Arabic Course: Speaking & Listening (Level 1A)

Build confidence in spoken Arabic with our Arabic language short courses online.

This beginner-friendly course is designed for complete beginners and focuses on building strong foundations in spoken Arabic and listening comprehension. You’ll learn how Arabic sounds, how it is spoken in everyday contexts, and how to communicate clearly using simple vocabulary and basic sentence structures.

The course introduces Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) alongside commonly heard spoken varieties, helping you understand how Arabic works across different regions. You’ll focus on pronunciation from the very beginning, learning how to recognise and produce Arabic sounds — including those that don’t exist in English — and how these sounds affect meaning.

Classes are interactive, practical, and supportive, with plenty of guided listening and speaking practice. Alongside language skills, you’ll gain insight into Arabic culture and communication styles, helping you feel more confident engaging with Arabic speakers in real-life situations.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Arabic Speaking & Listening course, you should be able to:

• Speak clearly and be understood in simple, everyday situations
• Understand the basic principles of Modern Standard Arabic
• Recognise differences between formal Arabic and spoken varieties
• Develop an ear for Arabic sounds, rhythm, and pronunciation
• Take part in simple spoken interactions using basic phrases
• Understand and use a small range of expressions from different dialects
• Demonstrate introductory understanding of Arabic culture and customs

Course content

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

Topics

• Greetings and introductions
• Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and spoken varieties
• Asking and responding to simple questions
• Numbers, time, and seasons
• Cultural practices and taboos
• Basic language principles

Grammar

• Arabic alphabet and pronunciation (MSA focus)
• Recognising soft and emphatic sounds
• Word order and basic sentence structure
• Gender
• Formal and spoken Arabic

Intended audience

Who is this Arabic Speaking & Listening course for? 

• Complete beginners with no prior experience learning Arabic
• Learners interested in spoken Arabic and listening skills
• People curious about Arabic language, culture, and sound systems
• Anyone wanting a gentle, supported introduction to Arabic communication

Course venue

Online via Zoom

• Zoom details. We will email you the zoom login details on the day of your class.
• Requirement: A device (preferably a computer) and 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 Arabic for Beginners Course: Speaking and Listening and Arabic for Beginners Course: Reading and Writing.

Talk Arabic(Book/CD Pack) -The ideal Arabic course for absolute beginners(opens in a new tab)

ISBN: 9781406680164

ISBN-10: 1406680168

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

Certificate of attendance

Achievement Recognition

Upon successful completion of the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, recognising your participation and commitment to learning Arabic.

Additional information

• Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
• Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.