Arabic Level 1 | Afternoons


Beginner Arabic course covering spoken communication, grammar, pronunciation and foundational vocabulary through group work and role-plays.
What Beginner (A1) Arabic means
At A1 Arabic, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
اسمي آنا. أعيش في لندن.
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
أود فنجان قهوة، من فضلك.
I would like a cup of coffee, please.
Ask for directions
عفواً، أين محطة القطار؟
Excuse me, where is the railway station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course introduces Arabic through everyday topics including greetings, introductions, family, occupations and question words. Learners work on the alphabet, vowel length, pronunciation and core grammar such as the present simple, gender distinctions, case endings, and definite and indefinite forms. Teaching combines spoken communication with group activities and role-plays. The teacher uses Arabic throughout lessons to develop listening and comprehension, alongside structured work on vocabulary and grammar. Cultural content includes an introduction to the King of Jordan and the royal family.
What you'll learn
- Recognise and use Arabic letters, long and short vowels, greetings and question words.
- Introduce themselves and other people, including family members.
- Talk about family members and their occupations using foundational Arabic vocabulary.
- Apply the present simple and distinguish masculine and feminine forms.
- Use definite and indefinite forms, case endings and the nominative case in basic Arabic.
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for complete beginners who have never studied Arabic. The lessons involve regular spoken communication, group work and role-plays, with the teacher speaking Arabic throughout to support listening and comprehension.
- Designed for learners with no previous Arabic study.
- Includes frequent group activities and role-plays.
- Teacher-led communication takes place in Arabic.
Before you go
- Includes access to an online platform with lesson summaries, notes and resources.
- Arabic teachers provide study tips, support and advice.
Where this course runs
International House London
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9 classes
Selected date
Mon 11 Jan 2027
16:30 – 18:00 • 8 weeks
£176
Haycraft House, Holborn
Arabic team
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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11 Jan 2027 Mondays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | Book now |
8 Feb 2027 Mondays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
9 Mar 2027 Tuesdays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
13 Apr 2027 Tuesdays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
12 May 2027 Wednesdays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
16 Jun 2027 Wednesdays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
8 Jul 2027 Thursdays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
6 Sept 2027 Mondays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
26 Oct 2027 Tuesdays | 16:30 - 18:00 | Short course8 weeks | ArabicTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 |
Mon 8 Feb, 16:30 - 18:00
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8 weeks8 weeksThu 16:30£176ArabicTeacherHaycraft HouseMon 6 Sep, 16:30 - 18:00
8 weeks8 weeksMon 16:30£176ArabicTeacherHaycraft HouseTue 26 Oct, 16:30 - 18:00
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