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How to talk to your child's Quran teacher when your English is limited

Published 28 September 2026 · Rahber Institute teaching team

In short

Ask for short written updates on WhatsApp, use Arabic if you speak it, and let a family member help. You don't need fluent English to support your child's Quran learning.

  • Written WhatsApp updates are easier to translate than calls.
  • Arabic-speaking parents can talk to teachers in Arabic.
  • Watching part of a lesson shows progress without many words.

Simple ways to stay involved

  • Sit nearby during lessons, especially for younger children
  • Ask the teacher for a one-line update after each week
  • Use a translation app for written messages
  • Ask an older child or relative to join the first call

Questions worth asking

  • What did my child learn this week?
  • What should they practise at home?
  • Is my child keeping up?

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