Arabic Course Descriptions:

Arabic 1:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

This is a beginner-level modern standard Arabic language course designed for students who have little or no prior Arabic learning experience. Students are introduced to the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as to the Arab culture. An emphasis on sounds, vocabulary, and sentence patterns will establish strong communicative skills which students will be able to use in authentic contexts and role-playing scenarios. Students will practice basic conversations as well as read and write sentences using the structures learned. Units 1 to 3 of the textbook will be covered. The teacher will provide additional materials.

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

• Write the Arabic alphabet (groups 1-3)
• Greet someone and take leave
• Pronounce vowels and consonants
• Make simple sentences
• Use personal pronouns and the proper gender of nouns
• Discuss Arab culture and practices, and use Arab cultural expressions
• Use demonstrative pronouns
• Introduce yourself and your family
• Talk about where you live and who you live with

Textbook not included: Mastering Arabic one 3rd Edition with two audio CDs by Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Jaafar
ISBN-13: 978-0781813389
ISBN-10: 0781813387

Arabic 2:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

This is a continuation of modern standard Arabic 1 language course. Students will continue to develop the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as learn more about Arab culture. An emphasis on Arabic language expressions, vocabulary, and sentence patterns will establish strong communicative skills which students will be able to use in authentic contexts and role-playing scenarios. Students will practice simple conversations as well as read and write sentences using the structures learned. Units 4 to 6 of the textbook will be covered. The teacher will provide additional materials.

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

• Write letters of the Arabic alphabet (groups 4-6)
• Ask about names, yes or no questions and where things are
• Make polite requests
• Make words plural
• Describe things
• Talk about where you work or study
• Talk about jobs and activities
• Use nominative and genitive cases
• Use definite and indefinite articles
• Name everyday objects
• Discuss Arab culture and practices, and use Arab cultural expressions

Textbook not included: Mastering Arabic one 3rd Edition with two audio CDs by Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Jaafar
ISBN-13: 978-0781813389
ISBN-10: 0781813387

Arabic 3:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

This is a continuation of modern standard Arabic 2 language course. Students will continue to develop the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as learn more about Arab culture. An emphasis on Arabic language expressions, vocabulary, and sentence patterns will establish strong communicative skills which students will be able to use in authentic contexts and role-playing scenarios. Students will practice conversations as well as read and write sentences using the structures learned. Units 7 to 10 of the textbook will be covered. The teacher will provide additional materials.

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

• Describe your city or town, apartment, and room
• Use Iḍāfah constructions
• Ask for directions
• Use the genitive with Iḍāfah
• Talk about nationalities, countries, capitals, and geophaphic positions
• Use personal pronouns
• Use Nisba adjectives
• Use more plural and adjective forms
• Talk about yourself
• Read and write Arabic numbers 1-10
• Talk about 'how much' and 'how many'
• Describe what you have
• Use sound masculine plural case endings
• Discuss Arab culture and practices, and use Arab cultural expressions

Textbook not included: Mastering Arabic one 3rd Edition with two audio CDs by Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Jaafar
ISBN-13: 978-0781813389
ISBN-10: 0781813387

Arabic 4:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

This is a continuation of modern standard Arabic 3 language course. Students will continue to develop the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as learn more about Arab culture. An emphasis on Arabic language expressions, vocabulary, and sentence patterns will establish strong communicative skills which students will be able to use in authentic contexts and role-playing scenarios. Students will practice conversations as well as read and write sentences using the structures learned. Units 11 to 13 of the textbook will be covered. The teacher will provide additional materials.

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

• Use word roots
• Use internal and external plurals
• Use expressions for shopping
• Name items at the market
• Describe packaging
• Read and talk about sale items and prices
• Use the accusative case
• Talk about eating and drinking
• Order food at a restaurant
• Talk and ask questions about the past
• Uses plural and dual case endings
• Ask 'what' questions
• Join sentences

Textbook not included: Mastering Arabic one 3rd Edition with two audio CDs by Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Jaafar
ISBN-13: 978-0781813389
ISBN-10: 0781813387

Arabic 5:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

This is a continuation of modern standard Arabic 4 language course. Students will continue to develop the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as learn more about Arab culture. An emphasis on Arabic language expressions, vocabulary, and sentence patterns will establish strong communicative skills which students will be able to use in authentic contexts and role-playing scenarios. Students will practice conversations as well as read and write sentences using the structures learned. Units 14 to 17 of the textbook will be covered. The teacher will provide additional materials.

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

• Use plural patterns 3 and 4
• Read and write Arabic numbers 11-100 and higher numbers
• Describe the weather
• Talk and write about a trip and vacation
• Write notes and postcards
• Use past verbs in plural
• Talk about the time and days of the week
• Ask questions about every day activities
• Compare and talk about the past and present
• Talk about renting a car
• Use comparatives and superlatives

Textbook not included: Mastering Arabic one 3rd Edition with two audio CDs by Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Jaafar
ISBN-13: 978-0781813389
ISBN-10: 0781813387

Arabic 6:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

This is a continuation of modern standard Arabic 5 language course. Students will continue to develop the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as learn more about Arab culture. An emphasis on Arabic language expressions, vocabulary, and sentence patterns will establish strong communicative skills which students will be able to use in authentic contexts and role-playing scenarios. Students will practice conversations as well as read and write sentences using the structures learned. Units 18 to 20 of the textbook will be covered. The teacher will provide additional materials.

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:

• Discuss and write about school or university, business, and politics
• Use correct word order and verbs
• Talk and write about people did
• Use more forms of Iḍāfah
• Use the past negative
• Talk about the future
• Talk and write about your future plans

Textbook not included: Mastering Arabic one 3rd Edition with two audio CDs by Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Jaafar
ISBN-13: 978-0781813389
ISBN-10: 0781813387

Arabic Conversation:
(2 hours per week for 6 weeks)

This class is open to students who have completed at least Arabic 1.  The goal of this class is to develop students' fluency and vocabulary in Arabic.  Students will practice dialogs and participate in discussions to develop their speaking skills in Arabic.  The teacher will guide conversations, present topics for discussion, and present media in Arabic. 

Arabic Private Lessons:

We offer Arabic language private lessons. Private lessons are $80 per hour for 1 to 4 students. We will schedule lessons based on the availability of the student(s) and teacher. Start dates are flexible. Please register at least 2 weeks before your first lesson.