This course is for those with very little or no knowledge of the language, or those who have a GCSE grade 3 (D) or below in the language.
Duration
10 weeks
Evening
Thursday
Dates
Thursday 17 October – Thursday 19 December 2024
Time
6 – 8pm
Mode of delivery
Face to face
Room
To be confirmed
Price
EHU student: free (sign up required, fee of £100 will be covered by the Student Opportunity Fund (SOF) EHU staff: free (sign up required) Member of the public: £190
Prices for the 10 week course in 2024/25.
Full course information
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.
Week
Content
1
Greetings Arabic alphabet Words of Arabic origin
2
Talk about yourself Pronunciation guide
3
Say where you are from Nationalities Useful small talk phrases
4
Numbers Say where you live
5
Introduce friends and family Talk about other people in the third person Say what job you do
6
Order at a restaurant/café Ask and pay for the bill Names of foods and drinks
7
Name places in town Ask/understand opening times Days of the week Masculine and feminine
8
Prepositions of place Understand basic signs
9
Ask and give directions
10
Name Arab foods Express appreciation
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.
Arabic Beginners 2 (January – April 2025)
This course is for those who have completed Arabic Beginners 1 (equivalent of 20 hours of tuition) or equivalent.
Duration
10 weeks
Evening
Thursday
Dates
Thursday 30 January – Thursday 3 April 2025
Time
6 – 8pm
Mode of delivery
Face to face
Room
To be confirmed
Price
EHU student: free (sign up required, fee of £100 will be covered by the Student Opportunity Fund (SOF) EHU staff: free (sign up required) Member of the public: £190
Prices for the 10 week course in 2024/25.
Full course information
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.
