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Arabic Course Descriptions for Adults
Arabic Course Descriptions for Adults
| Arabic Language Program | CEFR | ACTFL | Objectives |
| Beginner 1 (A0.1), 40 hours | NO or very limited exposure to Arabic |
Novice Low | Acquire basic skills and intercultural understanding in the target language. Able to learn in an environment where the language studied is spoken. |
| Beginner 2, 40 hours | A1 | Novice Mid | Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases. Introduce oneself and ask/answer simple questions about personal details. Engage in basic interactions when the other person speaks slowly and clearly. |
| Beginner 3, 40 hours | Novice High | ||
| Beginner 4, 40 hours Pre-Intermediate, 40 hours |
A2 | Intermediate low | Understand commonly used expressions in areas of immediate relevance (e.g., shopping, local geography). Communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring direct exchange of information. Describe aspects of personal background and daily activities in simple terms. |
| Intermediates 1 (B1.1), 40 hours Intermediates 2 (B1.2), 40 hours |
B1 | Intermediate Mid | Understand the main points of clear, standard language on familiar topics like work, school, and leisure. Deal with most situations that might arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Produce simple connected text on topics of personal interest or familiar subjects. Describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions with simple explanations. |
| Upper-Intermediate 1 (B2), 40 hours | B2 | Intermediate High | Understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics. Interact with native speakers with fluency and spontaneity without strain. Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and present viewpoints with pros and cons. Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. |
This course introduces Bank Al Rayan participants to the basics of the Qatari dialect for everyday communication. It focuses on practical vocabulary, greetings, and essential expressions in real-life situations. Learners will develop listening, speaking, and interaction skills through role play, games, and authentic activities. The course also familiarizes learners with Arabic letters and key customer-related terms in banking contexts.
Prerequisites:
No prior knowledge of the language is expected.
This foundational level course introduces non-native speakers to Arabic script, basic pronunciation, and core communication skills across reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Emphasizing practical language use, instruction is based on real-life communicative contexts, with a special focus on cultural and linguistic settings in the Arab world, particularly Qatar.
Texbook: Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds (Third Edition).
This course builds on foundational skills covered in the first level and aims to bring students to a Novice Mid to Novice High proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part One, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 1 to 4.
This course emphasizes practical communication across the present, past, and future tenses, introducing key verbal patterns and nominal structures. Students will explore topics such as describing people, places, weather, academic life, and hobbies.
Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part One, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 5 to 8.
This course is builds upon skills from Beginner 3. The course emphasizes complex sentence structures, describing sequences, giving reasons, and making comparisons to enhance communication in Arabic.
Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part One, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 9 to 13.
This course is designed for intermediate non-native speakers of Arabic. Building on prior learning, it strengthens vocabulary, reading fluency, and grammatical accuracy while promoting discussions on cultural, social, and personal topics.
Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part Tow, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 1 to 3.
This course is designed to develop learners’ skills in descriptive, narrative, and cultural discourse, with emphasis on topics such as celebrations, social relationships, and migration. The course further refines writing, listening, and reading abilities while deepening cultural understanding.
Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part Tow, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 4 to 6.