Arabic 2 lower: module 2

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

Suitable if you have completed Arabic 2 lower: module 1 or studied Arabic for at least 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: 12 Jan 2027
    End Date: 16 Mar 2027
    Tue (Daytime): 14:30 - 16:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: LA227
    Tutors:  Alaa Sonjoq
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  • Start Date: 14 Jan 2027
    End Date: 18 Mar 2027
    Thu (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: LA221
    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: Times and days of the week, daily routine, describe your day, transport, renting a car, compare your life in the past and present and describe people and things
Grammar: Word order, singular and plural verbs, verbs in the present, negating the verb, asking questions, comparative and superlative, attached pronoun with (lakn) and weak verbs.

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

  • Tell the time and the days of the week
  • Talk about your daily routine
  • Describe your day and life in the past and present tense.
  • Compare things, people and transport.
  • Converse about culture e.g. common greetings, Arabic proverbs and Arabic city (Cairo)
  • Use past and present verb and negate the verb
  • Write simple texts, e.g. advertisements, description of events/places/people
  • Ask questions in a formal/informal way
  • Develop strategies for coping with unfamiliar language or unexpected responses, such as asking for repetition or clarification

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

Students should have completed Arabic 2 lower: module 1 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?

Tutor will advise you if you are using a book.

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

Arabic 2 lower: module 3.

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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.