Arabic 3 (A1- → A1)

Level: Beginner (0/A2)

Do you already have knowledge of Arabic and want to take your language skills to the next level? Or have you followed Arabic level 2? In Arabic level 3, you will work towards language level A1.

Please note: this course is given in Dutch.

255,-

Starting from 4 February 2025

General
Learning goals
Method
Time investment
Practical
Schedule

About Arabic 3

This follow-up course builds on the first two courses. That means you expand your knowledge of Arabic grammar and vocabulary. You will learn to write texts, for example letters, e-mails and postcards. In addition, in this course you will engage in more extensive listening exercises so that you can extract specific information from a spoken text.

The course is suitable if you have completed Arabic level 2 or if you have attained A1 level through other means. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.

Learning goals

In Arabic level 3, you will work towards language level A1.

After completing this course you will be:

able to describe everyday situations in the present and past in Arabic.
more confident when speaking with native Arabic speakers.
ready for the Arabic level 4 course.

At Babel, you will learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). This is the official language in the Arab world and is used in the media, books, newspapers and documents. The spoken language is different in each region, but if you master MSA, it is relatively easy to then learn a dialect of a particular country or area.

Method

As a teaching method, we use the book Mastering Arabic 1. This method contains a varied range of texts and exercises. Thanks to the accompanying website and app, you will be able to learn the Arabic language in an interactive and constructive way.
During the meetings, we address the questions you have in response to the self-study. We then briefly repeat the words and grammar from the previous lesson, after which we start the new exercises in class, individually or in groups. When working with other course members, the emphasis is on speaking and conversational skills.

Time investment

Arabic 3 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.

Practical

The teacher will speak Arabic as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in Arabic or in Dutch/English.
You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.

Schedule

Starting date: 4 February 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	4 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Tuesday	11 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Tuesday	18 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Tuesday	25 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Tuesday	4 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Tuesday	11 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Tuesday	18 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Tuesday	25 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Tuesday	1 April 2025	18:30	20:00