Arabic Course For Beginners
Practical, project-driven Arabic for the UAE — learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) foundations plus high-frequency Emirati phrases. This beginner course combines live instructor-led labs, short daily practice tasks, and role-plays so you can read basic Arabic script, hold survival-level conversations, and navigate everyday UAE situations.
- 12 weeks · Weekend batches · Online & classroom
- Instructor-led live classes + hands-on labs, weekly assignments, recorded sessions.
- Real Life Scenarios + Downloadable phrasebook & certificate
About The Course
A.E.X.L’s Arabic for Beginners in Dubai (ARA 101) teaches core MSA essentials (alphabet, script, core grammar) while integrating practical Emirati phrases for shops, transport, and basic workplace interactions. The course focuses on speaking and listening fluency for everyday tasks, supported by weekly homework and audio practice. Learners will complete a short oral presentation and a final written check to demonstrate survival-level competence.
Why This Course Stands Out
• MSA foundation + Emirati toolkit: Build a durable script & grammar base while learning dialect phrases you’ll actually use in the UAE.
• Project-first speaking labs: Weekly role-plays and recorded homework create measurable speaking progress.
• Practical, workplace-aware vocabulary: Site/site-visit phrases, basic safety & instruction language, and sign-reading practice for confident field interactions.
• Placement & Certification: Get Authorized Certification after successfully completing the course, and get placement support.
Detailed Curriculum
• Learn your first 6 Arabic letters (ي ,ن ,ث ,ت ,ب ,ا)
• Master essential greetings: “Marhaba” & “As-salamu alaykum”
• Discover the UAE phrase of the week: “Shakbar?”
• Practice writing and connecting your first letters
• Expand with 7 new letters (ز ,ر ,ذ ,د ,خ ,ح ,ج)
• Learn time-specific greetings: “Good morning” & “Good evening”
• Introduce yourself: “My name is…” and “I am from…”
• Understand basic letter connection rules
• Master the remaining 15 Arabic letters
• Learn professions: “Engineer,” “Manager,” “Student”
• Ask and answer: “What is your job?”
• Understand gender concepts in Arabic
• Count from 0-100 with perfect pronunciation
• Learn family terms: Father, Mother, Brother, Sister
• Use “This is my…” to introduce family members
• Practice with ages, phone numbers, and prices
• Use descriptive words: Big, Small, Beautiful, New
• Master the definite article “Al-” (The)
• Describe places and people in Dubai
• Create simple sentences with adjectives
• Tell time in Arabic: Hours and minutes
• Learn days of the week
• Talk about your daily routine: “I wake up,” “I go to work”
• Use present tense for daily activities
• Learn food and drink vocabulary
• Master ordering phrases: “I would like…”
• Practice restaurant dialogues
• Ask for the bill and understand prices
• Learn place names: Mall, Restaurant, Hotel, Metro
• Use prepositions: “in,” “on,” “next to”
• Ask for directions: “Where is…?”
• Practice finding locations around Dubai
• Master question words: What, When, Where, How much
• Talk about hobbies and interests
• Ask about preferences: “What do you like to do?”
• Build longer, more meaningful conversations
• Learn essential Emirati dialect phrases
• Understand cultural etiquette and hospitality
• Practice souq vocabulary and bargaining
• Apply all skills in real-life Dubai scenarios
Learning Outcomes
- Read and write basic Arabic script and recognise letters in context.
- Hold short, functional spoken exchanges (introductions, asking for directions, shopping).
- Use key numbers, dates, prices and time expressions in real scenarios.
- Produce a short, rehearsed oral presentation and pass an oral proficiency check.
Who Should Enrol
- Complete beginners & new residents in the UAE.
- Frontline staff (reception, retail, hospitality) who need survival-level Arabic.
- Professionals who need basic Arabic for site visits, simple interactions, or reading signs.
Materials & Books Taught
• Instructor workbook & printable phrasebook (downloadable).
• Short audio drills and recorded model dialogues for daily listening practice.
• Vocab flashcards / Quizlet or Anki deck for spaced-repetition practice.
Student Reviews
Practical, friendly classes, the Emirati phrases, and sign-reading practice helped me feel confident at work and when I’m out shopping. The weekly recordings and teacher feedback made the biggest difference.
Lessons were practical and fast-paced in the right way. Real-life dialogues helped me order food, ask for directions, and speak confidently with customers in Arabic.
I needed basic Arabic for site visits and safety talks. The instructor focused on exactly the phrases I use on site now, and I can give and understand simple instructions without depending on a translator.
I needed basic Arabic for site visits and safety talks. The instructor focused on exactly the phrases I use on site — now I can give and understand simple instructions without depending on a translator.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes — the course starts with the alphabet and progresses to simple spoken exchanges and real-world role-plays.
A: The course teaches MSA as the core foundation and includes high-frequency Emirati phrases for everyday use. It targets survival-level dialect phrases only, not full dialect fluency.
A: To reach course outcomes, we recommend 30–60 minutes/day of guided self-study (audio drills, flashcards, and homework). This blended practice is required for certificate eligibility.
A: Yes — certificate awarded on successful completion of participation, mid-term and final assessments.