This course is designed to Speak the Native Saudi Arabian Dialect. IT IS ALSO CALLED THE MODERN STANDER ARABIC (MSA) We follow Madinah Arabic Book 1 and Al arabiatu bayna yadaeek for Level 1 course. It covers Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening. Course duration: 3 Months. Course hours: 42 hours. Classes are held on weekdays / weekends in batches.
--------------Course Outline------------ Topics & Vocabulary: • Basic greetings and introductions • Countries and saying where you are from • Describing things • Ordering drinks and snacks • Describing where things are • Describing characteristics and places • Asking for directions and transportation • Talking about yourself and your family • Counting numbers from one to ten • Talking about Jobs and occupations • The family • Jobs • Describing things and adjectives • Positions • Describing places • Counting; express how much and how many • Shopping and using different Arabic currencies. • English words in Arabic • In the market • What is it made of?
Grammar I: • Plurals • Using adjectives • Feminine and masculine usage • Possessive attached pronouns • Nouns in definite and indefinite form • Simple questions What’s this? Whose is it? Where is …
Grammar II: • Attached pronouns (possessive endings) • Asking questions with yes or no answer • Plural and dual • Word order and sentence structure • Using adjectives • Plural and singular rule with numbers • Sentence Negation
Cultural Content: • Introduction to Arabic culture in relation to: • People at home and in public places • Everyday polite language, everyday religious expressions • Arabic as an international language and dialect • Food and culture • Arabic Hospitality