Arabic Course: Speaking & Listening (Level 1A)

Build confidence speaking and understanding Arabic with our Arabic language short courses online!

Interested in learning Arabic but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly course is designed specifically for students who want to start communicating in Arabic without feeling overwhelmed by reading and writing. With a strong focus on speaking and listening, you'll begin using practical, everyday Arabic from your very first class.

You'll learn how Arabic sounds, how its rhythm and pronunciation work, and how to recognise and produce important sounds that don't exist in English. Through interactive speaking activities and realistic everyday situations, you'll build confidence introducing yourself, asking simple questions, and understanding common expressions used in conversation.

The course introduces Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) alongside commonly heard spoken varieties, giving you a practical foundation for communicating with Arabic speakers across different regions. Along the way, you'll also gain insight into Arabic culture and communication styles, helping you engage more naturally and confidently in real-life situations.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Arabic Speaking & Listening course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Speaking clearly in simple, everyday situations
• Understanding basic spoken Arabic in familiar contexts
• Understanding the role of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in everyday communication
• Identifying differences between formal Arabic and spoken varieties
• Developing an ear for Arabic sounds, rhythm and pronunciation
• Participating in simple conversations using basic vocabulary and phrases
• Recognising and using common expressions from widely spoken Arabic varieties
• Demonstrating an introductory understanding of Arabic culture and communication styles

Course content

What will be covered in this Arabic Speaking & Listening course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Topics such as:

• Greetings and introductions
• Asking and responding to simple questions
• Numbers, time and seasons
• Everyday interactions and social situations
• Cultural practices and communication norms

Communication skills:

• Developing clear pronunciation and sound recognition
• Listening for key words and meaning
• Building confidence in simple spoken conversations
• Recognising differences between formal and spoken Arabic

Grammar concepts may include:

• Arabic alphabet and sound system (spoken focus)
• Recognising soft and emphatic sounds
• Word order and basic sentence structure
• Gender
• Differences between formal and spoken Arabic

Intended audience

Who is this Arabic Speaking & Listening course for? 

This course is ideal for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of Arabic, as well as anyone wanting to build practical speaking and listening skills before learning to read and write the language.

Whether you're learning Arabic for travel, work, family connections, cultural interest, or to engage more confidently with Arabic-speaking communities, this course offers a supportive and practical introduction to spoken Arabic.

Course venue

Online via Zoom

Zoom access details will be provided prior to your class.

Requirements:

• A computer, tablet or smartphone
• A stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Notebook and pen
• Course textbook (see below)

Textbook

Please purchase the course textbook, which is used for both this course and our Arabic Course: Reading & Writing (Level 1B).

Talk Arabic (Book/CD Pack): The ideal Arabic course for absolute beginners

ISBN: 9781406680164
ISBN-10: 1406680168

We recommend purchasing your textbook once your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start date). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fe

Certificate of attendance

Achievement Recognition

Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.

This certificate recognises your participation and commitment to learning Arabic.