Overview
Course summary
Designed for learners with upper-intermediate Arabic, this course will help you communicate with greater fluency, accuracy and confidence in a wide range of social, academic and professional situations.
You will expand your grammar and vocabulary while exploring contemporary cultural, social and political issues in Arabic-speaking countries and communities.
The typical exit level is CEFR B1.2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Who is this class for?
This course is the natural progression from Arabic Grade 4 or an equivalent course. It is for learners with a solid intermediate level of Arabic who want to develop greater fluency, accuracy and confidence.
Discounts and offers
Take advantage of the Early Bird discount and save 10%! The offer is automatically applied at checkout and expires on Monday 31 August 2026.
Course structure
Teaching
This course uses a communicative approach, with Arabic used as much as possible. Interactive classes include role-play, group discussions, presentations and collaborative tasks to help you communicate confidently in real-life situations.
Grammar and language structures are introduced in context and practised through social, academic and professional scenarios. You will also develop transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, teamwork, research, presentation, self-management and reflection.
Alongside weekly classes, you will undertake regular independent study. Online activities and other learning materials are provided through Blackboard, the University's Virtual Learning Environment. You will also work with authentic Arabic-language sources to develop your language skills, cultural awareness and research skills.
Learning resources
All learning resources are provided through Blackboard.
Semester breakdown
The course is taught over two semesters. You must complete semester 1 before progressing to semester 2.
Semester 1: 21 September to 11 December 2026
Semester 2: 18 January to 9 April 2027
You will attend one two-hour workshop each week. There is a one-week teaching break in week 6 of each semester.
Workshop: Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm.
Indicative topics include:
- work and employability in a global context
- current political, economic and social affairs
- political systems and legal issues
- freedom and democracy
- ethnic and religious minorities
- diversity and identity
- standard Arabic and dialects in contemporary culture
- Arabic culture through film, literature, music and fashion
There is no summative assessment for short course participants.
Booking
Interested in one-to-one tuition?
Our flexible one-to-one language courses focus on your needs to help you progress with the language of your choice. Lessons can be tailored to your needs, level and capability.
This course is ideal for highly motivated students who want to make quick progress in improving their language skills. Lesson times are flexible.
If you're interested, please apply via this form, and we'll be in touch with further information.