Arabic reading group

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Do you enjoy reading Arabic? Do you want to start reading in Arabic and deepen your knowledge of Arab culture? Come and join us to discuss a range of Arabic short stories. You will need to be able to read the alphabet, words and phrases to be able to join this course. Suitable if you have completed at least 1.5 years of Arabic.

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  • Start Date: 28 Apr 2026
    End Date: 23 Jun 2026
    Tue (Daytime): 13:00 - 14:00
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 8 sessions (over 9 weeks)
    Course Code: LA230
    Tutors:  Alaa Sonjoq
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00

What is the course about?

If you want to start reading in Arabic to improve your understanding, learn more vocabulary and build up confidence in pronunciation, then come and join us to practice reading. You will read and discuss a range of simple Arabic short stories familiar in Arabic culture.

What will we cover?

A range of works of literature in Arabic. During each session we will discuss various aspects of the story in question: themes, plot, characters, style, originality etc. We will also discuss the structure of the sentences, vowels and case ending to improve pronunciation.

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

  • Understand the main ideas of the story
  • Identifying the key words, characters and events within a story
  • Expand your vocabulary and knowledge of common phrases
  • Improve your understanding and reading skills
  • Improve your pronunciation and fluency when you read
  • Be able to tell the story by using your own words and the illustration of the story
  • Understand the order of the grammar structure in the sentence, verbs, adjectives, adverb and case endings
  • Express your opinion and participate in group discussions

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

You should have studied the alphabet before and be able to read individual words and phrases. If you have studied for about 1.5 years, you can join this course. Also, you should have:

  • an enthusiasm for reading short Arabic texts, for discussing in Arabic in large and small groups, where you will be expected to take an interest in the responses of the other students about the work discussed
  • the willingness and ability to do some reading and preparation outside the class
  • a commitment to acquiring and developing ways of understanding the structure of 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?

A notebook for taking notes and making your own list of vocabulary.

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

Arabic reading group course, please ask your tutor for details.

Alaa Sonjoq
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.