Arabic Courses for Beginners (Modern Standard Arabic) designed for English-speaking people

🕌 Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for Beginners (Level A1)

This comprehensive course is designed for English speakers with absolutely no prior knowledge of Arabic. The focus is on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA - Al-Fusha), which is the official written and formal language used across all 22 Arab countries, providing the essential foundation for both dialect study and academic pursuits.

Core Learning Outcomes 🎯

Upon completing this A1-level course, students will have the ability to:

1. Read and Write: Master the Arabic alphabet (Al-Hurūf), including its unique script and the four letter forms, and be able to write simple words and sentences from right to left.

2. Basic Communication: Engage in simple, transactional conversations; introduce themselves and others; and ask and answer questions about immediate needs and personal details.

3. Grasp Grammar: Understand the concept of the trilateral root system and apply foundational grammar, such as gender agreement and constructing basic nominal and verbal sentences.

Detailed Course Modules 📚

The curriculum is structured to smoothly transition English speakers into the Arabic language system, focusing on overcoming initial phonetic and script challenges.

1. The Script and Sounds (Phonetics)

• The Alphabet: Systematic learning of the 28 letters, focusing on the correct right-to-left direction and penmanship.

• Vowels and Markers: Understanding and using the short and long vowels (Harakāt and Madād).

• Unique Arabic Sounds: Dedicated drills for the challenging guttural and emphatic sounds that are absent in English (e.g., ‘Ayn, Ḥā’, Qāf).

2. Fundamental Grammar (Nahw)

• Gender: Introduction to the masculine and feminine system for nouns and adjectives, and rules for agreement.

• The Verb Root System: An introduction to the core three-letter root system that governs most Arabic vocabulary.

• Tenses: Conjugation of the most frequent verbs in the Present Tense.

• Sentence Building: Constructing simple Nominal Sentences (sentences without the verb 'to be').

3. Practical Vocabulary and Dialogues

• Social Etiquette: Essential greetings, introductions, and cultural politeness formulas (Marḥaban, Shukran, ‘Afwan).

• Personal Identity: Talking about family, nationality, profession, and residence.

• Numbers and Time: Counting and expressing basic time and date information.

• Daily Interactions: Vocabulary for shopping, transportation, and ordering food.

Why Learn Arabic with This Course? 💡

• Focus on Logic: The course breaks down the complex root-and-pattern system into easy-to-digest logical units.

• Bilingual Instruction: Clear explanations of grammar and culture are provided in English to ensure a deep understanding of concepts before practice.

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If you order this course, I will contact you shortly to arrange a suitable schedule based on your availability. The price indicated includes a package of 5 sessions. You can contact me at any time via WhatsApp [+212 6 10 01 91 65] or by email [mohamedchami642@gmail.com].