Adult Arabic Language Courses - Fall 2024
Virtual Arabic for Adults Language Courses
Ready to learn a new language while fostering community? Join Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture for our Arabic course led by the talented Ms. Noora Alrawi! Our classes offer a supportive and engaging environment for learners at various levels. Whether you're just beginning or advancing your skills, we have something for you. The courses offered throughout the year are: Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beginner 3, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2. Each course follows a carefully tailored curriculum, designed to meet the needs of our students. All classes are conducted online, allowing you to learn from the comfort of your home, while connecting with others on a similar journey.
About the Teacher, Ms. Noora AlRawi
Our classes are taught by Ms. Noora AlRawi, who has a B.A. in Fine Arts from Purdue University. She is a certified Arabic instructor with STARTALK Program based at the University of Maryland. Noora has taught Arabic at Penn State University since 2011. Her other experiences include teaching elementary age students at private schools and institutions for many years and is currently teaching Arabic at University of Delaware.
What have students said about Ms. Noora's teaching style?
"Ms. Noora brings a lot of knowledge and experience to teaching Arabic to beginners, which I found very helpful. She always makes time for questions and attempts to explain away confusion."
"Friendly - fun - not judging - explains well."
"She’s so kind and patient. She goes the extra mile in explaining things."
"Ms. Noora takes the time to answer all questions in depth and with great clarity. She also treats all students the same, regardless of their familiarity with Arabic."
"She prepares us for what is coming next while teaching the current lesson. She is easy to be with and encourages questions."
Arabic for Adults Spring 2025
Program Details:
Classes run: February 10th through April 21st, 2025
Format: Live, virtual classes via Zoom
Duration: 10 weeks (20 sessions, 2 per week)
Cost: $400 for the full course (just $20 per session!)
Exclusive Offer: Students who complete Beginner I and II with us receive a 50% discount on Beginner III!
Each course requires an additional 3 hours of study outside of class time to maximize your learning experience. We use the textbook Mastering Arabic 1 With Online Audio by Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Gaafar, which can be conveniently purchased here.
Once registered, you'll be added to our Google Classroom platform where you’ll find the syllabus, class recordings, and your Zoom link.
Course Schedule for Spring 2025:
Beginner I: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM (ET) - registration here
Beginner II: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM (ET) - registration here
Not sure which level is right for you? If you have any prior experience with Arabic, take our placement test to find the best fit. If you're brand new to the language, Beginner I is the perfect place to start!
By registering with Al-Bustan Arabic for Adults classes, you will also have access to an exclusive online series of lectures about Arabic culture, language and arts by contributors both in the United States and abroad. A 50% discount on Beginner III tuition is granted to students who attend Beginner I + II levels with Al-Bustan. The textbook used for this course is Mastering Arabic 1 by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar.
With any questions about our courses, please feel free to reach out to arabic@albustanseeds.org.