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Arabic Level 1 | Fridays
Beginner (A1) Arabic course covering foundational language, with spoken communication, group work, role-plays and structured grammar practice.
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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 the alphabet, greetings, introductions, question words, family and occupations. Learners work with present simple forms, vowel length, masculine and feminine distinctions, case endings, and definite and indefinite forms, alongside pronunciation and vocabulary.
What you'll learn
- Recognise and use the Arabic alphabet and distinguish long and short vowels
- Exchange greetings, ask questions and make introductions
- Talk about immediate family members and their occupations
- Apply basic present simple forms in Arabic
- Distinguish masculine and feminine forms and use introductory case endings
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for complete beginners who have never studied Arabic. It suits learners prepared to practise spoken communication through group work and role-plays, while also studying grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The teacher conducts lessons in Arabic to develop comprehension and listening.
- No previous Arabic study is expected
- Includes regular group work and role-plays
- The teacher uses Arabic throughout the lessons
Before you go
- Access is provided to an online platform containing lesson summaries, notes and other resources.
- Arabic study tips and support from Arabic language teachers are included.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Haycraft House, 16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
Nearest station: Holborn
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