Arabic 2 upper: module 1

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

Suitable if you have studied Arabic for two years or have an equivalent level and would like to keep improving your knowledge of MSA.

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  • Start Date: 24 Sep 2026
    End Date: 03 Dec 2026
    Thu (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LA218
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00

What is the course about?

To develop your competence in speaking and understanding spoken and written Arabic at an intermediate level. The course also aims at improving fluency and accuracy in communication.

What will we cover?

Topics: Nationality, family, childhood, house and home, descriptions, work and routines, daily routine, CV, job opportunities.
Grammar: present tense, future, plural, adjectives.

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

  • Communicate orally and in writing with more fluency and confidence
  • Demonstrate improved listening and reading skills and develop a feeling for register of speech (formal/colloquial/regional).
  • Discuss aspects of Arabic culture.

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

Students should have a good command of the language.This stage is for students who have completed Arabic 2 lower or studied Arabic for approximately 2 years.
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities. It is also essential that you have some knowledge of grammar terminology at intermediate level.

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 upper: module 2. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.

Nora Allali-Carling
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.

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.