The Arabic language has a long history and is spoken by m
any people
throughout the world in
various forms. Through this course, you will learn
what is referred to as Modern Standard Arabic
(MSA), which is used in public
communication (radio, television, public speaking, etc.) and is
understood by
all educated Arabic speakers. From time to time
, you will also meet some
Egyptian
colloquial phrases in the class, as this is a widely sp
oken dialect and
less formal than the MSA.
This course is designed for anyone who has no prior
knowledge of the Arabic language. We will start all the way from recog
nizing
letters, learning how to read and write Arabic. This is the first bu
t most
important step towards mastering this unique language. Through
our systematic approach, learners would be able to read and write with
confidence as they build a strong foundation towards enhancing their mastery of the
Arabic Language.
TEXTS AND OTHER MATERIALS
Al
–
Kitaab fii taallum al arabiya, 3rd edition by Kristen Brustad,
Mahmoud Al
–
Batal and Abbas Al
–
Tonsi
A
udio and Video dialogues
Audio and Video dialogues from authentic sources
Supplementary materials