Learn Arabic for Beginners: Level 1A Speaking and Listening

Learn the Arabic language from the comfort of your own home.



10 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $429 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

In this online Arabic language beginner's course, you will learn formal Arabic and spoken Arabic. This course focuses on basic speaking and listening skills, which will equip you to speak Arabic confidently and correctly with Arabic speakers from around the world.
We will cover modern standard Arabic as well as different dialects in class and practise how to pronounce Arabic words correctly. You will learn how to differentiate between Arabic soft sounds and amplified sounds, as well as commonalities between Arabic sounds and non-spoken sounds made by English speakers.
The lessons are structured to be interactive, informal, and practical, giving you a good understanding of the Arabic language and culture in everyday life. At the end of this Arabic course, you will be able to communicate with simple vocabulary and basic sentences, as well as identify the language with its many dialects.
What will be covered in this Arabic Speaking & Listening course?
Topics such as:
  • Greetings and introductions
  • Asking and responding to simple questions
  • Numbers, time and seasons
  • Everyday interactions and social situations
  • Cultural practices and communication norms
Communication skills:
  • Developing clear pronunciation and sound recognition
  • Listening for key words and meaning
  • Building confidence in simple spoken conversations
  • Recognising differences between formal and spoken Arabic
Grammar concepts may include:
  • Arabic alphabet and sound system (spoken focus)
  • Recognising soft and emphatic sounds
  • Word order and basic sentence structure
  • Gender
  • Differences between formal and spoken Arabic
By the end of this Arabic Speaking & Listening course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:
  • Speaking clearly in simple, everyday situations
  • Understanding basic spoken Arabic in familiar contexts
  • Understanding the role of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in everyday communication
  • Identifying differences between formal Arabic and spoken varieties
  • Developing an ear for Arabic sounds, rhythm and pronunciation
  • Participating in simple conversations using basic vocabulary and phrases
  • Recognising and using common expressions from widely spoken Arabic varieties
  • Demonstrating an introductory understanding of Arabic culture and communication styles
All students must be over 18 years of age.
Knowledge required
This course is perfect for those with no previous knowledge of Arabic and anyone who wants to learn the basics of the Arabic language.
What to bring
  • Notebook and pen
  • A computer, tablet or smartphone with a stable internet connection
  • Zoom access details will be provided prior to your class.
  • Textbook
Textbook details:
Talk Arabic (Book + CD): The ideal Arabic course for absolute beginners
ISBN: 9781406680164
ISBN-10: 1406680168
We recommend purchasing your textbook once your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start date). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 10 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

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Adel Belkhair

Adel Belkhair


Adel is a knowledgeable tutor, with over 8 years of experience teaching in the Tripoli-Libya University. He has a mastery of the Arabic language, including its roots, history, grammar, and syntax.

Adel is committed to student-centred teaching with a focus on tailored lesson plans that cater to individual learning styles and methods. He strives to understand students' unique challenges with language learning and is familiar with the difficulties of introducing students to a new alphabet and language system they have never encountered.

Adel's lessons are innovative and culturally sensitive. He is a caring teacher who fosters a safe and positive learning atmosphere.




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Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College

4.8 (303)

Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
Our mission is to enrich lives, to strengthen adult individuals and to build communities through innovative high quality continuing education and training.

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