A strong Arabic and English typing course in Calicut (Kozhikode) is one of the most practical skills you can add to your CV — especially if you are targeting translation, secretarial or office roles in Kerala or the Gulf.
Why bilingual typing is in demand
Translation offices, law firms, attestation centres, embassies, documentation services and Arabic offices in the UAE and Saudi Arabia all need staff who can switch fluently between Arabic and English typing — accurately and fast. Most candidates can do one; the rare ones who do both at speed get hired first.
Where to learn it: typing is taught inside ALTT
At Wordcraft Institute, Arabic and English typing is not a separate course. It is taught as part of ALTT — Advanced Legal Translation Training, our 30-day legal translation course, because a translator has to deliver accurate, properly formatted documents. Inside ALTT you practise:
- Arabic typing — keyboard layout, common shortcuts, speed building
- English typing — touch typing, accuracy drills
- MS Word formatting for legal & official documents
- Real translation-document practice (contracts, certificates, court documents)
- Industry-standard document handling and layout conventions
Who should join
School / college students after Plus Two, job seekers in Calicut, Kozhikode, Malappuram & nearby, returning Gulf workers, and anyone preparing for office or translator roles in the GCC.
Where: Wordcraft Institute, 2nd Floor, Golden Tower, Parammal, Ramanattukara, Calicut (Kozhikode) – 673632. WhatsApp +91 81298 29949.
Is typing a separate course? No, it is part of ALTT
Some listings describe an "Arabic & English typing course" at Wordcraft Institute. To be clear: we do not sell typing as a separate course. Typing and MS Word formatting are taught inside ALTT, because in a translation office you are expected to translate and deliver a clean, properly formatted document.
Where bilingual typing skills are used
Translation offices, typing centres, attestation centres, law firms and documentation offices in Kerala and across the GCC prepare documents in both Arabic and English every day. Fast, accurate typing in both scripts, combined with translation skill, is what these employers look for. For published pay ranges, see Arabic Translator Salary in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and for the job market, Translation Jobs in UAE for Keralites.
Get ready before you join
- Add Arabic as a keyboard language on your laptop or phone, so you can practise at home.
- Learn where the Arabic letters sit on the keyboard before you chase speed.
- Remember that Arabic is typed right to left; practise mixed Arabic and English lines, like names and numbers inside Arabic text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate Arabic typing course at Wordcraft Institute?
No. There is no separate Arabic typing course. Arabic and English typing are taught inside ALTT (Advanced Legal Translation Training), our 30-day legal translation course.
Is English typing taught separately?
No. English typing, Arabic typing and MS Word formatting are all part of ALTT.
How long is ALTT and what does it cost?
ALTT runs for 30 days and the fee is ₹11,111. It is available online or offline, with a certificate on completion.
Do I need to know Arabic typing before joining ALTT?
No. Typing is taught from the keyboard layout up. You do need a strong Arabic and English base, because ALTT is a translation course.
Who should learn Arabic and English typing?
Anyone aiming for work in translation offices, typing and attestation centres or documentation offices in Kerala or the Gulf, where documents are prepared in both languages.
Related course: ALTT — Advanced Legal Translation Training — 30 days of real Arabic–English legal document translation, typing and MS Word. See syllabus, fees & FAQ →