Khalifa University
Arabic for Beginners Specialization
Khalifa University

Arabic for Beginners Specialization

Learn Modern Arabic Language for Beginners. Experience the Arabic culture and master beginner-intermediate level Arabic language for day-to-day communications.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.6

(45 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months
at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Recognize and identify the Arabic Alphabet and numbers.

  • Practice elementary Arabic through listening, reading and writing tasks, and assessments.

  • Focus on enriching your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

Course 16 hours4.5 (40 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Recognize and identify the Arabic Alphabet and numbers.

  • Distinguish between the feminine and masculine language specifics.

  • Practice elementary Arabic through listening, reading and writing tasks, and assessments.

  • Listen to audiovisual artifacts and make sense of and reflections about different personal, work, and life situations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Common Arabic expressions
Category: Phonology and script of Modern Standard Arabic
Category: Introduction of elementary grammatical features
Category: Common Arabic greetings
Category: Simple Arabic phrases

Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

Course 29 hours4.9 (11 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Focus on enriching your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

  • Describe the world around you, from 'Senses and Body Parts' to 'Time and Location.'

  • Master the language of 'Daily Routines and Functions.'

Skills you'll gain

Category: Introduction to Arabic culture
Category: Preferences in Arabic
Category: Essential Arabic vocabulary
Category: Basic structure and formulation of sentences in Arabic
Category: Everyday Arabic phrases

Arabic for Beginners: Arabic in the Workplace

Course 38 hours4.8 (12 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Explore 'Education Vocabulary' for academic discussions.

  • Navigate 'Work and Money' for professional interactions.

  • Delve into 'Body Parts, Body Language, and Sports terminology' for expressive communication.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Arabic vocabulary for body parts and exercise
Category: Arabic in diverse workplace
Category: Arabic in education
Category: Arabic in technology

Instructor

Dr. Sami Bachir Mejri
Khalifa University
3 Courses5,433 learners

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