Courses
Our Arabic programme offers a complete pathway from absolute beginner to advanced proficiency. Each module blends grammar, structure, communication skills, and cultural themes to help students develop balanced fluency.
Private and tailored courses are available year‑round.
Each module includes 10 sessions of 1.5 hours each.
A minimum of 4 students is required for group classes.
Courses run in Autumn, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Arabic Beginners
An introduction to the Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, and simple conversation for everyday situations. Students learn to read basic texts, write simple sentences, and communicate confidently in common topics.
Grammar & Structure: Arabic alphabet, short and long vowels, basic sentence patterns, pronouns, gender, and simple verbs.
Topics:
Greetings and introductions
Family and personal information
Numbers, nationalities, and countries
Grammar & Structure: Present tense verbs, negation, simple questions, adjectives, and prepositions of place.
Topics:
Home and daily routines
Food, drink, and shopping
Describing objects and people
Grammar & Structure: Dual and plural forms, demonstratives, time expressions, and verb‑noun agreement.
Topics:
Directions and transportation
Hobbies and leisure
Weather and seasons
Arabic Elementary
Builds on foundational knowledge and expands vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension to discuss familiar topics with greater accuracy.
Grammar & Structure: Definite/indefinite nouns, word order, prepositions of time, and present tense review.
Topics:
At the market
At the doctor’s
Daily schedules and appointments
Grammar & Structure: Introduction to the past and future tenses, object pronouns, and conjunctions.
Topics:
Holidays and travel
Weekend activities
School and work life
Grammar & Structure: Comparatives, superlatives, quantifiers, and complex adjectives.
Topics:
Describing cities and places
People and professions
Short narratives and simple stories
Arabic Intermediate
Designed for learners able to handle simple conversations and short texts, this level builds fluency and writing coherence through richer language and more complex structures.
Grammar & Structure: Verb patterns (forms I–III), past‑tense review, and sequencing expressions.
Topics:
Travel experiences
Memorable events
Describing past achievements
Grammar & Structure: Modal verbs, future tense, and sentence connectors.
Topics:
Expressing opinions and preferences
Emotions and relationships
Personal goals and ambitions
Grammar & Structure: Conditional sentences, relative clauses, and complex noun phrases.
Topics:
Media and technology
Customs and celebrations
Everyday social issues
Arabic Upper Intermediate
For learners able to understand extended texts and engage in spontaneous conversation. This level develops precision, vocabulary range, and stylistic command.
Grammar & Structure: Verb patterns IV–VII, comparative clauses, and cohesive devices.
Topics:
Storytelling and biography
Debates and discussions
Cultural identity
Grammar & Structure: Passive voice, causative forms, and participles.
Topics:
Politics and environment
Economy and work
Health and education
Grammar & Structure: Reported speech, indirect question forms, connectors of contrast and cause.
Topics:
News analysis
Advertising and communication
Cinema and art
Arabic Advanced
This stage aims at mastery of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and exposure to literary and journalistic registers. Students refine their analytical, reading, and writing skills.
Grammar & Structure: Verb patterns VIII–X, conditional and subjunctive moods, cohesive writing.
Topics:
Literature and society
Science and innovation
The Arab world today
Grammar & Structure: Advanced connectors, passive constructions, and stylistic variation.
Topics:
Academic research language
Translation strategies
Speech writing and rhetoric
Grammar & Structure: Complex syntax, figurative language, and stylistic analysis.
Topics:
Arab poetry and prose
Classical vs modern Arabic
Comparative cultural study
Arabic Proficiency
For fluent or near‑fluent users of Arabic, focusing on perfection of register, accuracy, and cultural depth for professional or postgraduate use.
Grammar & Structure: Idiomatic usage, stylistic nuance, and register variation.
Topics:
Media discourse analysis
Political and academic commentary
Public speaking in Arabic
Grammar & Structure: Advanced syntax and lexical cohesion.
Topics:
English ↔ Arabic translation
Creative and journalistic writing
Essay and report writing
Grammar & Structure: Functional academic Arabic and terminology.
Topics:
Preparing and delivering presentations
Drafting research abstracts
Debating and discussion practice
Arabic Conversations
Informal language‑practice clubs complement the main courses and focus on fluency, pronunciation, and spontaneous speaking. Each course takes inspiration from a noted Arabic author to align with participants’ levels.
Reading and discussion of short, simplified autobiographical texts. Vocabulary focuses on personal stories, family, and education.
Focus on storytelling through excerpts from Season of Migration to the North and related themes of identity, culture, and change.
Poetry reading and discussion exploring themes of homeland, exile, and expression. Emphasis on advanced vocabulary, metaphor, and oral commentary.
Arabic GCSE
Full preparation for the GCSE Arabic exam, aligned with curriculum standards. Covers grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, oral communication, and exam strategies through structured practice and mock tests.
Arabic A-Level
Advanced preparation focused on essay‑writing, analytical reading, translation, and oral fluency across cultural topics drawn from A‑Level specifications and authentic Arabic materials.
Tailored
Customised one‑to‑one or group courses designed to suit individual goals such as business Arabic, academic reading, travel communication, or heritage language improvement. Lesson content and pace are fully flexible.