Why study Spanish?

A rich cultural heritage, history, traditions, wonderful gastronomy, football passion, fashion industry, beautiful sceneries and a warm welcome: learning Spanish will open all of these possibilities up to you. If this is not enough, here are five more reasons why you should learn Spanish:

1. Spanish is second only to English as an international language, with more than 500 million speakers across the world.
2. Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in four continents. In addition, 20 million people decide to take up Spanish every year and its demand has doubled in the past few years.
3. Speaking Spanish will enable you to immerse yourself in the rich cultural offering available across 20 Spanish-speaking countries.
4. It is easy to learn and speakand opens doors to learning other Romance languages.
5. Spanish is the second highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites and is the third most popular destination in the world. You may want to discover the deep roots and ties between the Spanish and Arabic culture by joining the Route of the Al-Andalus Heritage, in the region of Andalusia, inviting tourists to discover Andalusia through the Muslim presence in the region between the 8th and 15th centuries. 

Why study Spanish at the TII?

1. Qatar Foundation-HBKU.The Spanish language Program of the TII is part of the CHSS of HBKU, in Qatar Foundation and is the best place to study Spanish in Qatar. Established in 2014, the language program offers up to 10 levels of Spanish language and keeps educating generations of Qatari people and expat residents in Qatar. 
2. Diversity of courses and schedules.We offer day, evening and Saturday classes in our comfortable facilities in the heart of Education City. We offer affordable Spanish language classes, short mid-term courses, children courses, as well as cultural enrichment courses. You can learn more about our Fall term schedule here (direct them to the Fall term schedule)
3. Qualified Spanish teachers. Our experienced teachers are highly qualified, native Spanish speakers from Spain and Latin America. You can learn more about them here (direct them to the TII teachers page)
4. Communicative approach.At our Spanish language program, we are keenly aware of the fact that our students are primarily interested in verbal communication and although we teach all four skills, our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills. We want to fast-track you to your goal. Students will be exposed to Spanish language since day one, immersed in a friendly environment.
5. Certificates. The TII offers Spanish language in-house certificates of attainment based on guidelines set out by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Created by the Council of Europe, this framework has set the bar for language capability assessments throughout Europe and, indeed, much of the rest of the world too.

1. Cultural activities. Because of our commitment to the promotion of the Spanish language, at the TII you will have access to a wide range of Spanish cultural activities happening in Qatar, such concerts, film screenings, cultural quizzes and many more.The TII offers not only Spanish classes but also expands on Hispanic cultures all over the globe, partnering with the Spanish speaking Embassies in Qatar.
2. Library. Students have full borrowing privileges at the TII Library, where you can access to a wide range of Spanish language books.

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About Arabic:

Arabic is a prestigious language with a long rich history! It has been the medium of many outstanding contributions to the development of science and culture, from the literary treasures of the pre-Islamic poets through to the pioneering research of the Muslim philosophers and mathematicians during the golden age of the Muslim civilization, to the novels of Naguib Mahfouz, the Nobel laureate. Put it simply, the modern world wouldn’t be what it is today without the footprint of the Arab culture.

Nowadays, Arabic is one of the world's great languages spoken by more than 400 million people distributed across the Arab World, from Qatar and the UAE in the east to Morocco in the west and from Syria and Iraq in the north to the Sudan and Somalia in the south. Not only is Arabic distributed across the Arab world, but it is spoken in parts of Iran, Turkey, Chad, Mali and Eritrea as well! It is the first official language in all Arab countries as well as being something of a lingua franca of Muslims worldwide. Being one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, it is not surprising that Arabic is one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations. Arabic has a graceful script, a magnificent style and a rich vocabulary that give it a unique character and flavor among the world languages!

Your Valid Reasons to Learn Arabic!

Learning Arabic will definitely open up new doors and limitless opportunities for you! A rich language, spoken as the first formal language throughout the Arab world, and used by more than 400 million people in total, is rewarding to learn! A knowledge of Arabic is a gateway to gaining a real understanding of the peoples, Arab societies and of what is going around you. It is a means of entry to a range of employment opportunities in the region. A demand to learn Arabic will still grow as long as its economic, social, political importance increases. Moving away from misleading stereotypes and gaining a full real understanding of the Arab world is not going to happen before you get to know the Arabic language!

Moreover, you also live and work in Doha and there are so many Middle Eastern countries around you to visit! It always helps if you can approach the locals in their language and understand their culture better.

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