About this course
Beginner Conversational Arabic will introduce you to a foreign language that opens doors to new communication, culture and opportunities.
The course serves an entry into Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and explores a language that is spoken by millions in Africa, the Middle East and in many global hubs.
Whilst the course adopts a second language acquisition approach to teaching and learning, you may use your study of Arabic to connect with local and international cultures, explore religious texts or other Arabic literature, or prepare for your next trip to a country where Arabic is spoken.
Irrespective of the intention to study Arabic, you will find that this course will offer insight and accommodate your personal goals for exploring this language.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to enter the world of Arabic - with absolutely no background in the language.
How will this course help you?
Speaking an additional language will broaden your general sense of communication and how you relate to others. Learning to speak Arabic will allow you to connect and interact with native speakers of the language, find your way in a country where Arabic is spoken, or discover and explore Arabic texts and literature.
What will you learn?
Learning Outcomes
A delegate of this course should be able to:
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understand dialects, intonation and pronunciation variations;
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recognise the five common interrogative particles;
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identify core vocabulary used in specific daily contexts;
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understand and apply nominalisation and gender in Arabic;
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construct an adjectival phrase;
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construct a simple nominal sentence;
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use prepositions;
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do greetings and introductions;
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ask for travel assistance;
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ask and answer basic questions; and,
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describe ailments.
Content/Modules/Units
The following will be covered in this course:
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Letters of the Arabic alphabet with associated sounds
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Exploring vocabulary and model conversations for daily contexts
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Nominalisation
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Adjectival phrases
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Nominal sentences
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Prepositions
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Interrogative particles
For more information please visit:
http://applang.mandela.ac.za/DALS-Short-Courses-and-Learning-Programmes/Courses-Offered/Beginner-Conversational-Arabic