Beginner Arabic Program Curriculum
Start from zero and build a strong foundation in reading, speaking, and understanding Arabic through a structured and immersive 8-week program.
2026 Summer Program
Arabic Intensive – Beginner
Start from zero and build a strong foundation in reading, speaking, and understanding Arabic through a structured and immersive 8-week program.
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This beginner program follows the At-Takallum curriculum, focusing on building Arabic from the ground up through vocabulary, phonetics, sentence construction, and practical communication.
Students will develop reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills through guided lessons, structured exercises, and immersive classroom activities.
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Instructor | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday (12–3 PM) | Dr. Shadee Elmasry | Skills, speaking, immersion activities |
| Tuesday (7–10 PM) | Sh. Omar Abbasi | Core lessons from At-Takallum |
| Thursday (7–10 PM) | Sh. Omar Abbasi | Continuation of lessons + guided practice |
| Saturday (12–1:30 PM, Online) | Sh. Ryan Gyllenhammer | Exercises, drills, quizzes, exams |
8-Week Curriculum
Vocabulary & Basic Expressions
Takallum: Introductions, everyday objects, simple phrases.
Skills: Listening and repeating, basic speaking confidence.
Exercises: Matching words with images, recognition drills.
More Vocabulary & Sentence Basics
Takallum: Food, objects, daily life vocabulary.
Skills: Forming simple nominal sentences.
Exercises: Sentence completion and identification.
Arabic Letters & Sounds
Takallum: Alphabet recognition and pronunciation.
Skills: Correct articulation and listening discrimination.
Exercises: Writing and identifying letters.
Writing & Short Vowels
Takallum: Writing letters in different positions.
Skills: Reading simple words.
Exercises: Dictation + Midterm Assessment.
Word Formation & Basic Sentences
Takallum: Building words and short phrases.
Skills: Reading aloud and basic comprehension.
Exercises: Word construction drills.
Sentence Construction
Takallum: Simple sentence structures.
Skills: Speaking in full basic sentences.
Exercises: Structured drills and guided conversation.
Applied Practice
Takallum: Combining vocabulary and sentence structures.
Skills: Reading short passages and understanding context.
Exercises: Mixed drills and review.
Review & Final Assessment
Takallum: Full review of beginner material.
Skills: Reading, writing, and speaking integration.
Exercises: Final exam and evaluation.