SimplyArabic Conversational Course

Learning to speak Arabic can actually be enjoyable and fun! The SimplyArabic Conversational course has been specially designed for those who wish to acquire a basic proficiency in spoken Arabic. 

Mr Muhammad Salleh is an interesting & likeable person. Lessons are fun & flexible and spontaneous which is good.
Timothy Sean Nirmalan

The course imparts basic communicative skills in spoken Arabic and covers basic conversational topics for everyday situations from airport to hotel, eating to clothing, restaurant to shopping and more. 

This short course provides conversational practices with important phrases and words that are commonly used by tourists, business travellers and people dealing with Arab travellers and visitors (e.g. sales and retail staff).  In just 1 month the participant will learn enough Arabic phrases and words to conduct typical conversations with confidence. This Basic Conversational course is conducted over 8 lessons. 

COURSE REQUIREMENT
No knowledge, exposure or familiarity to the Arabic language is required. Although this is a short course, it is important that the student has an interest to learn about the Arabic language, either for personal reasons (e.g. travel, etc) or otherwise (e.g. business, etc). 

Students completing this course may then pursue the SimplyArabic Reading/Writing Course, and the SimplyArabic Certificate in Arabic Studies course.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?

• Individuals who are beginning an interest in learning the Arabic language.
• Individuals who intend to pursue a deeper study of the Arabic language - this course would be an excellent introduction to the language.
• Individuals who plan to travel to an Arabic-speaking country (e.g. Saudi Arabia, Syria, Qatar, etc)
• Business professionals who are in liaisons with Arabic speakers, as the skills learned will enhance the association.
• Company staff that will be stationed in an Arabic speaking country or region.
• Retail staff who regularly or intermittently service Arabic-speaking clients.

COURSE DATE & DETAILS
This is an ongoing course conducted throughout the year. The following is the next commencement:

• Wednesday 2 November 2011 (Registration now Open!)

Time: 8 pm to 10 pm
Sessions: Twice a week. Dates: Wed 2, Tue 8, Wed 9, Mon 14, Wed 16, Mon 21, Wed 23, Mon 28 November 2011
Teachers: Muhammad Salleh
No. of Lessons: 8
Fee: $150 complete course fee (inclusive book/notes)

Enquiries: Call 65474407 or email saira@simplyislam.sg

COURSE OVERVIEW

• Introduction & History of Arabic Language
• Alphabets
• Masculine & Feminine
• Simple Writing
• Arabic Numerals (1-1000)
• Verbs & Nouns
• Getting to know
• Places Around Town
• Transportation
• Directions & Instructions
• At the Airport
• In the Hotel 
• In the Restaurant
• In the Bank
• At the Post Office 
• The Hospital
• In a Shopping Mall
• A Holiday  
• Sightseeing 
• Months & Seasons
• Days and Timings
• Islamic & Arabic Culture
• Culture & relations in Arabic-speaking countries
• Exercises, Games & Assessments

TEACHERS

Muhammad Salleh is a graduate of Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah and has completed his full-time pre-university studies at the madrasah. He also studied at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is an accredited Asatizah certified by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore and the Asatizah Recognition Board, and currently teaches at SimplyIslam’s weekend Islamic school.  He is SimplyIslam’s full-time Arabic Language Coordinator and regularly conducts Arabic language courses, translation and interpretation assignments.  He is also an expert on Prophetic healing and medicine and regularly conducts the “Prophetic Healing” course at SimplyIslam.  He also plays the Oud, an Arab musical stringed instrument similar to the lute/guitar. He is proficient in Arabic, English and Malay.