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SUMMER SEMESTER
To register, please complete the on-line application form. These courses are continued courses from last semester. There are places available in some of the classes as indicated below. If you have done some Arabic before please apply and we will attempt to accomodate you. Conversational Arabic (Sisters Only)
with Sheikh Idris Watts
Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm
30th June 2009 - 4th August 2009
at Abu Zahra Foundation [MAP ] A six week taster course as an introduction to conversational Arabic. Learn how to communicate in various day-to-day situations with native Arabic speakers. The six lessons will focus on reading, speaking and listening to conversations based on daily situations, such as introducing oneself, describing one's background, communication at the hotel, restaurant, getting a taxi and so forth. This is a very practical course which will supplement your Arabic if you are currently taking one of our other Arabic courses. It is also ideal for someone who just wants a gentle introduction to Arabic through acquiring basic conversational vocabulary and phrases. The course will give you vocabulary essential to communicating through exposure to key individual words as well as ready-made sentences and phrases. You will also be able to practice your reading and speaking skills through class exercises.LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Cost: Free Course
Conversational Arabic
with Sheikh Idris Watts
Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm
1st July 2009 - 5th August 2009
at Abu Zahra Foundation [MAP ] A six week taster course as an introduction to conversational Arabic. Learn how to communicate in various day-to-day situations with native Arabic speakers. The six lessons will focus on reading, speaking and listening to conversations based on daily situations, such as introducing oneself, describing one's background, communication at the hotel, restaurant, getting a taxi and so forth. This is a very practical course which will supplement your Arabic if you are currently taking one of our other Arabic courses. It is also ideal for someone who just wants a gentle introduction to Arabic through acquiring basic conversational vocabulary and phrases. The course will give you vocabulary essential to communicating through exposure to key individual words as well as ready-made sentences and phrases. You will also be able to practice your reading and speaking skills through class exercises.LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Cost: Free Course
Beginner's Arabic
with Sheikh Idris Watts
Sundays 12.30pm – 2pm
31st May 2009 - 9th August 2009
at Abu Zahra Foundation [MAP ] Arabic is the foundation of our knowledge and an indispensable tool for any serious student of knowledge. To acquire a sound grammatical basis and to be able to read Arabic texts in the various Islamic Sciences is the ultimate goal of our Arabic programme. Based on Madina Book 1 you will get a fusion between the classical and modern approach to learning Arabic. The course will focus on three key areas of the Arabic language, Grammar (Nahu), Etymology (Sarf), Reading (Qira’) and the memorisation of vocabulary, translations of texts, and written exercises. The weekly class consists of instruction in the theoretical aspects of the course accompanied by excellent notes particularly written for this course by the teacher and re-visiting the homework from the previous week to ensure that concepts have been understood and firmly embedded. The class is highly interactive and students will also be given specially designed weekly homework assignments which will give you a unique learning experience. Students are required to be able to read (without understanding) and write Arabic competently. PLACES AVAILABLE Cost: £40
Intermediate Arabic
with Sheikh Idris Watts
Sundays 10.30am – 12noon
31st May 2009 - 9th August 2009
at Abu Zahra Foundation [MAP ] Arabic is the foundation of our knowledge and an indispensable tool for any serious student of knowledge. To acquire a sound grammatical basis and to be able to read Arabic texts in the various Islamic Sciences is the ultimate goal of our Arabic programme. Based on Madina Book 2 you will get a fusion between the classical and modern approach to learning Arabic. The course will focus on three key areas of the Arabic language, Grammar (Nahu), Etymology (Sarf), Reading (Qira’) and the memorisation of vocabulary, translations of texts, and written exercises. The weekly class consists of instruction in the theoretical aspects of the course accompanied by excellent notes particularly written for this course by the teacher and re-visiting the homework from the previous week to ensure that concepts have been understood and firmly embedded. The class is highly interactive and students will also be given specially designed weekly homework assignments which will give you a unique learning experience. Students are required to be able to read (without understanding) and write Arabic competently. PLACES AVAILABLE Cost: £40
Beginner's Arabic
with Sheikh Idris Watts
Mondays 7.30pm – 9.00pm
25th May 2009 - 10th August 2009
at Madni Jamia Masjid
Arabic is the foundation of our knowledge and an indispensable tool for any serious student of knowledge. To acquire a sound grammatical basis and to be able to read Arabic texts in the various Islamic Sciences is the ultimate goal of our Arabic programme. Based on Madina Book 1 you will get a fusion between the classical and modern approach to learning Arabic. The course will focus on three key areas of the Arabic language, Grammar (Nahu), Etymology (Sarf), Reading (Qira’) and the memorisation of vocabulary, translations of texts, and written exercises. The weekly class consists of instruction in the theoretical aspects of the course accompanied by excellent notes particularly written for this course by the teacher and re-visiting the homework from the previous week to ensure that concepts have been understood and firmly embedded. The class is highly interactive and students will also be given specially designed weekly homework assignments which will give you a unique learning experience. Students are required to be able to read (without understanding) and write Arabic competently. CLASS FULL Cost: £40
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