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Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers

Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers – Level 01

This beginner-level Arabic language course introduces non-Arabic-speaking learners to the essential sounds, script, vocabulary and sentence patterns needed for simple everyday communication. Through guided listening, speaking, reading and writing practice, participants learn to exchange basic personal information, understand familiar expressions and navigate common social situations. The course emphasizes practical Modern Standard Arabic while introducing useful everyday expressions, with supportive pronunciation practice and cultural context. No previous knowledge of Arabic is required.

Duration1 month

DaysMonday to Friday

TimingMorning or evening

LocationAbu Dhabi centre

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2026 & 2027

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Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers – Level 01

Course overview

Training methodology

Trainer-led demonstrations and guided pronunciation drills; visual vocabulary activities; short listening dialogues; paired speaking tasks and role-plays; script tracing and writing practice; reading exercises; cultural scenarios; frequent formative checks; and an integrated end-of-course communication assessment. Activities are differentiated for learners unfamiliar with the Arabic alphabet.

Target competencies

Recognizing and producing common Arabic sounds and letter forms.
Reading and writing familiar words and short basic sentences.
Using essential greetings, introductions and polite expressions.
Understanding simple questions and short everyday exchanges.
Communicating basic personal, numerical, time and location information.
Applying foundational Arabic grammar in familiar contexts.
Demonstrating awareness of appropriate language use and cultural etiquette.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify Arabic letters in their principal written forms and pronounce common letter–sound combinations.
Read and write familiar words and short phrases with increasing accuracy.
Greet others, introduce themselves and exchange simple personal information.
Ask and answer basic questions about people, places, objects and daily routines.
Use numbers, dates, times and everyday vocabulary in simple interactions.
Construct short affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences using beginner grammar patterns.
Understand the main meaning of slow, clearly spoken exchanges on familiar topics.
Participate in short practical dialogues with culturally appropriate expressions.

Course outline

Module 1

Orientation to Arabic Communication

Modern Standard Arabic and everyday communication contexts
Right-to-left reading and writing direction
Course expectations and beginner learning strategies
Common courtesy expressions and listening conventions

Module 2

Arabic Sounds and Pronunciation

Arabic consonants and vowels: an initial overview
Recognizing unfamiliar sounds through listening and repetition
Short versus long vowel sounds
Pronunciation of common words and names

Module 3

Arabic Alphabet and Letter Recognition

Alphabet sequence and letter names
Recognizing isolated letter shapes
Matching letters to their sounds
Visual discrimination of similar letters

Module 4

Letter Forms and Basic Handwriting

Initial, medial, final and isolated letter forms
Connecting and non-connecting letters
Writing direction and letter placement on the line
Copying short familiar words accurately

Module 5

Vowel Marks and Early Reading

Short vowel marks and sukun
Long vowels with alif, waw and ya
Reading syllables and simple vocalized words
Sounding out familiar expressions

Module 6

Greetings and Polite Expressions

Formal and informal greetings
Welcoming, thanking and apologizing
Common leave-taking expressions
Responding politely in short exchanges

Module 7

Introducing Yourself and Others

Stating names and nationalities
Asking where someone is from
Basic occupations and personal descriptions
Short self-introduction dialogues

Module 8

Personal Pronouns and Simple Sentences

Common independent personal pronouns
Basic nominal sentence patterns
Gender agreement in familiar examples
Building short statements about identity

Module 9

Questions and Everyday Answers

Basic question words: who, what, where and how
Yes/no questions and short responses
Asking for clarification and repetition
Practice with structured question–answer exchanges

Module 10

Numbers and Everyday Quantities

Numbers used in common daily situations
Giving phone numbers and simple quantities
Asking about prices and amounts
Recognizing spoken numbers in context

Module 11

Family and People

Core vocabulary for family relationships
Introducing family members
Simple descriptions of people
Possessive expressions in familiar phrases

Module 12

Common Objects and Places

Classroom, home and workplace vocabulary
Identifying and naming familiar objects
Using basic demonstratives
Asking what something is

Module 13

Definite and Indefinite Nouns

The definite article al-
Recognizing sun and moon letters in pronunciation
Gender of common nouns
Simple noun–adjective combinations

Module 14

Adjectives and Basic Descriptions

Colors, sizes and common qualities
Describing objects and people
Introductory adjective agreement
Short descriptive speaking activities

Module 15

Days, Dates and Time

Days of the week and months
Asking and telling simple time
Basic date expressions
Discussing schedules and appointments

Module 16

Daily Routines and Common Verbs

High-frequency verbs in everyday contexts
Simple present-tense patterns for familiar subjects
Talking about routine activities
Using time expressions with daily actions

Module 17

Food, Drinks and Ordering

Common food and beverage vocabulary
Expressing basic preferences
Making simple requests and orders
Role-play in a café or restaurant

Module 18

Directions and Locations

Common places in a city or building
Location words and basic prepositions
Asking where places are
Following short, simple directions

Module 19

Shopping and Basic Transactions

Names of everyday goods
Asking prices and quantities
Useful phrases for buying items
Short buyer–seller dialogues

Module 20

Listening and Reading for Everyday Meaning

Recognizing key words in slow spoken dialogues
Reading short notices, signs and messages
Finding names, numbers and familiar information
Using context to support understanding

Module 21

Writing Short Practical Messages

Completing simple personal-information forms
Writing basic sentences about self and family
Composing short greetings and messages
Checking letter connections and spelling

Module 22

Arabic Social and Cultural Etiquette

Respectful forms of address and greetings
Common courtesy conventions in Arabic-speaking settings
Language choices for familiar social situations
Avoiding misunderstandings in cross-cultural interactions

Module 23

Integrated Conversation Practice

Introducing oneself in a realistic exchange
Asking for information in familiar settings
Combining greetings, questions and simple descriptions
Peer role-plays with corrective feedback

Module 24

Review and End-of-Course Assessment

Consolidation of alphabet, vocabulary and grammar
Guided listening and reading comprehension checks
Short writing and pronunciation tasks
Practical speaking assessment and individual feedback

Course at a glance

Duration1 month

Modules24

LanguageEnglish / Arabic

FormatClassroom

TimingMorning or evening · Mon–Fri

You'll be able to

Identify Arabic letters in their principal written forms and pronounce common letter–sound combinations.
Read and write familiar words and short phrases with increasing accuracy.
Greet others, introduce themselves and exchange simple personal information.

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Who should attend

Non-Arabic-speaking adults beginning their study of Arabic.

Expatriate professionals and residents seeking basic communication skills in Arabic-speaking environments.

Customer-facing employees who interact with Arabic-speaking colleagues or visitors.

Learners preparing to progress to Arabic Level 02.

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Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers – Level 01

Duration1 month

DaysMonday to Friday

TimingMorning or evening

LocationAbu Dhabi centre

COMPUBASE TRAINING CENTER ABU DHABI

Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers courses
Course overview This beginner-level Arabic language course introduces non-Arabic-speaking learners to the essential sounds, script, vocabulary and sentence patterns needed for simple everyday communication. Through guided listening, speaking, reading and writing practice, participants learn to exchange basic personal information, understand familiar expressions and navigate common social situations. The course emphasizes practical Modern Standard Arabic while introducing useful everyday expressions, with supportive pronunciation practice and cultural context. No previous knowledge of Arabic is required. Training methodology Trainer-led demonstrations and guided pronunciation drills; visual vocabulary activities; short listening dialogues; paired speaking tasks and role-plays; script tracing and writing practice; reading exercises; cultural scenarios; frequent formative checks; and an integrated end-of-course communication assessment. Activities are differentiated for learners unfamiliar with the Arabic alphabet. Target competencies Recognizing and producing common Arabic sounds and letter forms. Reading and writing familiar words and short basic sentences. Using essential greetings, introductions and polite expressions. Understanding simple questions and short everyday exchanges. Communicating basic personal, numerical, time and location information. Applying foundational Arabic grammar in familiar contexts. Demonstrating awareness of appropriate language use and cultural etiquette. Course objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Identify Arabic letters in their principal written forms and pronounce common letter–sound combinations. Read and write familiar words and short phrases with increasing accuracy. Greet others, introduce themselves and exchange simple personal information. Ask and answer basic questions about people, places, objects and daily routines. Use numbers, dates, times and everyday vocabulary in simple interactions. Construct short affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences using beginner grammar patterns. Understand the main meaning of slow, clearly spoken exchanges on familiar topics. Participate in short practical dialogues with culturally appropriate expressions. Course outline Orientation to Arabic Communication Modern Standard Arabic and everyday communication contexts Right-to-left reading and writing direction Course expectations and beginner learning strategies Common courtesy expressions and listening conventions Arabic Sounds and Pronunciation Arabic consonants and vowels: an initial overview Recognizing unfamiliar sounds through listening and repetition Short versus long vowel sounds Pronunciation of common words and names Arabic Alphabet and Letter Recognition Alphabet sequence and letter names Recognizing isolated letter shapes Matching letters to their sounds Visual discrimination of similar letters Letter Forms and Basic Handwriting Initial, medial, final and isolated letter forms Connecting and non-connecting letters Writing direction and letter placement on the line Copying short familiar words accurately Vowel Marks and Early Reading Short vowel marks and sukun Long vowels with alif, waw and ya Reading syllables and simple vocalized words Sounding out familiar expressions Greetings and Polite Expressions Formal and informal greetings Welcoming, thanking and apologizing Common leave-taking expressions Responding politely in short exchanges Introducing Yourself and Others Stating names and nationalities Asking where someone is from Basic occupations and personal descriptions Short self-introduction dialogues Personal Pronouns and Simple Sentences Common independent personal pronouns Basic nominal sentence patterns Gender agreement in familiar examples Building short statements about identity Questions and Everyday Answers Basic question words: who, what, where and how Yes/no questions and short responses Asking for clarification and repetition Practice with structured question–answer exchanges Numbers and Everyday Quantities Numbers used in common daily situations Giving phone numbers and simple quantities Asking about prices and amounts Recognizing spoken numbers in context Family and People Core vocabulary for family relationships Introducing family members Simple descriptions of people Possessive expressions in familiar phrases Common Objects and Places Classroom, home and workplace vocabulary Identifying and naming familiar objects Using basic demonstratives Asking what something is Definite and Indefinite Nouns The definite article al- Recognizing sun and moon letters in pronunciation Gender of common nouns Simple noun–adjective combinations Adjectives and Basic Descriptions Colors, sizes and common qualities Describing objects and people Introductory adjective agreement Short descriptive speaking activities Days, Dates and Time Days of the week and months Asking and telling simple time Basic date expressions Discussing schedules and appointments Daily Routines and Common Verbs High-frequency verbs in everyday contexts Simple present-tense patterns for familiar subjects Talking about routine activities Using time expressions with daily actions Food, Drinks and Ordering Common food and beverage vocabulary Expressing basic preferences Making simple requests and orders Role-play in a café or restaurant Directions and Locations Common places in a city or building Location words and basic prepositions Asking where places are Following short, simple directions Shopping and Basic Transactions Names of everyday goods Asking prices and quantities Useful phrases for buying items Short buyer–seller dialogues Listening and Reading for Everyday Meaning Recognizing key words in slow spoken dialogues Reading short notices, signs and messages Finding names, numbers and familiar information Using context to support understanding Writing Short Practical Messages Completing simple personal-information forms Writing basic sentences about self and family Composing short greetings and messages Checking letter connections and spelling Arabic Social and Cultural Etiquette Respectful forms of address and greetings Common courtesy conventions in Arabic-speaking settings Language choices for familiar social situations Avoiding misunderstandings in cross-cultural interactions Integrated Conversation Practice Introducing oneself in a realistic exchange Asking for information in familiar settings Combining greetings, questions and simple descriptions Peer role-plays with corrective feedback Review and End-of-Course Assessment Consolidation of alphabet, vocabulary and grammar Guided listening and reading comprehension checks Short writing and pronunciation tasks Practical speaking assessment and individual feedback
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