Tap the Arabic Letter
Press the speaker to hear a letter, then tap the shape that matches it. Get it right and you earn its star and hear a little cheer; get it wrong and the tile wobbles so you can try again. It is audio-first, which means a child can play it before they can read a single word.
Why a listening game matters
Sound comes before shape
Children learn to hear a letter long before they can write it. Matching the sound to the shape builds the link the alphabet depends on — and it is the half that silent flashcards leave out.
No reading required
The prompt is a sound, not a word, so a three-year-old who cannot read yet can still play and win. The star and the cheer are all the feedback they need.
Four choices, real thinking
Choosing between four similar shapes makes the child look at the small differences — the dots, the tails — that tell Arabic letters apart, instead of just recognising one letter in isolation.
Getting the most out of it
- Say the letter's name aloud with your child before they choose — hearing it twice, from the game and from you, doubles the exposure.
- If your child taps the wrong tile, resist correcting it — the wobble already tells them, and letting them find the right one themselves is what makes it stick.
- Play in short bursts. A handful of correct taps is a complete session for a young child; stop while it is still fun.
Questions about the listening game
Does the game need a download or an account?+
No. It runs in the browser — no download, no account, no email and no payment. The star count stays in your browser only and is not sent anywhere.
My child's first tap made no sound — why?+
Browsers block audio until the first tap on the page, to stop sites playing sound on their own. After the first tap every letter plays normally; press the speaker button to replay a sound any time.
What age is it for?+
It suits children from about three upwards. Younger children can play by guessing and still absorb the sounds; older children use it to firm up letters they half-know.
Are the recordings real voices?+
They are neural Arabic and English voices, checked by ear before they ship — clear, consistent pronunciation for every letter.
Where to go next
Trace the letter
Now write the shape you just learned to hear. The same 28 letters, drawn with a finger.
Free play
Press any key to hear a letter spoken. Free exploration of every sound.
The complete alphabet guide
How each of the 28 letters sounds, with the mistakes learners usually make.
Colour the letters
A free painting canvas — the same letters, with colours and stickers.