This Beginners Arabic Course in London is perfect for complete beginners. Learners will use Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in a variety of day-to-day situations. The course is designed to be student-centred, focusing on developing all areas of the language: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Whether you choose to study in-person in London or online, you’ll be guided through the language step by step.
By completing this three-term program, you’ll progress from complete beginner to confident Arabic speaker, capable of:
Each term builds systematically on previous knowledge while introducing practical communication skills for real-world Arabic conversations.
Mastering Arabic 1
Wightwick, Jane and Mahmoud Gaafar. 3rd ed, London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014. Print.
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Topic | Function | 📚 Grammar Foundations |
🎯 Meet & GreetMake your first connections in Arabic | What You’ll Learn: Navigate social interactions with confidence using various greetings and self-introductions. Learn to ask for names and engage in basic conversations with Arabic speakers. |
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🔤 Alphabet & PronunciationMaster the building blocks of Arabic
| What You’ll Learn: Discover the sounds that form the foundation of Arabic and their written representation. Build confidence in understanding spoken Arabic, expressing yourself clearly, and developing reading and writing skills. | |
👨👩👧👦 Family TalkShare your world through family relationships
| What You’ll Learn: Express family relationships and connections using Arabic kinship terms. Master possessive language to talk about parents, siblings, and extended family members. | |
💼 Work & ProfessionsDiscuss careers and professional life
| What You’ll Learn: Communicate about various professions and career paths. Engage in workplace conversations and discuss both your work and others’ professional activities. | |
🏞️ Describe the SurroundingsPaint pictures with words
| What You’ll Learn: Bring your environment to life through descriptive language. Master the art of describing objects, locations, and spatial relationships using rich Arabic vocabulary. |
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📚 Advanced Grammar |
🧭 Directions, Places & TownsNavigate the Arabic-speaking world |
What You’ll Master: Ask for and give directions with confidence. Learn directional terms like left, right, and straight ahead, plus describe locations and facilities in towns and cities. Master cardinal directions (north, south, east, west). |
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🌍 Countries & NationalitiesConnect with the global Arabic community |
What You’ll Master: Express your country of birth, nationality, and origin. Learn the names of countries and their capitals in Arabic, opening doors to cultural conversations. | |
🔢 NumbersCount, calculate, and communicate quantities |
What You’ll Master: Count and write numbers in Arabic fluently. Share telephone numbers, discuss dates, addresses, and prices with ease. |
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🎉 CelebrationsJoin in the joy of Arabic festivities |
What You’ll Master: Organize celebrations and parties using rich vocabulary for congratulations, decorations, presents, and guests. Learn color vocabulary and party-planning language. | |
🍽️ Food & DrinkSavor the flavors of Arabic cuisine |
What You’ll Master: Order food and drinks confidently at restaurants and grocers. Learn names of various foods, beverages, and popular dishes from across the Arabic world. |
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📅 What Happened YesterdayTell stories from the past |
What You’ll Master: Use the past tense fluently by conjugating verbs to describe actions of different people in past situations. |
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📚 Sophisticated Grammar |
☀️ Weather & SeasonsTalk about nature’s rhythms |
What You’ll Master: Discuss weather conditions and seasonal changes. Express temperature, weather patterns, and seasonal activities with native-like fluency. |
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⏰ Daily RoutineShare your everyday experiences |
What You’ll Master: Use present tense conjugations to describe daily activities, routines, and transportation. Paint a complete picture of your typical day. |
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📊 Comparatives & SuperlativesMake meaningful comparisons |
What You’ll Master: Compare and contrast using sophisticated language patterns like “bigger,” “the biggest,” “faster,” “the fastest” to express preferences and make evaluations. |
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🎓 Education, School & WorkDiscuss learning and career paths |
What You’ll Master: Navigate conversations about educational stages, academic subjects, departments, and professional development with confidence. |
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🔮 Future PlansDream and plan in Arabic |
What You’ll Master: Express future intentions, goals, and plans using future tense constructions. Share your aspirations and discuss upcoming events. |