Arabic Language Courses

Elementary Arabic

The beginning level is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. During the first week, elementary-level students sign a modified pledge allowing them to interact with their instructor in English/Hindi while in class. 

From the first day of classes, students are exposed to authentic reading and listening materials. They engage in functional activities, often in small groups, necessary to their survival in the Arab setting.

2. Intermediate Arabic

This level of study is designed for students who have had some exposure to Arabic through an academic institution, through living for a period of time in an Arab country, or through private tutoring in the language. Students in this level are exposed to authentic reading and listening materials that are of more depth and length than those used in Level 1.

3. Advanced Arabic

This level bles students at the intermediate proficiency level to further strengthen the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Modern Standard Arabic, and to understand key aspects of the Arab world and the Arab culture.

The main objective of this course is to move students in a short period of time across the threshold of the high intermediate level of proficiency and provide opportunities and learning strategies toward the advanced level of proficiency.