Entry criteria

This 10-week course is aimed at those with little or no previous knowledge of the language. It is also suited to those who may have a GCSE grade 3 (D) or below in the language.

Emphasis is set on:

• achieving a basic level of communication in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
• developing confidence and a degree of accuracy when using the language in a limited range of everyday situations encountered when interacting with sympathetic native speakers
• stimulating interest in countries where the language is spoken

What will you do in the weekly sessions?

Students will practise listening, speaking, reading and writing in the sessions. You will take part actively in group, pair work, and role plays.

Tutors will cover the following content, which will be tailored to each group’s needs.

Independent learning

You will progress further by reinforcing the topics covered in the group with private study.

Materials will be provided by your tutor and these will be available on the Blackboard organization.

Entry criteria

This 10-week course is aimed at those who have completed Arabic Beginners 1 (equivalent of 20 hours of tuition) or equivalent.

Emphasis is set on:

• reinforcing and extending content from Arabic Beginners 1
• achieving a practical level of communication in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
• developing greater confidence and accuracy when using the language in a limited range of situations
• stimulating interest in countries where the language is spoken and deepening understanding of the language

What will you do in the weekly sessions?

Students will practise listening, speaking, reading and writing in the sessions. They will be expected to take part actively in group and pair work and role plays.

Independent learning

You will progress further by reinforcing the topics covered in the group with private study.

Materials will be provided by your tutor and these will be available on the Blackboard organization.