Arabic Level 1

If you want to learn Arabic in Sydney, then this course is for you.

Learn the language of the ancient and rich cultures of the Arabic world.

Expand your horizons, enrich your life, understand some of the cultures around you.

  • Discover how the language works
  • Learn the foundations of the language – solid foundations make it easier to build later
  • No prior knowledge of the language is assumed

This level will offer you a basic language framework to operate within. After completion of Level 1 you are ready to study in Level 2.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that most of the following topics will be covered, however not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

  • Alphabet/characters – identification and pronunciation (vowels, consonants, tones in words and structures)
  • Greetings (meeting people) – introducing and describing yourself and others
  • Asking and responding – your and someone’s name, country of origin, your well being (for example: ‘How are you?’; ‘Where are you from?’; ‘What’s your name?’)
  • Using basic communicative expressions in formal and familiar forms
  • Small talk – idioms
  • Time – time of the day, days of the week, months. Birthdays.
  • Numbers – telephone number, address, money, age.
  • Commuting – basic directions (for example: ‘Where is the train station/hotel?’)
  • Cultural perspective – geography, demography and social customs
  • Practice – some language learning/study strategies

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course the students will:

  • Be able to identify the alphabet/characters and basic sounds/tones
  • Be able to pronounce competently some vocabulary, expressions, intonations, pronunciations
  • Be able to communicate using basic sentences, interrogatives and requests
  • Have some basic grammatical concepts – nouns, adjectives and verbs, sentence structure
  • Have some reading and writing skills
  • Be able to appreciate the language culture
  • Have confidence in using basic forms of the language

Other Information

Text: Modern Arabic: TBA by your tutor in session 1

All books can be obtained from Abbeys Bookstore in York St in the City, where Sydney Community College students can get 10% discount.

GEOS College is located on Level 5, 56–58 York Street
Sydney (between Market St & King St).

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you maybe be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

Show class calendar (16 sessions)

Price
$355.00 (GST exempt)
Starts
Wednesday 11 Feb 2009
Finishes
Wednesday 24 Jun 2009
Time
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Tutor
Yassmine Boutros
Map & Address
GEOS College, York St
Class Code
LGAR1-7
When Time Where
Wed 11 Feb 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 18 Feb 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 25 Feb 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 04 Mar 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 11 Mar 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 18 Mar 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 25 Mar 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 01 Apr 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 06 May 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 13 May 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 20 May 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 27 May 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 03 Jun 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 10 Jun 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 17 Jun 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St
Wed 24 Jun 2009 06:30PM - 08:30PM 6(a) - GEOS College, York St