This course is for people who have completed the prior levels, or equivalent, and would like to proceed to the next level. In this intermediate Arabic course, learners will increase in confidence and capability.
On completing this course, you will be able to converse fluently and accurately about studied topics, engage actively in discussions about day-to-day matters, and engage with more complex reading, writing and listening pieces.
Brustad, K, Albatal, M & Al-Tonsi, A. (2005)
Al-Kitaab Fii Ta Allum Al-Arabiyya: Pt 2, 3rd Ed. Washington: Georgetown University Press
ISBM: 978-58901-962-1
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| Home, area and settling down | In this topic you will learn how to speak about your house and local area, talk about establishing a family and settling down, and talk about family affairs and social norms. | Verb forms
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| Identity and migration | In this topic you will learn how to speak about migration and refuge, as well as talking about belonging and identity in a way that is personal to you. | |
| In the market, buying and shopping | In this topic you will learn how to speak about day-to-day matters. You will also learn how to speak about shopping and fixing things at home, as well as talking about various historical markets. |
| Topics | Functions | Grammar |
| Happy occasions and celebrations | In this topic you will learn how to talk about family occasions. You will also learn how to talk about preparations for Eid, and celebration related cultural and social norms. | Case endings
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| Communication and understanding | In this topic you will learn how to describe people, places and things. You will also learn how to talk about friends, family and your relationships with those around you. | |
| Living abroad | In this topic you will learn how to talk about adapting to living away from home, as well as reasons for migrating. You will also learn about integration Vs assimilation. |
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| Travel and travellers | In this topic you will learn to talk about famous travellers and expeditions. You will also learn to talk about Islamic heritage and religious celebrations. | Verb forms
The use of (ما) in a verbal sentence الفعل الناقص. إن and her sisters |
| Media and communications | In this topic you will learn how to talk about journalism and media, as well as discussing the role of modern communications in shaping the current age. | |
| Higher education | In this topic you will learn to talk about the challenges to higher education. You will also discuss education in Arab countries. |