Arabic classes meet once a week for a 2-hour lesson*. At each level, the program length is 8 weeks. We offer levels 1 to 6 and beyond.

HIGHLIGHTS: Experienced and qualified teachers, structured teaching, communicative approach, and measurable results.

TEXTBOOK: Mastering Arabic I, third edition (Hippocrene Press). The textbook is not included in the price.

While we use the prescribed textbook throughout the course, the lesson plans exhibit teacher’s experience and the adaptability skills in view of the classroom's changing needs.  We believe that using a textbook yields the best results for beginner and intermediate students. Therefore, it’s advisable to buy the prescribed textbook(s). They also provide explanatory information that may be useful for a questioning adult student and for homework.

SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED AT EACH LEVEL
For further details/course descriptions, contact: arabic@merrimacklanguage.com

Modern Standard Arabic Level 1: This beginner-level course is designed for students with little to no prior experience in Arabic. It introduces the Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, and essential language skills needed for basic everyday communication. Students will begin reading and writing Arabic while developing confidence in simple conversations and learning about Arab culture.

What you'll learn:

• Introduce yourself confidently in Arabic.
• Greet others and use common everyday expressions.
• Read and write the Arabic alphabet.
• Recognize and pronounce Arabic sounds accurately.
• Spell names and simple words in Arabic.
• State your name, nationality, and occupation.
• Ask and answer basic personal questions.
• Use personal pronouns and simple sentence patterns.
• Understand and use numbers in everyday situations.
• Build practical speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for everyday communication.

Modern Standard Arabic Level 2: This course builds on the skills developed in Arabic Beginner (Level 1), helping students communicate more comfortably in everyday situations. Students expand their vocabulary and grammar while learning to describe people, places, and daily activities, ask for information, and interact confidently in common social situations.

What you'll learn:

• Describe yourself, your family, and other people.
• Talk about nationalities, professions, and everyday activities.
• Ask and answer questions using common question words.
• Use adjectives to describe people, places, and objects.
• Express possession and ownership.
• Use numbers for shopping, time, dates, and everyday situations.
• Ask for and give simple directions using common prepositions.
• Order food and interact in restaurants and cafés.
• Read and understand short everyday texts, signs, and menus.
• Improve speaking and listening skills through practical conversations and role-play