Modern Standard Arabic

Course details

The Modern Standard Arabic course consists of 9 modules that utilises a conversation-based teaching method. Students would be taught how to speak, understand, read and write standard Arabic. After completing all 9 levels, students will be given a chance to attend our O-level Preparatory Course, and subsequently guided to obtain their O-level certification in Arabic (Syllabus 3186).

Course Outline

• This 12-week course, with a total of 9 levels, aims to provide participants with the basic linguistic foundation in Modern Standard Arabic.
• Expand vocabulary and understanding of the use of the language through interaction and engagement.
• In addition to the class, participants are granted access to laboratory sessions with the use of the Rosetta Stone Dynamic Immersion Program. The lab sessions provides flexibility and a high level of vocabulary retention for the students.
• At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the ability to speak and understand basic Arabic.

Pre-Requisite

• MSA 1: Ability to read simple Arabic; basically means you know your alif-baa-taa.
• MSA 2 onwards: Must pass the Final Exam for the previous level with a grade of “” or better.

Course Structure

• Introduction to Arabic
• Certificatoin in Fundamental MSA MSA 1-MSA 3
• Certification in Intermediate MSA MSA 4-MSA 6
• Certificate in Pre-Advanced MSA MSA 7-MSA 9
• O-Level Certification in Arabic