Arabic False Beginners

3 x 10 week terms with 10 classes per term. Lessons take place once a week and last 1.5 hours each. This gives a total of 45 hours tuition.

The course is aimed at a wide range of students with a general interest in Arabic with the following:
• one or two terms of Level 1 of the MLC Evening Programme or equivalent
• a pass at GCSE/O level obtained more than four years ago
• a recent GCSE/O level grade C or below

Duration - 1-3 terms - 10 weeks each term

Course Timing - Weekday Evenings

10 weeks - 1 term – 15 hours

£248 full fee; £176 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £130 for King’s students

20 weeks – 2 terms – 30 hours

£418 full fee; £317 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £237 for King’s students

30 weeks – 3 terms – 45 hours

£499 full fee; £379 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £289 for King’s students

We teach Modern Standard Arabic (written) and the educated spoken variety (an example of this is the Arabic as spoken on Al Jazeera satellite channel). After completing all three terms of False Beginners, students should be able to join a Level 2 or Level 3 class. Students should consult their tutor, who will be able to advise them on the best level to proceed to.