Course Title: CERTIFICATE IN ARABIC LEVEL 1

Description

This program is jointly offered by As-Siddiq Centre for Islamic Studies Pte Ltd and the Arab Community College, based in Amman, Jordan.

The certificate in Arabic language provides students with skills that enable and qualify them to communicate effectively in Arabic in the four areas of language acquisition: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.

In addition to these communicative skills, students will simultaneously gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the cultural diversity.

The certificate programme has three levels (Level 1, 2 & 3), and students will complete about 96 hours of learning for each level before going to the next level. Lessons will be conducted in Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) with usage of English to facilitate understanding.

Course Requirement

Prospective students must be at least 16 years old, and be able to read the Qur'an, and preferably be able to write Arabic letters. For those who cannot read they may join our Recite! Qur'an Course. Students should have a deep passion to learn Arabic and a strong commitment to follow through.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Read Arabic texts with basic structures.
• Understand basic conversations or understand the gist of conversations dealing with familiar topics.
• Talk on familiar and simple topics with reasonable fluency.
• Write a short personal text or letter about familiar subjects.

Course Details - Certificate in Arabic Level 1

Commencement date: Wednesday 5 March 2014
Time: 8 to 10 pm on Wednesday, 2 to 4 pm on Saturday
Frequency: Twice a week
Teacher: Sidi Abid Essalah
Text: Al-Arabiyah Bayna Yadaik
Medium of Instruction: English / Arabic
Duration : 7 months
Fee : $150 x 7 months (inclusive book & notes) or $1,050 Full Course Fee
Venue: 152 Still Road Singapore 423991

For enquiries: call 65474407 or email saira@simplyislam.sg

About the Teacher

Sidi Abid Essalah is a native-Arab from Tunisia, and has a Bachelor's Degree in English Language & Literature from University of Tunis. He has worked as a teacher and translator/interepreter in Tunisia from 2005 to 2012. He also received education in United Kingdom. Since November 2012, he has been employed at SimplyIslam as a full-time Arabic Language Translator/Interpreter. He is currently conducting interpretation projects with Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs and companies, and regularly translate official documents for individuals, corporates and agencies. He is proficient in Arabic, English and French.