iMasterArabic A2.1- Levantine Arabic & MSA
Part 1 of iMasterArabic Level A2.
Online.
Description
Speak Levantine Arabic, understand spoken Levantine and written MSA.
Reading comprehension in MSA and Levantine Arabic.
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In this course, you learn and practice using FORM I verbs in the past tense in different contexts and situations, asking and speaking about events in the past tense.
You build your vocabulary with themes such as ‘the market’, 'food and recipes', 'landmarks', 'asking for and giving directions', always focussing on speaking and understanding spoken Levantine Arabic as well as written MSA.
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You also learn practical information and sentences in Arabic that you can use in the Arabic world, and sound like a native-speaker.
During the lessons, lots of time is allocated for practicing speaking with the teacher as well as with classmates.
In addition, you practice reading and understanding texts with FORM I verbs in the past tense in MSA.
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Note: in order to achieve Level A2, you have to complete all 4 parts of Level 2 (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) Once you have completed all these sublevels, you will achieve the equivalent of Level A2 of the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”, and you can get an Arabic A2 certificate.
Objectives
At the end of this course, you will feel comfortable talking about events in the Past tense. You can:
1. Fluently and automatically conjugate FORM I verbs in different contexts and topics.
2. Easily make complete sentences in the past tense using different verbs, the right prepositions and a rich vocabulary.
3. Shop and buy food and clothes at the market.
4. Understand the ingredients of a recipe.
5. Give and understand directions to a certain place of reference.
6. Use common verbs in the imperative in simple sentences.
7. Describe the location of a place using prepositions and landmarks.
8. Describe your place of living.
9. Understand simple sentences in MSA in the past tense.
English is used as the language of explanation.
10. Can singalong and understand a song by Fairuz.
On Tuesdays
19:00-20:30
Online via Zoom
€325, excluding books
Total of 27 hours, at €12 per hour.
Included:
18 group sessions of 1.5 hours, 'live' with the teacher. Active student participation is required.
Total of 27 hours of class time.
Max participants: 12
Recorded lessons to watch later at student's own pace.
Weekly homework with digital vocabulary sets.
This cost excludes:
1 required book
Requirements
1. You have completed course iMasterArabic A1.2.
OR:
1. You can (slowly) read and write the Arabic script.
2. You have a very good knowledge of the "Possessive Form" and the "Demonstratives".
3. You can easily conjugate verbs ‘to have’, ‘to want’, and 'to like' in Levantine Arabic, as well as use them in simple sentences. You can also understand these verbs if you read or hear them in MSA.
4. You are fluent with the Arabic numbers.
5. Express time-related aspects such as: the date, the time and appointments.
Books and Material
Book iMasterArabic Level A2 , by Nayla Chebli ​
Includes:
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audio recordings
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hundreds of Quizlet vocabulary sets
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Paperback book €40
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OR e-book: €20
Homework
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Learning new vocabulary and sentences.
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Practicing speaking and listening to recordings.
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Reading, listening, and writing exercises.
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Watching videos explaining grammar.
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On average, 3 hours of homework per week.
About the tutor
Levantine Arabic (native)
Lauren Dahdal
English C1, Dutch C1
Lauren is originally from Syria and now happily settled in the Netherlands.
"Arabic holds a special place in my heart and even after moving here, I couldn’t let it go. So, I earned a certification in Arabic language and literature, and now I’m here to share the beauty and richness of this amazing, culture-filled language with you!"
Payment Options
1. In advance for the whole course: €325
+ €40 for paperback books or €20 for ebooks.
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OR:
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2. In two instalments:
€175 upon registration
€170 halfway, in week 8
+ €40 for paperback books or €20 for ebooks.