This course introduces learners to the basics of the Gulf (Qatari) dialect used in everyday communication. It focuses on practical vocabulary, common greetings, and essential expressions for real-life situations. Participants will build their listening, speaking, and interaction skills through role-play, games, and real-life activities. The course also introduces the Arabic alphabet and basic communication phrases commonly used in daily life.

Prerequisites:

No prior knowledge of the language is expected.

This foundational level course introduces non-native speakers to Arabic script, basic pronunciation, and core communication skills across reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Emphasizing practical language use, instruction is based on real-life communicative contexts, with a special focus on cultural and linguistic settings in the Arab world, particularly Qatar.

Texbook: Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds (Third Edition).

This course builds on foundational skills covered in the first level and aims to bring students to a Novice Mid to Novice High proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part One, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 1 to 4.

This course emphasizes practical communication across the present, past, and future tenses, introducing key verbal patterns and nominal structures. Students will explore topics such as describing people, places, weather, academic life, and hobbies.

Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part One, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 5 to 8.

This course is builds upon skills from Beginner 3. The course emphasizes complex sentence structures, describing sequences, giving reasons, and making comparisons to enhance communication in Arabic.

Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part One, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 9 to 13.

This course is designed for intermediate non-native speakers of Arabic. Building on prior learning, it strengthens vocabulary, reading fluency, and grammatical accuracy while promoting discussions on cultural, social, and personal topics. 

Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part Tow, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 1 to 3.

This course is designed to develop learners’ skills in descriptive, narrative, and cultural discourse, with emphasis on topics such as celebrations, social relationships, and migration. The course further refines writing, listening, and reading abilities while deepening cultural understanding.

Texbook: Al-Kitaab fii Taʿallum al-ʿArabiyya – Part Tow, 3rd Edition, covering Lessons 4 to 6.

Course Description
Building on the foundations established in Beginner 1 and 2—where students learned to introduce themselves and others, describe people and objects with simple sentence structures, and navigate daily and academic vocabulary—this 20-hour intensive course equips students to advance their skills.

• Students will review and expand their use of question forms, descriptive language, and ordering food or transportation.
• Students will practice discussing habits, hobbies, schedules, and locations.
• Students will master past, present, and future verb tenses in both affirmative and negative forms.
• Students will enrich their vocabulary across everyday and academic topics.

By the end of the course, students will communicate with better accuracy and confidence, fully prepared to move on to the next proficiency level.

Prerequisites:

Arabic Beginner 2 or at least Arabic Beginner 1 efficiently at this program or equivalent
Course materials: Specialized materials prepared by teachers such as audio, visual, and web-based materials.

Course Materials 

Relevant materials will be provided by the teacher via email.  

Homework: 

At the end of the course, each student delivers a PowerPoint presentation on one of the conversation topics, discusses it, and answers questions from their peers—serving as a practical assessment for every student.

Course Description

Building on the skills developed in Beginner 3 and 4—where students learned to describe people and places, talk about past, present, and future events, express reasons and comparisons, and engage in conversations about personal, academic, and social life—this 20-hour intensive course further develops students’ communicative abilities.

• Students will review and expand their ability to narrate events and describe experiences using more complex sentence structures.
• Students will practice discussing personal stories, daily routines, academic life, travel, and future goals.
• Students will develop their use of connectors (because, then, although), comparisons, and basic conditional expressions.
• Students will improve fluency in expressing opinions, feelings, and preferences.
• Students will strengthen their ability to sustain conversations and respond more naturally in real-life situations.

By the end of the course, students will communicate with greater fluency, flexibility, and confidence and be ready to transition to a solid intermediate level.

Prerequisites:

Arabic Beginner 4, successful completion of Beginner 3 with strong proficiency, or an equivalent level.

Course Materials:

Specialized materials prepared by the instructor, including audio, visual, and interactive web-based resources.

Course Materials Distribution:

Relevant materials will be distributed to students via email.

Homework / Assessment:

At the end of the course, each student delivers a structured PowerPoint presentation on a selected topic, shares personal ideas or experiences, engages in discussion, and responds to peers' questions. This serves as a practical assessment of communicative performance.

Course Description

• Building on the communicative abilities developed in previous levels—where students learned to describe experiences, narrate events, express opinions, and engage in everyday conversations, this 20-hour intensive course aims to further enhance fluency, accuracy, and depth of expression.
• Students will develop the ability to express and defend opinions in structured discussions.
• Students will practice discussing complex topics such as education, technology, culture, and social issues.
• Students will improve their use of advanced connectors (however, therefore, although) and more complex sentence structures.
• Students will strengthen their ability to narrate experiences, present arguments, and respond spontaneously in conversations.
• Students will enhance their listening and interaction skills in extended discussions and group conversations.

By the end of the course, students will communicate with greater fluency, clarity, and confidence and participate effectively in both structured and spontaneous discussions.

Prerequisites:

Arabic Beginner 4 (or Intermediate Beginner level), successful completion of Arabic Conversation (3 & 4), or equivalent proficiency.

Course Materials:

Specialized materials prepared by the instructor, including audio, visual, and interactive web-based resources.

Course Materials Distribution:

Relevant materials will be shared with students via email.

Homework / Assessment:

At the end of the course, each student will deliver a structured PowerPoint presentation on a selected topic, present an argument or viewpoint, engage in discussion, and respond to questions from peers. This will serve as a practical assessment of communicative competence.