Language Centre
Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners 1 On Campus - intensive course August 2026
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Key information
Key information
- Duration
- 3 August – 7 August 2026
- Attendance mode
- Daytime, on campus
Course overview
This is a 1-week daytime intensive on campus course aimed at complete beginners and is designed to enable learners to communicate in Modern Standard Arabic within a limited range of everyday situations.
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the recognised means of formal spoken and written communication. It is used throughout the Arabic-speaking world on official occasions, in education and the media. This course is delivered by the Language Centre.
Arabic (MSA) Beginners 1 Intensive On Campus August 2026 timetable:
| Day | Date | Time* |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3 August | 10am - 3pm |
| Tuesday | 4 August | 10am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 5 August | 10am - 3pm |
| Thursday | 6 August | 10am - 3pm |
| Friday | 7 August | 10am - 3pm |
*There is a 1 hour lunch break each day
Method
The course is taught in English and Arabic and includes an appropriate exposure to Arabic grammar and vocabulary, while developing the skills of comprehension in listening and reading, and the skills of expression in speaking and writing.
Materials
Our course materials page shows you what you need to buy for this course. Course materials are not included in the course fee.
Fees
- £399
Please see our course fees for full information and discounts available.
Location
SOAS, University of London. See SOAS campus map.
Room details will be provided in the course confirmation correspondence.
Structure
Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners 1
In this course you will:
- recognise and use the Arabic alphabet
- be comfortable with the pronunciation of the letters
- understand the difference between feminine and masculine forms
- use common greetings
- introduce yourself
- share your nationality, profession, and family
- form simple sentences
- describe things like your town and objects
- make polite requests
- explain what belongs to who
- ask basic questions
- understand features of dialects
- understand the iḍafa structure
The above is an indication of content that may be covered over the duration of the course but it could vary depending on the level and progress of students in the class.
Terms and conditions
Before applying, please be sure that you have read the SOAS Language Centre terms and conditions.
How to apply
This Arabic (MSA) Beginners 1 intensive course is aimed at complete beginners, no previous knowledge is required.
Please note that places are first come first served. Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 19 July, whichever is soonest.
Continuing your study
This course is equivalent to completing MSA Beginners 1 level. Students who complete this course may be able to join the Beginners 2 course starting starting October 2026.
