When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Eman Ismael
  • Course Code W24HMSM02A
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

The aim of Arabic Beginners 1 is to provide students with a basic knowledge of ‘standard’ Arabic. This fun interactive course will introduce you to the Arabic. You will learn essential vocabulary and the most frequent and useful phrases.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Use basic greetings and courtesies e.g. Good morning, Excuse me, Yes/No, Thanks
  • Use basic vocabulary e.g. family member, jobs
  • Ask and reply to very simple questions about yourself e.g. Where do you come from?, Do you speak ...?
  • Describe things, consider the gender of the objects

Class format and activities

In class, students are encouraged to interact with each other using Arabic, practising the vocabulary and structures learnt in pairs or in small groups. Outside of the class, students are encouraged to revise what has been taught, so that progress may be made. The written activities will be mostly set as homework.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for complete beginners or those wishing to refresh their knowledge of the basics. (Level A1)

What you need to know before you enrol

Excellent attendance and punctuality are required from all students. Regular work is given to be done at home to support and consolidate your learning. You should therefore dedicate about 2 hours as a self-study on a weekly basis.

What you need

Wightwick, J. and Gaafar, M. (2014): Mastering Arabic 1 (3rd ed.), notebook and pen

What you can do next

Arabic Stage 1 Unit 2