Beginning Arabic - Level 2 (Trimester Course)
Students will expand on their knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking Modern Standard Arabic.
Youness Belfqih
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4.9
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What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework for this class will be in the form of worksheet practice, recordings of reading practice and Quizlet sets.Assessment
includedClass Experience
In this semester class you will continue your Arabic journey, building on what you have learned so far. This class helps you put your knowledge of the Arabic alphabet to use, providing you with further opportunities to enhance your reading skills and practice writing. It will also focus on improving your speaking and listening skills, expanding your vocabulary and introducing verb use in Modern Standard Arabic. You will actively converse with the teacher and the other students, including expressing your likes in the form of favorite books, movies and colors. We will practice everything we are learning in conversation with one another. Please note that Beginning Arabic - Level 1 (Semester Course), or previous experience studying Arabic, are necessary before taking this class. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about placement. Week 1 - Introduction to the definite article in Arabic. New vocabulary. Week 2 - Practice reading and writing. Introducing the days of the week. Week 3 - Numbers and introduction to plurals in Arabic. Week 4 - Conversation about favorites. Week 5 - Introductory conversation in Arabic. Reading and writing practice. Week 6 - Review of the possessive & writing practice. Week 7 - Introduction of verbless sentences. Week 8 - Negating verbless sentences. Week 9 - Expressing likes, dislikes & tastes. Week 10 - Using verbs in the present tense & writing practice. Week 11- Introduction to comparative adjective. Week 12 - General review of course content.
Learning Goals
You will become more comfortable reading and writing, and have greater fluency in conversation. You will learn more ways to ask and answer questions, and acquire the ability to talk about recurring and past events. Additionally, you will learn how to state your opinions about different propositions.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Definite article in Arabic
Introduction to the definite article in Arabic. New vocabulary. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Days of the Week
Practice reading and writing. Introducing the days of the week. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Numbers & Plurals
Numbers and introduction to plurals in Arabic. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Favorites
Expressing favorites in Arabic. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2019
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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 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-6 learners per class
