Arabic Lower Intermediate (part 2)

In part 2 we will teach how to make appointments and schedules, as well as describe local facilities and their locations. We’ll also introduce you to the secrets of the language – looking at forms of the verb, patterns and root systems. To develop your reading and writing skills you will learn how to read newspapers and write postcards and letters.

You’ll be part of a small group of committed learners, forming a supportive network.

This is the second of three lower intermediate modules, working towards CEFR A1/2 level of understanding.

Who is it for?

You should be experienced at learning Arabic at CEFR A1 level or have studied Arabic formally for at least 80 hours, either with City St George's or another provider. Start here if you have completed part 1 of the lower intermediate syllabus or you have a rusty GCSE. Find more information in the eligibility section.

Timetable

Our January 2025 course will take place one evening a week at 18:30 for 8 weeks. This is a shorter timeframe to accommodate religious observances, such as Ramadan.

Benefits

• The January start means you can fulfil that New Year’s resolution to develop your language skills
• Learn to apply your knowledge to everyday conversation
• Receive lesson material in advance giving you more time to practice
• Evening classes designed to fit around daytime commitments.

By the end of this course you will be able to

• make appointments and schedules, and describe festivities
• read newspapers
• describe floor plans, house fixtures, and furniture
• describe shops, local facilities and their locations
• write postcards, formal and informal letters
• use correct terms of address in written communication.

Grammatical structures

• 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
• using relative nouns.

You will be awarded an official City St George's, University of London certificate on completion of the course. You must attend over 70 per cent of the classes to be eligible for the certificate.

Although there isn’t a formal assessment, your tutor will monitor and consider your progress throughout the course. Homework consists of reading comprehension or additional grammar exercises.

Teaching

We focus on strengthening your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Our tutors use a variety of methods which are designed to be engaging and effective. These include a mixture of role play, groupwork and discussion.

Audio clips, videos and newspapers are all used as teaching materials. This helps give students a deeper insight into the Arabic culture and current affairs, bringing a wider context to developing language skills.

The book used on this course is Ahlan wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners.

It is the right level if you:

• can communicate at CEFR A1 level
• have completed part 1 our Arabic Lower Intermediate course, or equivalent
• At least 80 hours of prior formal study
• You have a rusty GCSE.

You should already know:

• how to describe the weather and the four seasons
• how to talk about daily routines and activities
• how to discuss events in the past, present, and future
• verb positions in Arabic sentences
• basic function of verbs known as Sisters of Kana.

If you think you need to start with a different course, look at what else we offer.

English requirements

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