Ibn Jabal Institute
Pioneers of Intensive Arabic Courses Since 2001

Our Level 1 Arabic programme is perfect for those who would like to learn the Arabic Language in an intensive manner and at a level comparable to that taught at most British universities. Our three month course covers the equivalent of the first year of an Arabic language degree. 

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The Level 1 course is a three months programme with one lesson per week. students can either attend morning classes from 10am-12:30pm in person in Camden Town, London or they can attend evening classes from 6:30pm-9:00pm on-line via Zoom.

 

By the end of a Level 1 course, students should: 

• Be able read classical texts like the Qur’an and understand up to 70% of it. 

• Have a good understanding of all the common areas of Arabic grammar. 

• Be capable of reading, writing, and speaking using up to a thousand individual Arabic words. 

• Be capable of basic conversation in common situations. 

• Be familiar with the ten forms of the Arabic verb and be capable of using a traditional Arabic dictionary by identifying the trilateral or quadrilateral roots of Arabic words.

• Have a deeper insight and appreciation for general grammatical concepts.
   

What’s included:

• 12 weekly classes

• Digital course materials

• One-to-one sessions with the instructor to review completed homework.

• A certificate of completion (subject to completing 80% of homework and sitting final exam).

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For this course, students are expected to:

• attend all weekly classes.

• dedicate around 5 hours of individual learning at home on a weekly basis, which will mostly comprise of written translations. 

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Prerequisites:​

• Although it is possible to do this course as a complete beginner to Arabic, this course is suited best for students who are familiar with the Arabic script.

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January 2023 Courses

Morning Course (in person at Camden Town, London):

10am-12:30pm, starting on Tuesday 10th January 2023
 
​Evening Course (on-line via Zoom): 

6:30pm-9:00pm, starting on Tuesday 10th January 2023

Course Fee: £749.00 (concessions available based on individual circumstances).

Full instructions, including on-line log-in details will be provided upon enrolment.

Full terms and conditions, including refund policy, can be found here.

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Classical Arabic Literature

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Our more advanced Arabic courses introduces students to classical Arabic literature, including the Quran, Hadith literature, and works of classical scholars such as Al-Ghazali, Ibn Qayyim, Al-Tahawi, An-Nawawi, Ibn Al-Muqaffa, and Al-Jahiz.

 

The aim of these courses is to introduce students to primary texts to help them develop the confidence to pursue further reading of similar works on their own. 

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We have various courses within our Classical Arabic Literature programme which are taught at different times of the year. They are all presented at a similar level and format. For the upcoming term, the following courses will be taught:

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January 2023:
 

Evening Course (on-line):

Classical Arabic Literature -  Al-Ghazali's 'Ayyuhal Walad'
6:30pm-9pm, starting on Wednesday 11th January 2023. 

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Morning Course (on-line):

Classical Arabic Literature - Qur'an: Surat al-Baqara

10am-12:30pm, starting on Friday 14th January 2023

 

As a prerequisite for these courses, students need to have completed our Level 1 course or to demonstrate a comprehension of Arabic at an equivalent level.

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Course Fee: £499 (concessions available based on individual circumstances)

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Full instructions, including on-line log-in details will be provided on enrolment.

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If the dates, times or locations of our current courses are not ideal for you, you may enquire about our bespoke courses for individuals and groups.

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Please click the button below for more information. 

 

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