Arabic

What will the course Cover?

The Alphabet and basic notions of grammatical structure and singular present tense. Greetings, polite phrases and some numbers. Meeting people and exchanging personal information. We aim to build your confidence in speaking.

Who is this course for?

This course is for complete beginners who wish to gain a strong foundation in both spoken and written modern Arabic.

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

No knowledge of Arabic is assumed: if you know some already, this course is not for you! You'll need a proficient level of English to benefit from the course.

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

The Alphabet: recognise and write letters and words • Exchange greetings • Use polite phrases- please, thank you, excuse me • Exchange basic personal information: a) Names, where you are from b) talk about your family… c) Jobs and places of work • order basic food/drinks at a café • Change currency and be familiar with working with ours • Numbers: identify and say numbers 1-10 • give & ask for phone numbers • buying & selling clothes • colours (masculine form) • common locations • • asking for & giving directions • furniture items & prepositions of place • describing places • Basic grammar: a) Nominal sentence and verbal sentence (Singular masculine and feminine) b) Pronouns (Singular Personal, possessives and demonstratives) c) Prepositions, adverbs and adjectives (Singular masculine and feminine)

How is the course organised?

The emphasis is on active participation. You will speak as much as possible in class, in a large group and individually, you will work in pairs, and use a course book (the tutor will advise), worksheets, handouts, audiotapes. It's important to work hard on your pronunciation right from the start.

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

You are expected to practice in your spare time (at least 20 minutes a day), and do some homework. Please note: we need to know if you have to be absent for a class so we can make sure you don't miss out!

How will my progress be assessed?

Every lesson you are given different tasks so that progress can be assessed. Record of your work will be kept in your Individual Learning Plan to help record the steps taken towards achieving your goals.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

Learn Arabic Beginners stage 2

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

You need to buy a book - the title will be advised by the tutor. Please bring writing materials, an A4 ring binder, and loose leaf sheets. A notebook for vocabulary is useful.

What support is available?

Details of all available support can be found on our website (hfals.co.uk), in the Guide and the Student handbook, or from teaching or Reception staff.