Ibn Jabal Institute
Pioneers of Intensive Arabic Courses Since 2001
Level 1 12 week term-time course (on-line and in person)
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 12 week programme covers the equivalent of the first year of an Arabic language degree.
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This 12 week programme offers one 2.5 hour class per week. Students can attend either the morning course (10am-12:30pm) in person (at Camden Town, London) or the evening course (6:30pm-9:00pm) on-line via Zoom.
By the end of a Level 1 course, students should:
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Be able read a classical text like the Qur’an and understand up to 70% of it.
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Have a good understanding of all the common areas of Arabic grammar.
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Be capable of reading, writing, and speaking using up to a thousand individual Arabic words.
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Be capable of basic conversation in common situations.
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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.
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Have an insight and appreciation for English grammatical concepts.
What’s included:
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12 weekly classes
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Digital course materials
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One-to-one sessions with the instructor to review completed homework
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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:
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attend all weekly classes
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dedicate at least 5 hours of individual learning at home on a weekly basis, which will mostly comprise of written translations
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Prerequisites:​
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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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Level 1 term-time course
10am-1:30pm, starting on Tuesday 10 July 2023
Course Fee: £749.00 (concessions available based on individual circumstances).
Full instructions will be provided upon enrolment.
Full terms and conditions, including refund policy, can be found here.