حيّاك
Hayyak — you are welcome here.
A signature journey in authentic spoken Saudi Arabic — the Hijazi dialect — taught in English for learners around the world.
For Hasna Bakhaidher, building a business has never been only about what it creates. It is also about the people it reaches, the trust it earns and the possibilities it opens.
With a background in banking and finance and entrepreneurial experience across the Gulf, Hasna founded Hayyak Academy with a clear conviction: meaningful connection should not stop at a language barrier. Understanding how people speak is part of understanding how they live, work and belong.
The method focuses exclusively on authentic Hijazi Arabic, giving people in Saudi Arabia, across the GCC and around the world a practical way to participate more fully in everyday Saudi life.
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“Hasna is so thorough and thoughtful. She has provided incredible and tailored structure to the learning process. I feel so much more confident in my ability with her guidance. I couldn't have chosen a better tutor.”
“Hasna is a very talented, very dedicated, extremely organized teacher who knows how to adjust lessons to the student. I highly recommend her!”
“Hasna's teaching style really has helped me feel comfortable and learn quicker as a result. The lessons are tailored to my needs and very focused but enjoyable.”
“Hasna is an incredibly talented tutor. She finds where I need to improve and creates customized lessons. I couldn't recommend her more!”
“Hasna is very patient and keeps pushing me to progress in a structured manner.”
“Hasna is excellent at teaching and has strong grammatical knowledge and clear and succinct explanations. She keeps things light and enjoyable which makes it very easy to learn and remember.”
“Hasna is everything you can ask for. She listens to your needs, tailors the lessons to your weaknesses, and is both patient and exacting when the situation calls for it. Highly recommend to learners of all levels.”
“I came in knowing absolutely nothing — not even the alphabet. Hasna immediately focused on helping me speak, not just memorize. She's patient but also pushes you to actually try, which helped me improve faster than I expected.”
Every lesson is built around real spoken Hijazi — the Arabic you actually hear in Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
Clear explanations designed for English speakers, with no prior Arabic needed.
16 stages from first words to confident, natural conversation — you always know your next step.
Learn alone, with a coach, or one-to-one with the founder herself. Your pace, your choice.
Begin alone with the workbook, grow with a coach who learns your name, or sit one-to-one with the founder herself. However you arrive, you are greeted the same way: حيّاك — you are welcome here.
$99 one-time payment
See all 16 stages before you enrol.
$184 / 4 classes · 50 min each ($46/class)
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$200 / month · 4 private hours ($50/hour)
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If your coaching subscription ends, complimentary course access ends too — unless you have separately purchased lifetime access.
Not ready to choose? Ask the founder your questions first.
Meet the founder for a complimentary 15-minute conversation. Ask about the curriculum, share your goals, and discover whether Hayyak Academy is right for you.
No payment required · No obligation to enroll · Separate from the paid trial lesson
البلد
The carved rawasheen of old Jeddah — where Hijazi Arabic was born and still lives.
Photo: Francisco Anzola, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
حيّاك
Saudi hospitality begins with qahwa, dates and one warm word. You'll learn to say it like family.
Photo: Canbel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
الصحراء
A language shaped by land, trade and generosity — taught with the elegance it deserves.
Photo: Nepenthes, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Tap a flag and learn how each country says “welcome”.
Stop 01 · Saudi Arabia
حيّاك الله
“Hayyak Allah” — welcome!
Where your journey begins — the capital glowing over Najd, and Al-Balad, heart of the Hijazi dialect.
Photo: B.alotaby, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Francisco Anzola, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
One region. One welcome. حيّاكم
A clear progression from your first words (A0) to advanced, natural expression (C2) — about 50 minutes of learning per lesson.
