Arabic Speaking & Listening 1A
Build confidence in spoken Arabic with this beginner-friendly online course designed for complete beginners. Focused on speaking and listening skills, you’ll develop strong foundations in pronunciation, everyday vocabulary, and simple sentence structures to communicate clearly in real-life situations.
The course introduces Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) alongside commonly heard spoken varieties, helping you understand how Arabic works across different regions. From your very first class, you’ll train your ear to recognise and produce Arabic sounds — including those not found in English — and understand how pronunciation affects meaning.
Classes are interactive, practical, and supportive, with guided listening and speaking activities. You’ll also gain insight into Arabic culture and communication styles, building confidence to engage with Arabic-speaking communities.
Course Content
- Greetings and introductions
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and spoken varieties
- Asking and answering simple questions
- Numbers, time, and seasons
- Arabic alphabet and pronunciation fundamentals
- Basic sentence structure, gender, and formal vs spoken Arabic
Schedule & Pricing
- Duration: 10-week course
- Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm (weekly sessions)
- Delivery: Fully online via Zoom
- Fee: $429
Textbook
- Talk Arabic (Book/CD Pack) by Jonathan Featherstone
- ISBN: 9781406680164
- Textbook not included in enrolment fee
Certificate
- Certificate of Attendance issued with minimum 80% attendance
Details
You will learn
- Speak clearly in simple everyday situations
- Understand key principles of Modern Standard Arabic
- Recognise differences between formal and spoken Arabic
You will get
- Interactive live online classes via Zoom
- Structured speaking and listening practice
- Certificate of Attendance (80% attendance required)
Appropriate for
Complete beginners with no prior Arabic experience, learners focused on speaking and listening skills, and individuals engaging with Arabic-speaking communities.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Talk Arabic (Book/CD Pack) textbook
- Computer with stable internet connection
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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