Arabic course London part-time: City Lit

Arabic 1 early-bird: module 2

Wake up to the sound of Arabic. Join this lively early-bird course to improve your beginner's Arabic by listening and speaking. Suitable if you enjoyed the course last term (LAE11) or have an equivalent level. Wake up to the sound of Arabic. Join this lively early-bird course to improve your beginner's Arabic by listening and speaking. Suitable if you enjoyed the course last term (LAE11) or have an equivalent level.

If you're unsure of the level of course you should study, click here to view a language self-assessment chart

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Key course information

Dates
14/01/10 - 18/03/10

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
08:30 - 09:45

Fees
Full fee: £101^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LAE12

Availability
Available
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to give students a basic knowledge of Arabic, enabling them to understand how the language works and to start communication in Arabic in various situations.

What topics will we cover?

Chapters 6-10 of Mastering Arabic
Themes: describing people, things and places, asking questions, countries and people, nationalities, numbers, reading and writing basic Arabic phrases.
Grammar: plurals, adjectives,.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

converse in Arabic using simple structures
describe people, things, places
talk about countries, people and nationalities
use numbers
express 'how much' and 'how many'
use cultural expressions in a variety of contexts
write simple sentences using the Arabic script.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Students should have completed Arabic early bird module 1, or have an equivalent knowledge of the language. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Communicative method using audio-tapes, question and answer, pair and group work (role play)
Please note students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Textbook: Mastering Arabic (Palgrave).
Tutor's handouts.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; study support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 189 of the 09-10 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Arabic 1: Module 3.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Wednesday 12.30–13.30

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