Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

This course is part of Arabic for Beginners Specialization

Instructor: Dr. Sami Bachir Mejri

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

30 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Focus on enriching your vocabulary and cultural understanding.
Describe the world around you, from 'Senses and Body Parts' to 'Time and Location.'
Master the language of 'Daily Routines and Functions.'

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course is the second of a three-course specialization in elementary Arabic. Communicating in Arabic Culture begins with specifically delving into terms related to education and school-related terminology. Speaking Arabic as a second language in a culturally and internationally diverse workspace can offer significant rewards.

Furthermore, proficiency in Arabic becomes exceptionally valuable when traveling to or working in Arabic-speaking countries, particularly in situations involving financial transactions. In our technology-driven world, where technology impacts nearly every facet of life, from transportation efficiency and safety to access to food, healthcare, socialization, and productivity, the internet's power has facilitated the formation of global communities for the easy sharing of ideas and resources, as exemplified by this course. Understanding the human body's various parts in the context of international sports and medicine is of paramount importance. This course, therefore, focuses on the multifaceted uses of body parts, both physical and emotional, as forms of expression in Arabic culture.

This module focuses on the everyday phrases of interpersonal communication both in personal and professional settings.

What's included

7 videos3 readings6 assignments

7 videosTotal 20 minutes

Course Introduction1 minute
Course Overview2 minutes
Introduction Dialogue8 minutes
Family and Friends4 minutes
Feelings and Emotions 3 minutes
Feelings and Emotions Review1 minute
Professions and Workplaces2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Specialization Syllabus15 minutes
Complete List of Vocabulary with Phonetics 10 minutes
Resources and Sample Sentences (Reading/Listening)10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 140 minutes

Family and Friends Quiz20 minutes
Feelings and Emotions Quiz20 minutes
Family, Friends, and Emotions Summative Quiz30 minutes
Professions and Workplaces Quiz20 minutes
Module 1 Summative Quiz30 minutes
Introduction Dialogue Quiz (Practice)20 minutes

This module will focus on how the basic restructuring and formulation of sentences in the Arabic language.

What's included

5 videos3 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 7 minutes

Senses and Body Parts2 minutes
Locations1 minute
Time1 minute
Directions and Places2 minutes
School Vocabulary and Activities2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Time Vocabulary10 minutes
AI-Assisted Arabic Keyboard 10 minutes
1000 Basic & Useful Arabic Phrases for Conversation Video10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Directions Quiz20 minutes
Senses, Directions, and Locations Summative Quiz30 minutes
School and Activities Quiz30 minutes
Home, School Items, and Activities Summative Quiz30 minutes
Locations and Places Quiz (Practice)10 minutes
Vocabulary Short Quiz (Practice)10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Arabic Conversations: Navigating Daily Interactions10 minutes

Learning a second language requires the learner to engage in and explore the cultural frameworks of language and those who speak it. This Module focuses on the cultural and traditional celebrations within the Arabic speaking world. The activities will also center around historical and contemporary landmarks within some Arabic countries.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

What's included

3 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 5 minutes

Personal Preferences1 minute
Daily Routines and Functions2 minutes
Course Outro1 minute

2 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Likes and Dislikes in Arabic10 minutes
Resources for Preferences and Daily Routines20 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Preferences and Daily Routines Quiz30 minutes
Module 4 Summative Quiz30 minutes
Personal Preferences Quiz (Practice)10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Cultural Fluency in Arabic: Nonverbal Signals10 minutes

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Dr. Sami Bachir Mejri

Khalifa University

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