Arabic Level 1 | Fridays

ByInternational House London

Languages

Beginner / A1

Beginner (A1) Arabic course covering foundational language, with spoken communication, group work, role-plays and structured grammar practice.

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

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Upcoming classes

6 classes

Selected date

Fri 22 Jan 2027

12:15 – 13:45 • 8 weeks

£198

Haycraft House, Holborn

Arabic team

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  • Fri 2 Apr 2027

    12:15 – 13:45 • 8 weeks

    Haycraft House, Holborn

    Arabic team

    £198

  • Fri 16 Apr 2027

    12:15 – 13:45 • 8 weeks

    Haycraft House, Holborn

    Arabic team

    £198

  • Fri 18 Jun 2027

    12:15 – 13:45 • 8 weeks

    Haycraft House, Holborn

    Arabic team

    £198

  • Fri 3 Sep 2027

    12:15 – 13:45 • 8 weeks

    Haycraft House, Holborn

    Arabic team

    £198

  • Fri 29 Oct 2027

    12:15 – 13:45 • 8 weeks

    Haycraft House, Holborn

    Arabic team

    £198

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
2 Apr 2027
Fridays
12:15 - 13:45
Short course8 weeks
ArabicTeacher
Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
£198.00
16 Apr 2027
Fridays
12:15 - 13:45
Short course8 weeks
ArabicTeacher
Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
£198.00
18 Jun 2027
Fridays
12:15 - 13:45
Short course8 weeks
ArabicTeacher
Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
£198.00
3 Sept 2027
Fridays
12:15 - 13:45
Short course8 weeks
ArabicTeacher
Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
£198.00
29 Oct 2027
Fridays
12:15 - 13:45
Short course8 weeks
ArabicTeacher
Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
£198.00
  • Fri 22 Jan, 12:15 - 13:45

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  • Fri 16 Apr, 12:15 - 13:45

    8 weeks
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    8 weeksFri 12:15£198
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    £198
  • Fri 18 Jun, 12:15 - 13:45

    8 weeks
    Haycraft House
    8 weeksFri 12:15£198
    ArabicTeacherHaycraft House
    ArabicTeacher
    £198
  • Fri 3 Sep, 12:15 - 13:45

    8 weeks
    Haycraft House
    8 weeksFri 12:15£198
    ArabicTeacherHaycraft House
    ArabicTeacher
    £198
  • Fri 29 Oct, 12:15 - 13:45

    8 weeks
    Haycraft House
    8 weeksFri 12:15£198
    ArabicTeacherHaycraft House
    ArabicTeacher
    £198

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