Arabic Beginners

Course information

The introductory course Arabic Beginners is for absolute beginners who want to start learning the Arabic language. The course puts equal emphasis on developing general language skills (speaking, vocabulary and grammar) and learning the Arabic script. 

At the end of this beginners course, you will have mastered the entire Arabic alphabet and are able to read whole sentences. You will know how to greet people and to ask and answer simple questions in singular forms of the present tense.

The variety of Arabic that is taught in this beginners course is Standard Arabic, which is the language understood in all Arab countries and the variety used in the media. 

The course is taught using the Bite-Size Arabic textbook and website, together with other materials developed specially by UvA Talen instructors. Bite-Size Arabic teaches you how to read and write in Arabic even though you have only mastered the tiniest amount of vocabulary and grammar.

The course material is written in English, so a basic understanding of English is needed.

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to Arabic level 2.

Course materials

Bite-Size Arabic & Tasharrafna, € 40
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.

Schedule and registration

This course can also be taken as an intensive summer course.

Day(s) Start End Time Hours Price
Tuesdays 09 Apr 2024 11 Jun 2024 19:00 - 21:30 25 575 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Wed-Fri 08 Jul 2024 29 Jul 2024 09:00 - 11:30 27 575 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Wed-Fri 05 Aug 2024 28 Aug 2024 09:00 - 11:30 27 575 Enrol NOW!
Day(s) Start End Time Hours Price
Wednesdays 10 Apr 2024 12 Jun 2024 19:00 - 21:30 25 525 Enrol NOW!
Saturdays 25 May 2024 27 Jul 2024 09:30 - 12:00 25 525 Enrol NOW!
Wednesdays 10 Jul 2024 11 Sep 2024 19:00 - 21:30 25 525 Enrol NOW!