Arabic 3 lower: module 3

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

This course is for intermediate students of Arabic with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You should have completed Arabic 3 lower: module 2 or equivalent.

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  • Start Date: 22 Apr 2026
    End Date: 01 Jul 2026
    Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LA331
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00

What is the course about?

This intermediate course builds on your basic knowledge of Arabic and deepens your understanding of the language and culture. It emphasises improving your speaking and listening skills through practical conversation practice. You will expand your vocabulary and expressions, and continue to develop your reading and writing skills with more Arabic script. Cultural topics related to Arabic-speaking countries will also be explored in greater detail.

What will we cover?

Topics: Health and happiness, body parts, talking about illnesses, at the pharmacy, asking and giving advice, art and cinema, Arabic in Sudan and the writer Emile Habibi.

Grammar: Structures to give advice, past verbs, plurals, use of some modal verbs such as had / might (qad) with  past and present verbs, comparisons between past and future.

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

  • Talk about your health and well being
  • Discuss Arabic art and cinema 
  • Learn about the Arabic spoken in Sudan
  • Read and write longer texts and descriptions
  • Improve your speaking through using   grammar structures correctly
  • 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 3 lower: module 2, or studied Arabic for approximately 3 years recently or have developed an equivalent competence in the language. 

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?

Please ask your tutor for advice about the book.

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

Arabic 3 upper: module 3

Taïssir K Mahmoud
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.