CattongueArabic for kids, one small step at a time
Short lessons, games and a very happy cat. Your child learns to read, write and speak Arabic, in the language you speak at home.
- Ages 4 and up
- No ads
- iPhone, iPad and Android
- English · Français · Español · العربية
Free to start!
Three worlds to explore
Each one is a different way into Arabic. Children move between them as they like.
Every lesson follows the same gentle path
Inspired by Montessori: one new thing at a time, lots of practice, and the child sets the pace.
- Meeta new letter or word
- Listento how it sounds
- Say itthe app listens
- Writetrace and build words
- Reada story with it
- Celebratea medal for each step
A look at the exercises
Playing is practising
In Happy Families, your child asks the cats for cards out loud, in Arabic. Without noticing, they repeat full sentences dozens of times.
- Happy Families with the cats — four packs, from easy to hard: the house, nature, animals of the world…
- Arabic word puzzle — guess the hidden word, letter by letter.
- Arcade breaks — fly the cat through the right letters and sounds.
Learn short surahs, word by word
A calm place to read, listen and memorise, made for young learners.
- Recite — your child reads aloud and the words light up as they say them.
- Write — put the words of each ayah back in the right order.
- Listen — each ayah recited by Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary.
Recitation provided by Quran.com (Quran Foundation). The Quran section is free and will stay free.
Made for families, with nothing to worry about
Cattongue was built for children growing up far from Arabic-speaking countries, and for every child discovering Arabic as a new language.
No ads, ever
Nothing to tap by mistake, nothing sold to your child.
In your language
Instructions in English, French, Spanish or Arabic.
Speaking counts
The microphone checks pronunciation, only during an exercise. No voice is recorded.
Progress follows them
One account keeps the lessons, medals and games on every device.
Small data, by design
A nickname and progress. No full name, no address, no photo.
A real person answers
Write to us from the app. We read every message.
Questions parents ask
How old should my child be?
Children from about 4 can start with the letters and sounds, with a parent nearby. Older children and beginners of any age can go at their own pace.
Does my child need to know any Arabic?
No. The path starts from the very first letter. Explanations are given in English, French, Spanish or Arabic.
Which Arabic is taught?
Modern Standard Arabic, the Arabic of books, school and the Quran, with full vowel marks to help beginners read.
Is it free?
The app is free to download and you can try it without an account. A free account unlocks more. The Quran section will always be free.
Do you show ads or sell data?
No ads, and we do not sell personal information. Our privacy policy explains exactly what we keep.
Which devices does it work on?
iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets.
Ready for the first letter?
Download Cattongue and do the first lesson together tonight.
