Beginning Arabic - 5 (Trimester Course)
Beginning Arabic - Level 5 is a 12-week class that focuses on verbal and written expression of increasingly complex ideas in Modern Standard Arabic.
Youness Belfqih
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(323)
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What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework in the form of Quizlet sets and writing/reading comprehension exercises will be assigned after every class. Homework will be checked for correctness, and it is not required, but strongly encouraged.Class Experience
Intermediate Level
Congratulations on advancing to Level 5 of the Beginning Arabic series! Beginning Arabic Level 5 will continue to build on the grammatical structures acquired in the previous levels of the same series, both through independent work and in class. We will focus on two main areas - simple and compound sentences, and verb conjugation. Additionally, we will also learn how to derive certain noun types from their corresponding verbs and explore ways we can use them. In addition, this class will continue to practice reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition using a set of carefully selected texts. Important: while homework is optional, all students are encouraged to do more independent reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic. Students who do their homework regularly tend to progress at a noticeably faster rate compared to those who do not. Please note that this class builds on the four previous courses - Beginning Arabic Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. Completion of these courses, or previous experience studying Arabic, are necessary before taking this class. Please contact me if you have questions about placement, or if you would like to enroll without completion of the four preceding courses.
Learning Goals
This class will help the student gain independence in reading and understanding Modern Standard Arabic texts with minimal assistance. It will help the student be more confident in asking questions and responding in Modern Standard Arabic.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Nominal sentences and the “إن” group
We will be demonstrating how typical Arabic sentences avoid nouns at the beginning of the sentence by using the “إن” group. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
More on the “إن” group.
We will be building on content from the former lesson. We will use exercises to familiarize the learner with each element of the “إن” group and their meaning. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Subject pronouns (review)
We will review the 6 pronouns encountered in previous courses and introduce the remaining Arabic pronouns. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Verb conjugation in the past tense (review)
We will learn to conjugate Arabic verbs in the past tense, focusing mainly on regular three-letter verbs. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
Joined February, 2019
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323reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from San Francisco State University, MA in Linguistics
My entire career has focused on teaching languages and encouraging cross-cultural interaction and learning. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in English, I joined an acclaimed cultural center in Morocco, where I was trained to teach Arabic and facilitate multicultural dialogue. I taught Modern Standard Arabic and Darija (Moroccan Arabic) to students from all over the world.
After moving to California, I continued working as a teacher of languages. I taught Arabic, French, and English as a foreign language for various institutions, including Berlitz, ABC Languages, and Fresno State University. In 2013, I received my Masters in English (with a focus on linguistics) from San Francisco State University. I have been teaching Arabic on Outschool for more than 5 years.
When learning a new language, it's best to use that language as much as possible. While speaking some English may be necessary at first, it should be minimized as learning progresses. As much as possible, I choose to engage my students in Arabic and elicit responses in Arabic as well.
The most efficient way to learn a language is to focus on conversation. In my classes, I always prioritize speaking to help the learner overcome any initial feeling of intimidation. Everybody has a different learning style. As a teacher, I adapt my teaching style to the needs and learning styles of each individual student.
When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two young sons. I'm excited to raise my children in a multilingual and multicultural environment. With that goal in mind, our family spent 2019 traveling and homeschooling - we visited Germany, Austria, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Albania. It was fascinating!
Over the last four years, I've had the pleasure of teaching students of many backgrounds from over two dozen countries. I teach all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced student of Modern Standard Arabic. Feel free to contact me - I'm excited to help you find the perfect course for your learner!Reviews
Live Group Course
$295
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-6 learners per class
