Beginner Conversation Classes (EST)

Course Description:

In our Beginner Arabic group conversation classes, we will focus on conversing with:

  • Greetings & Replies 
  • Pleases & Thank yous
  • Adjectives & Nouns 
  • Pseudo Verbs 
  • Countries & Nationalities 
  • Simple present tense
  • Present continuous and
  • Future tenses

This course is ideal for anyone that has no Arabic background as well as someone who is looking to improve their conversational skills. With these classes, you will learn the basics of the Arabic language, learn how to introduce yourself and greet others; practice talking about your work, daily routines, days of the week; and food related vocabulary. Each week, we will cover a theme, and we will practice through communicative activities. Group activities, role play, debates, listening activities, and relaxed conversations makes this course an excellent way of improving your conversational skills.
All word-learning and required course material will be provided prior to the sessions. By the end of this level, you will have a good grasp of the Arabic language. You will learn new and sophisticated vocabulary, and build confidence on using verbs in conversations. This class will cover materials from Book 1—Ya Ahla w Sahla and Book 2—Shu Fi ma Fi. Please check our Adult textbooks available for you. You don’t need to buy the textbooks for this course! 

Please note if the session has 2 students or less the class duration will be 1 hour.

Prerequisites:

  • This is a Beginner conversation course no prerequists are required. 
  • The goal of this course is to focus on speaking. We won’t be learning how to read or write. 

If you feel you’re not quite up to speed, the Internet is full of resources to help you start learning Arabic. Additionally, we offer to help with that as well.

Our Instagram “word-of-the-day” and instructional YouTube videos will give you some basic vocabulary and grammar lessons, but you must consider signing up for our Levantine Arabic Masterclass. This course is designed to help you complete beginner’s level, and teaches through instructional videos. So, there is less pressure to be conversationally fluent.

Just bring your smile & join our class 🙂

If you’re unsure if you’re ready to take this class, please get in touch! Email carol@nasmaofny.com

Details:

The course is 8 weeks long. The class hosts 6 students max, and the duration of the class is 75 minutes taking place twice a week. You will get access to a Whatsapp group where you can ask and get answers to questions you may have. Material and vocabulary will be provided prior to the course.

On completion of the program, you will:

  • Be able to conjugate verbs in the present, future, and present-continuous tenses.
  • Be able to introduce yourself, speak about your work, daily routine, order food from a restaurant, or a supermarket, and a lot more using the Levantine dialect!

  Mirna (session 1)

Marhaba! Eveyone,
I am Mirna, a devoted educator with a Master’s degree. I have a background as a content manager and creator, where I played a crucial role in developing digital educational content and customized books for underprivileged children.
My diverse experience spans teaching Levantine Arabic and various subjects for both kids and adults. Beyond the traditional classroom setting, I actively engaged in organizing school activities and supporting the education of Syrian refugee students.
Additionally, I’ve volunteered my time to coordinate meetings, trips, and camps for children and youth groups. As a committed individual, my aim is to make meaningful contributions to the field of education and community development.

 

  Carol (Session 2)

As a native Arabic speaker, sharing the love for my language and culture is very important to me. I have been teaching Arabic since 2010. I have developed Arabic curriculums for both kids and adults. After more than 11 years of teaching, success has strengthened my foundation to provide our youngest generation with the intellectual stimulation and educational advantage gained through early exposure to other languages. I have published three Levantine textbooks and children stories in the Levantine dialect. I’m currently working on my 4th Adult textbook.

Through Nasma, I want to highlight the beauty of the Arab World and positively impacts today’s youth through education and acceptance.

Price:  $375
Duration:  10 weeks 
Lectures: 16
Group:  6 Students
Dates:

March: 19 / 21 / 26/ 28

April: 2/ 4/ 9/ 11/ 16/ 18/ 23/ 25/ 30

May: 2/ 7/ 9
Time:  7:00pm to 8:15pm EST