The innovation of artificial intelligence in enhancing Arabic language learning: A comparative analytical study of Busuu, Alifbee, and Arabits applications

Imaduddin, M. Firdaus and Bahruddin, Uril ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8599-7281 (2025) The innovation of artificial intelligence in enhancing Arabic language learning: A comparative analytical study of Busuu, Alifbee, and Arabits applications. Al Maqayis: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab dan Kebahasaaraban, 12 (1). pp. 55-74. ISSN 2615-3890

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Abstract

AI advancements have revolutionized Arabic language learning through applications like Busuu, AlifBee, and Arabits, offering interactive and personalized experiences. This study examines the similarities and differences in their content organization, teaching strategies, and technological features using a qualitative, comparative approach. The findings of this research are: (1) The applications share similarities in organizing educational content, such as covering Arabic alphabets, grammatical diacritics, and daily life themes, as well as employing common patterns in exercises and tests. However, they differ significantly in teaching methodologies and available technologies. Busuu relies on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Arabits adopts a curriculum tailored to the UAE context, and AlifBee is based on Modern Standard Arabic. (2) The applications use interactive strategies that emphasize gamification and the development of the four linguistic skills, but they diverge in unique features: Busuu incorporates global community interaction and certifications from McGraw-Hill Education, Arabits employs strategies like "City Exploration" and "Vocabulary Cards," while AlifBee offers elective courses and Pearson-certified credentials. (3) The applications all utilize AI technologies, such as NLP, multimedia content, and user progress tracking. However, Busuu and AlifBee stand out with smart review features, Arabits integrates advanced machine learning and deep learning algorithms, and AlifBee further enhances its offerings with phonetic and textual features.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	artificial intelligence; comparative study; busuu apps; arabits apps; alifbee apps
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130201 Creative Arts, Media and Communication Curriculum and Pedagogy 20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2001 Communication and Media Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Arabic Language Education
Depositing User:	Prof Dr Uril Bahruddin, MA
Date Deposited:	06 Jul 2026 09:25

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