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This course is an introduction to Standard Modern Arabic, which is used on television and in newspapers throughout the Arabic-speaking world. Learn how to engage in simple small talk, including giving greetings, describing hobbies, friends and family, and asking and answering questions about travel, weather, food and restaurants. Practice reading and writing simple sentences using the Arabic alphabetic writing system.
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For the high beginner who has some familiarity with Arabic, this course provides simple conversation practice with introductions, weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays, customs and traditions. Focus on present and past tense, asking and answering questions and making comparisons. Read and write short passages.
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Engage in extended conversation in Arabic about social relationships, health, geography and the arts. Learn how to describe people, places and things. Expand your present, past and future tense usage by talking about personal experiences. Read and write descriptions and short texts.
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This intermediate level course in Arabic provides extended conversation practice with TV and technology, sports, architecture and film. Review the past and future tenses. Learn how to write and talk about events, opinions and preferences. Read a variety of texts.
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At the end of this course, you will be able to hold conversations with native speakers on a variety of subjects including current events, literature, history, and social status. Practice your small talk and dining etiquette. You will also be able to write a short narrative essay, write and discuss a summary and express more complex ideas.
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For the most advanced student, this course offers the opportunity to practice conversational skills related to current events and business, fashion, fads, music and pop culture with native speakers. You will also learn how to write an expository essay, give a short presentation, express sophisticated ideas and read more sophisticated texts.
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