Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with approximately 250 million native speakers and over 200 million non-native speakers worldwide. It is the official language of the 22 member states of the Arab League. The "formal" Arabic language, known as Classical Arabic, is the language found in the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an. Nowadays, this form of Arabic is considered more of a written language than a spoken one.
Modern Standard Arabic is similar but easier than Classical Arabic. It is understood and used across the Arab world and is the main language of the media, television presenters and politicians, and it is also generally the version which is taught in Arabic as a foreign language contexts. In the western world at present, the demand for Arabic speakers and translators far outstrips the current supply, meaning Arabic is a very useful language to know. The Middle East is also one of the world's fastest growing economic areas.
You can study Arabic at Levels 1 and 2.