INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC

Duration: 7 Weeks

This 7-week course is ideal for complete beginners and perfect if you are interested in learning the basics of the Arabic language - a language with deep historical and cultural roots. As the official language of the Arab League and spoken by over 300 million people around the world, Arabic plays a key role in global politics, business, and diplomacy.

Learning Arabic goes beyond the benefits of learning a new language; it opens doors to a rich cultural heritage and provides insights into the diverse Arab world. This course will broaden your horizons and equip you with valuable skills for engaging in a globalised world.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Through the duration of this practical course you will learn Arabic in a way that emphaises real-life communiction and cover various topics including:

Greetings and Introductions
- Common greetings for various times of day
- Introducing oneself and asking for someone’s name
- Responding politely in introductory conversations

Key Phrases for Daily Interactions
- Simple conversational phrases (e.g., “How are you?”, “Thank you”, “Please”)
- Basic polite expressions to build confidence in interaction

Essential Vocabularly
- Words for everyday items, family members, numbers, and colors
- Focus on vocabulary relevant to beginner conversations

Arabic Alphabet and Pronunciation
- Recognising and writing the Arabic letters
- Basic pronunciation of each letter and common sounds in Arabic
- Introduction to short vowels and simple reading exercises

Basic Sentence Structures
- Simple sentence formation (e.g., “This is a…” and “I am…”)
- Building sentences to describe oneself and others
- Using basic question forms to foster simple dialogues

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

Teaching will take place in the classroom, using visual aids, posters, labels, worksheets provided for each topic and authentic materials creating a language-rich environment immersed in Arabic. You will be encouraged to keep a portfolio of the work completed each week and we advise that you make additional notes throughout the course to further assist your learning. You will learn independently and in pairs.

Throughout the course, you will be asked to complete a range of written, spoken and listening exercises, as well as ROTE learning activites including role-plays. Homework will also be set inbetween classes.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

There is no formal assessment required for this course but your progress and understanding will be monitored by our experienced tutor who will offer advice, answer any questions posed throughout the session as well as homework tasks set. This will all be carried out in an informal and relaxed manner, creating a fun environment designed to encourage learning.

You are encouraged to keep a notebook to document your progress.

HOW MUCH WILL THIS COURSE COST?

The cost of this course is £120.

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

If you have mastered the basic techniques on this course, you may wish to continue your studies on another language course on offer or maybe try something completely different with one of our other creative craft courses. You may also consider enrolling in an intermediate Arabic course to further develop your language skills. The tutor will discuss your options with you at the end of your course.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?

Cost: £120

Course Duration: 7-weeks

Start Date: Monday 28 April 2025

When: Every Monday, 1pm to 3.45pm

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just a willingness to learn.