Arabic Elementary - Level 2

In Arabic Elementary you’ll learn the vocabulary and grammar needed for a wide variety of real-world scenarios such as describing daily routines, talking about professions and travel discussing sports and buying food. You will also learn how to make appointments, write letters and read newspapers.

You’ll move beyond basic grammar to cover the verb position in Arabic sentences and the function of verbs known as Sisters of Kana. We will share the secrets of the language through exploring forms of verbs, patterns and root systems. You will also learn how to use passive sentences in Arabic.

At the end of the year, you will have achieved CEFR A1/A2 level of the Common European Framework Reference of language learning.

Who is it for?

Join us here if you have completed the Arabic beginners syllabus or have studied Arabic for at least 60 hours with another provider. You may have a rusty GCSE or can communicate at CEFR A1 level. See the eligibility section.

Timetable

The full elementary course includes 60 hours of online learning and is taught across three modules.

Benefits

• Delivered by a qualified and native Arabic speaker
• Interactive and varied learning techniques
• Awarded a City St George’s, University of London certificate.

By the end of this course you will be able to

• describe the weather and the four seasons
• talk in detail about family members, relationships, daily routines and activities
• chat about events in the past, present, and future
• provide and obtain personal information
• make appointments and schedules, and describe festivities
• read newspapers, write postcards, formal and informal letters using correct terms of address
• describe floor plans, house fixtures, and furniture
• describe shops, local facilities and their locations
• discuss sports and food
• describe geographical directions and signs
• describe professions and travel-related activities
• understand some media, television and radio programmes.

Grammatical structures

• introduction to partitive nouns
• verb position in Arabic sentences
• negative imperative
• introduction to passive sentences
• expressing reasons
• introduction to grammatical function of verbs known as Sisters of Kana
• relative pronouns
• introduction to the secrets of the language: forms of the verb, patterns and root systems
• dual and plural nouns in Idafa structure
• negative past tense and future
• expressing intention, uncertainty and preferences
• using relative nouns
• expressing frequency, possibility and exception
• introduction to comparative nouns
• revisiting the comparatives and superlatives.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion from City St George’s, University of London, along with a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile.

To qualify, you must attend at least70% of classes.

Teaching

Classes are highly interactive and include:

• Small group work and role-play
• Listening to audio materials (e.g. radio clips)
• Reading articles and texts
• Watching video content
• Digital learning tools to support your progress

You’ll also explore Arabic culture, current affairs and traditions alongside language learning.

It is the right level if you:

• have completed our full Arabic beginners syllabus, or equivalent course elsewhere
• can communicate at low CEFR A1 level, according to the Common European Framework Reference of languages
• have at least 60 hours of prior formal study

You should already know how to:

• request and decline things politely
• express contrast and reasons
• report what other people say
• describe daily activities
• use the verb Kana

Please do reach out to our team if you’re not sure which level is right for you.

Additional requirements

To enrol onto the Elementary Arabic course, you must:

• be age 18 or over
• have basic IT skills and a reliable internet connection to access lessons and course materials.

English requirements

You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.