Absolute Beginner Level (Cannot read Arabic at all) Where will the course take place?
The course will run in West London at the Greenford Community Centre (170 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9JS).
On which day of the week and at what time? The course will run for twelve sessions on Thursday evenings (7 p.m.–9 p.m.) commencing on September 16th and ending on December 2nd, 2010.
For whom is this level suitable? This course is for absolute beginners who wish to learn Arabic but know nothing about the language. The course provides an introduction to the Arabic writing system, enabling the student to read and write basic words and sentences. The starting point, therefore, will be with the Arabic alphabet and its vowel points, as well as building vocabulary and introducing some simple sentences.
Who is the tutor? The course will be delivered by Dr. Imran Hamza Alawiye, the author of the popular ‘Gateway to Arabic’ series.
What are the aims of the course? This course will teach students how to converse in basic everyday situations in Arabic and also to introduce them to the written form of the language, enabling them to read Arabic texts with correct pronunciation. The course will also introduce the students to the grammar structure governing non-verbal Arabic sentences.
What can you expect to achieve?
By the end of the course, you should be able:
To read, write and recognise the Arabic alphabet in all its joined forms To read vocalised Arabic texts To engage in simple conversational exchanges – introducing oneself, greetings etc. To have gained a basic understanding of non-verbal sentence structures. What teaching materials will be used?
The ‘Gateway to Arabic’ series of books are used as the basis for this course, supported by handouts and audio materials. Teaching will take many forms including reading and writing practice, dictation, conversation, classroom activities and homework assignments.
What are the entry requirements?
No prior knowledge of Arabic is needed since the course is designed for absolute beginners. However, an aptitude for learning languages and the necessary level of time and commitment to complete the homework assignments would enable you to derive the greatest benefit from the course.
What are the fees?
The fee for the twelve sessions is £120. Fees may be settled in advance or on the first day of the course.
What do I need to bring with me? A pen, an exercise book or file paper, and ‘Gateway to Arabic’ Books One and Two (available for purchase from the tutor).
How do I register?
If you are interested in registering or require further details, please email Dr. Imran at: imran@gatewaytoarabic.com or telephone him on 020 8575 0430. The maximum class size is fifteen students. Priority will be given on a first-come first-served basis. Beginner Plus Level (Can read vocalised Arabic) Where will the course take place?
The course will run in West London at the Greenford Community Centre (170 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9JS).
On which day of the week and at what time? The course will run for twelve sessions on Friday evenings (7 p.m.–9 p.m.) commencing on September 17th and ending on December 3rd, 2010.
For whom is this course suitable? This course is designed for those who can read and write the Arabic script with a degree of fluency and have a limited knowledge of basic Arabic words and phrases.
Who is the tutor? The course will be delivered by Dr. Imran Hamza Alawiye, the author of the popular ‘Gateway to Arabic’ series.
What are the course aims? The course will focus on the speaking of modern standard Arabic in a number of useful contexts. The structure of the language will also be explained to enable the learner to adapt and extend what he/she has learnt to a variety of situations.
What is the course content? Students will be introduced to regular first form verbs in the past and present tenses. The course will cover various areas of essential grammar such as the gender of nouns and the agreement of adjectives, use of the definite article, attached pronouns, conjunctions and prepositions, demonstrative pronouns, the different types of noun plurals, as well as the rules governing the cardinal numbers from one to ten. Students will be taught a broad vocabulary including items in the home, clothing, food, occupations and nationalities.
What can one expect to achieve?
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to: • engage in simple dialogues and ask and answer basic questions; • use various adjectives correctly in agreement with nouns, including learning the basic colours; • achieve greater fluency in reading Arabic texts; • establish an understanding of how the Arabic singular, dual and plural forms work; • know how to use personal, attached and demonstrative pronouns; • understand how to use the numbers from one to ten; • know the days of the week; • understand other points of grammar such as the use of the definite article, prepositions and conjunctions; • have acquired a basic working vocabulary
What teaching materials will be used?
The ‘Gateway to Arabic’ series of course books are used as the basis for this course, supported by handouts and audio materials. Teaching will take many forms, including reading and writing practice, dictation, conversation, classroom activities and homework assignments.
What are the entrance requirements?
Students are required to be able to read and write fully vocalized Arabic text, with or without understanding.
What are the fees?
The fee for the twelve sessions is £120. Fees may be settled in advance or on the first day of the course.
What do I need to bring with me? A pen, an exercise book or file paper, and ‘Gateway to Arabic’ Books Three and Extension Book One (available for purchase from the tutor).
How do I register?
If you are interested in registering or require further details, please email Dr. Imran at: imran@gatewaytoarabic.com or telephone him on 020 8575 0430. The maximum class size is fifteen students. Priority will be given on a first-come first-served basis.
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