Arabic 1 Yalla Yalla A0 → A1-
In this beginner’s course you will learn step by step to speak, listen, read and write Modern Standard Arabic.
About the Arabic 1 Yalla Yalla course for beginners
Do you want to truly connect with your family in Arabic? Or are you preparing for a trip or a collaboration with Arabic speakers? In this course, you’ll learn more than just words: you’ll learn to express yourself, connect with others, and make yourself understood.
Learn Arabic
Many people want to learn a few words of Arabic, but you want to go that extra step. In this Arabic 1 course for beginners, you’ll learn the Arabic alphabet, basic grammar, and simple sentences you can use right away. You’ll also learn to read and write short texts.
In 9 Arabic lessons:
- you will learn to read and write the Arabic alphabet;
- you pronounce the sounds of Arabic correctly;
- Say hello and thank you to everyone;
- have simple conversations about yourself and your family;
- talks about work, health, and daily life;
- you can read and write simple Arabic texts;
In the Arabic 1 Yalla Yalla course, you’ll work toward language level A1-. You’ll learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the widely used official language. You’ll also be introduced to dialects such as Levantine, Egyptian, and Moroccan Arabic. This will enable you to make yourself understood in everyday conversations. After completing the course, you can continue with the Arabic Course 2 Yalla Yalla A1 → A1+.
Time investment
Sessions
This course consists of 9 meetings.
Lesson duration
Each class lasts 90 minutes.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes twice a week.
Self-study
You spend 2 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
The course is designed for anyone who wants to start learning Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Lessons are taught mainly in Arabic, with additional support in Dutch or English during the first few lessons.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course best suits your language level? We can help you! Take our free placement test and receive personal advice so that you get the most out of the course.
Do you prefer to take classes in a different format? Check out the options.
Private lesson
One-on-one
Want to make faster progress with personal attention? With 1-on-1 lessons, you’ll receive customized guidance tailored to your learning goals and pace.
Business
With your colleagues
Looking for a course for your team or organization? Choose a hands-on customized course that is fully aligned with your organization’s goals.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Pricing
Course price: € 295,-
Excluding course materials
A language course is an investment in yourself. In your self-confidence. In your future in the Netherlands or beyond. That’s why at Babel, we work with you to figure out the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO helps out. Sometimes your employer does. And sometimes you get a discount. Find out what’s possible for you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
Method
Our teaching method combines a structured approach with hands-on working methods. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. There is always attention for your learning style, pace and level. Curious about how we design this course?
Approach
In the Arabic 1 course for beginners, the teacher guides you step by step through the lesson content from the book ‘Yalla Yalla! – Part 1. The teacher provides a safe learning environment in which you dare to practice, in class, in groups or individually. In the course the emphasis is on speaking skills, but you also practice listening, reading and writing. This way, you build both your knowledge and your self-confidence.
Teaching Materials
You will work with the book ‘Yalla Yalla! – part 1’. This is a contemporary and practical Dutch method with dialogues, listening and reading texts and explanations of Arabic culture. For self-study you will receive assignments and teaching materials that will help you to further practice at home and reinforce your own learning process. Before the start of the course, we will inform you how you can easily order the study materials so that you can start your lessons well prepared.
Teachers
The course is taught by a very enthusiastic teacher, with a very big heart for the Arabic language and culture. She was born and raised in Syria and has been working as a teacher in the Netherlands for many years. She loves to share her love for Arabic with her students.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.
Do you have a question?
info@babel.nl 
030 227 0008 
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