Fall 2017

This course is designed for low intermediate students. They will read short articles and listen to short excerpts of UN Arabic radio. Participants in this course will develop their knowledge of the language through reading about the UN and its structure in Arabic, develop their vocabulary through reading, listening and writing, and improve their conversational skills. Enrolment in this course requires approval from coordinator.
The prerequisite to this course is Level 4.

The course covers the very basics of the Egyptian Dialect. The first part is greetings and introducing yourself, nationalities using the Kallimni Arabi Bishweesh book, which focuses on the conversation and pronunciation basics. It also exposes the learner to everyday dialogue you need in Egypt and in some other countries, focusing on today’s dialect in different places and areas.

This course continues to train students to communicate effectively in an Arabic speaking environment and understand the cultural context of Arabic-speaking people. It is designed to help students attain proficiency in participating in topics related to daily activities and personal interests. It trains them on how to initiate, sustain semi-complicated communicative exchange, and to satisfy personal needs and social demands to survive in an Arabic speaking setting.