Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture

Effortless Arabic

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Course description

In this course, you’ll be introduced to the Arabic Alphabet, phonetics, tones, and writing to help build your confidence in reading and writing Arabic.

Using videos and many practice exercises to enhance your learning, this interactive course will teach you the main rules of spelling and how to correct errors in pronunciation.

You will cover Arabic cursive writing rules, useful phrases such as classroom sentences, to help you become more comfortable in Arabic classes and to start speaking Arabic correctly.

You’ll learn the key elements of Arabic reading and writing, including short and long vowels, letter positions, and the standard Arabic and colloquial Arabic differences to help you speak the language more effectively.
As well as this, you’ll learn how to tackle the difficult Arabic pronunciations by understanding how to differentiate similar sounds.

You’ll also improve your Arabic written skills by learning the core rules of connecting letters.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to demonstrate impressive pronunciation of all words in Arabic, as well as writing regular cursive font skillfully, and feel confident in applying words and sentences to Arabic class.
The course consists of three sections. Each section contains video lessons, many exercises, and practice resources to check understanding.
Although you have all what you need to master Arabic reading and writing, you still have constant communication with the instructor to make sure that you are on the right track.

Course topics

Listening, Pronunciation, Reading and Writing

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Sunday
Classes per week
3 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday and Saturday - Sunday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Giza to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 68 years old
Average 27 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Giza based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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