Spoken Arabic Mastery Course Outline
Course Overview
The “Spoken Arabic Mastery Course” is designed to help students achieve fluency in spoken Arabic in just three months. This comprehensive course focuses on practical communication skills, cultural context, and real-life conversational practice. It is structured into 12 weeks, with each week focusing on different aspects of the language.
Course Duration
- Total Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)
- Class Frequency: 3 classes per week
- Class Duration: 1.5 hours per class
Week-by-Week Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Arabic
- Class 1: Introduction to Arabic Language and Dialects
- Overview of Arabic language
- Differences between Modern Standard Arabic and colloquial dialects
- Introduction to the Arabic alphabet and pronunciation basics
- Class 2: Basic Greetings and Introductions
- Common greetings and polite expressions
- Introducing oneself and others
- Class 3: Essential Vocabulary and Phrases
- Basic vocabulary for everyday conversation
- Simple sentence structures
Week 2: Pronunciation and Basic Grammar
- Class 1: Arabic Sounds and Pronunciation
- Detailed pronunciation practice
- Understanding phonetic differences
- Class 2: Basic Grammar Rules
- Sentence structure
- Nouns, pronouns, and basic verb conjugation
- Class 3: Numbers and Days of the Week
- Counting and using numbers in conversation
- Days of the week and telling time
Week 3: Everyday Conversations
- Class 1: Shopping and Bargaining
- Vocabulary for shopping
- Phrases for asking prices and bargaining
- Class 2: Eating Out
- Restaurant vocabulary
- Ordering food and drinks
- Class 3: Asking for Directions
- Vocabulary for locations and directions
- Phrases for asking and giving directions
Week 4: Family and Relationships
- Class 1: Talking about Family
- Family-related vocabulary
- Describing family members
- Class 2: Social Interactions
- Phrases for social gatherings
- Expressing likes and dislikes
- Class 3: Cultural Norms and Etiquette
- Understanding Arabic cultural norms
- Proper etiquette in different social settings
Week 5: Work and Daily Routines
- Class 1: Workplace Vocabulary
- Common terms and phrases used in the workplace
- Discussing professions and daily tasks
- Class 2: Describing Daily Routines
- Vocabulary for daily activities
- Talking about schedules and plans
- Class 3: Time Management
- Discussing time and appointments
- Phrases for scheduling and rescheduling
Week 6: Leisure and Hobbies
- Class 1: Talking about Hobbies
- Vocabulary for hobbies and interests
- Expressing preferences
- Class 2: Sports and Activities
- Discussing sports and recreational activities
- Class 3: Travel and Tourism
- Vocabulary for travel
- Phrases for booking trips and discussing destinations
Week 7: Advanced Conversations
- Class 1: Descriptive Language
- Using adjectives and adverbs
- Describing people, places, and things
- Class 2: Expressing Opinions
- Phrases for agreeing and disagreeing
- Discussing viewpoints on various topics
- Class 3: Hypothetical Situations
- Conditional sentences
- Talking about possibilities and probabilities
Week 8: Media and Communication
- Class 1: News and Media Vocabulary
- Terms related to news and media
- Discussing current events
- Class 2: Technology and Social Media
- Vocabulary for technology and online interactions
- Class 3: Writing and Reading Practice
- Simple writing exercises
- Reading comprehension
Week 9: Health and Emergencies
- Class 1: Medical Vocabulary
- Terms for discussing health and medical issues
- Class 2: Describing Symptoms
- Phrases for describing physical conditions and symptoms
- Class 3: Handling Emergencies
- Emergency phrases
- Contacting authorities and seeking help
Week 10: Formal and Informal Speech
- Class 1: Formal Language Use
- Phrases for formal conversations and settings
- Class 2: Informal Speech and Slang
- Common slang and informal expressions
- Class 3: Role-Playing Scenarios
- Practicing both formal and informal speech in various scenarios
Week 11: Review and Practice
- Class 1: Comprehensive Review
- Reviewing vocabulary and key phrases
- Class 2: Practice Conversations
- Engaging in extended conversations on various topics
- Class 3: Listening and Speaking Drills
- Intensive listening and speaking exercises
Week 12: Final Assessment and Certification
- Class 1: Mock Conversations
- Simulated real-life conversations for practice
- Class 2: Final Speaking Assessment
- Oral exam to assess fluency and comprehension
- Class 3: Certification and Feedback
- Providing feedback on progress
- Issuing course completion certificates
Additional Resources
- Online Practice Sessions: Weekly online practice sessions with native speakers
- Supplementary Materials: Access to digital resources, including vocabulary lists, grammar guides, and practice exercises
- Community Forum: Access to an online forum for interaction with fellow learners and instructors
This course outline ensures that students are equipped with the necessary skills to achieve mastery in spoken Arabic within three months, through a structured and immersive learning experience.
