
Languages
Arabic 3 lower: module 2
Intermediate Arabic (B1) course developing speaking, listening, reading and writing through communication activities and grammar work.
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What Intermediate (B1) Arabic means
At B1 Arabic, learners can deal with most everyday situations and explain experiences, opinions and plans in connected language.
Express an opinion
أعتقد أن العمل من المنزل مفيد، رغم أنه قد يبعث على الشعور بالعزلة أحياناً.
I think working from home is useful, although it can sometimes feel lonely.
Explain a plan
أريد تحسين لغتي العربية لكي أتمكن من العمل في الخارج العام المقبل.
I want to improve my Arabic so I can work abroad next year.
Tell a short story
كنا في طريقنا إلى الشاطئ عندما بدأ المطر، فغيّرنا خططنا.
We were heading to the beach when it started raining, so we changed our plans.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
Taught mainly through spoken interaction, the course uses pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Discussion topics include news and broadcasting, climate, the environment, holiday plans, Libya’s Great Man-Made River and life in Gulf countries. Learners examine grammatical cases on nouns and adjectives, comparisons, future negative verbs, and the use of “ina” and “itha” for future possibilities. Activities also develop strategies for requesting repetition or clarification when language is unfamiliar or responses are unexpected.
What you'll learn
- Discuss holiday plans using relevant vocabulary and grammar
- Describe aspects of life in Gulf countries
- Read and write short texts and basic information
- Apply grammatical structures to improve spoken Arabic
- Use requests for repetition or clarification when communication becomes difficult
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners at Intermediate (B1) level who have completed Arabic 3 lower: module 1, studied Arabic for around three years recently, or developed equivalent competence. Participants should be able to follow simple instructions and explanations in English, use numbers for everyday activities, and engage with basic grammar terminology.
- Previous Arabic study or equivalent language competence is expected
- Course documents and explanations are in English as well as Arabic learning activities
- Homework is highly recommended for consolidating the course material
Before you go
- The course uses the tutor's own materials.
- Learners should check whether a book is required.
- Homework is highly recommended.
