequen

Ismail

Jul 18, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

3 Practical Exercises for The Power of a Weekly Lesson Habit

There is a lot of half-right advice online about the power of a weekly lesson habit. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what was

Dina

Jul 18, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

9 Things Every Learner Should Know About Why Speaking Early Beats Perfect Grammar

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. why speaking early beats perfect grammar is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walke

Nady

Jul 18, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

The Story Behind A Convert's Journey to Reading Quran

If you have ever felt stuck on a convert's journey to reading Quran, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is

Amr

Jul 18, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

Why Why Speaking Early Beats Perfect Grammar Matters More Than You Think

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. why speaking early beats perfect grammar is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walke

Yasmin

Jul 18, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

A Student's First Phone Call in Arabic — A Study Plan That Actually Works

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up a student's first phone call in Arabic — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. T

Youssef

Jul 18, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

A Beginner's Guide to Setting Realistic 90-day Goals

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up setting realistic 90-day goals — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shou

Khaled

Jul 18, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

How to Master Staying Motivated through Month Three (Without Burning Out)

If you have ever felt stuck on staying motivated through month three, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is

Huda

Jul 18, 2026