Arabic 2 lower: module 1

Learn Arabic either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.

Suitable if you have studied Arabic for one year or have an equivalent level. The course aims to equip you with the skills to converse in everyday situations using Arabic and to communicate in writing in a variety of situations.

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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

  • Start Date: 22 Sep 2026
    End Date: 01 Dec 2026
    Tue (Daytime): 14:30 - 16:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LA217
    Tutors:  Alaa Sonjoq
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  • Start Date: 23 Sep 2026
    End Date: 02 Dec 2026
    Wed (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LA211
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00

What is the course about?

The course aims to equip you with the skills to converse in everyday situations using Arabic and to communicate in writing in a variety of situations. Modern Standard Arabic and the spoken form close to it are used in the class. Reference will be made to the major colloquial varieties, when relevant.

What will we cover?

Topics: Ordering food, talking about the past, numbers, the weather and describing trips.

Grammar: Verbs in the past, plurals, numbers and nouns, joining sentences, adjectives, expressing quantities (how many/how much).

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • Order in a restaurant.
  • Talk about the past.
  • Be able to connect sentences together.
  • Ask questions in an informal and formal way.
  • Use numbers up 100.
  • Describe the weather.
  • Write emails and postcards.
  • Talk in the past and present tense.

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

Students should have completed Arabic beginners or have studied Arabic for about a year. Students should have covered the tenses and be familiar with the conjugation of verbs.

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

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

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

Based on the tutor’s own material. Your tutor might recommend a reference book for your own self-study.

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

Arabic 2 lower: module 2.

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.