Proficiency Level Curriculum
CEFR-aligned structure from complete beginner to near-native expert
A1Beginner
Beginner — Basic User
🎯 Learn basic everyday Arabic communication
📚 Course Contents
- Arabic Alphabet (Letters & Sounds)
- Pronunciation Rules
- Basic Vocabulary (100–300 words)
- Nouns (Ism) & Verbs (Fi'l)
- Gender — Masculine/Feminine
- Simple Sentence Formation
- Self-Introduction & Greetings
- Numbers (1–100)
🧪 Assessment
- Basic speaking test
- Writing simple sentences
- Listening comprehension
📌 Use Cases
- ✔️ Visa requirement
- ✔️ Labour / entry-level jobs (Gulf)
A2Elementary
Elementary — Basic User
🎯 Understand and use simple Arabic in daily life
📚 Course Contents
- Sentence Structure
- Present & Past Tense
- Daily Conversation Practice
- Vocabulary (500–1000 words)
- Asking & Answering Questions
- Travel & Direction Language
- Listening Practice
🧪 Assessment
- Dialogue speaking
- Paragraph writing
- Listening test
📌 Use Cases
- ✔️ Visa interviews
- ✔️ Basic job communication
B1Intermediate
Intermediate — Independent User
🎯 Communicate with confidence in common situations
📚 Course Contents
- Advanced Grammar — All Tenses
- Prepositions & Connectors
- Paragraph Writing
- Role Play (market, office, travel)
- Reading Simple Arabic Texts
- Vocabulary (1500–2000 words)
🧪 Assessment
- Speaking test
- Reading comprehension
- Writing tasks
📌 Use Cases
- ✔️ Students
- ✔️ Office-level jobs
B2Upper-Int
Upper Intermediate — Independent User
🎯 Use Arabic for academic and professional purposes
📚 Course Contents
- Complex Sentence Structures
- Formal Arabic (Modern Standard — Fusha)
- Report Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Debate & Discussion
- Listening to Arabic News
🧪 Assessment
- Essay writing
- Oral presentation
- Listening comprehension
📌 Use Cases
- ✔️ University admission
- ✔️ Skilled / professional jobs
C1Advanced
Advanced — Proficient User
🎯 Achieve fluency in professional and academic Arabic
📚 Course Contents
- Advanced Grammar & Syntax
- Academic Writing
- Translation (Arabic ↔ English/Urdu)
- Business Communication
- Public Speaking
- Legal & Technical Arabic
🧪 Assessment
- Research-based writing
- Translation test
- Advanced speaking
📌 Use Cases
- ✔️ Business professionals
- ✔️ High-level jobs
C2+Expert
Expert Level — C2 / C3
🎯 Master Arabic at near-native level
📚 Course Contents
- Classical Arabic (Quranic & Literature)
- Legal Arabic
- Media & Journalism Language
- Interpretation Skills
- Advanced Translation
- Cultural & Linguistic Context
🧪 Assessment
- Final thesis / project
- Live interpretation
- Academic debate
📌 Use Cases
- ✔️ Interpreter / Translator
- ✔️ Embassy / Legal sector
- ✔️ Arabic teaching
Specialised Courses
Purpose-built tracks for specific professional and academic needs
Arabic for Visa & Immigration
Essential survival Arabic for immigration, consular visits and entry-level employment.
- Basic communication
- Airport & immigration dialogues
- Job-related vocabulary
- Survival Arabic
Arabic for Business
Professional communication skills for the modern Arabic-speaking business world.
- Business communication
- Emails & official writing
- Contracts & agreements
- Negotiation skills
- Workplace conversation
Arabic for Students
Academic Arabic track for university admission, research and scholarly communication.
- Academic vocabulary
- Essay writing
- Lecture comprehension
- Presentation skills
- Research terminology
Suggested Course Duration
Approximate timelines — may vary by intake and learning pace
| Level | Title | Duration | Hours/Week | Entry Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A1
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Beginner | 4–8 weeks | 6–8 hrs | None | Enrol |
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A2
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Elementary | 6–10 weeks | 8 hrs | A1 Certificate | Enrol |
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B1
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Intermediate | 8–12 weeks | 10 hrs | A2 Certificate | Enrol |
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B2
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Upper Intermediate | 10–14 weeks | 10–12 hrs | B1 Certificate | Enrol |
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C1
|
Advanced | 12–16 weeks | 12 hrs | B2 Certificate | Enrol |
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C2/C3
|
Expert | 16–24 weeks | 14–16 hrs | C1 Certificate | Enrol |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about the Arabic Language programme
Do I need prior knowledge to join A1?
No prior Arabic knowledge is required for A1 Beginner. The course starts from the Arabic alphabet and basic sounds, making it accessible for complete beginners.
Are the specialised tracks available independently?
Yes — specialised tracks (Visa, Business, Academic) can be joined independently based on your purpose, or as a complement to your main level course.
Is the qualification internationally recognised?
Certificates are issued by the Glasgow Language Institute and aligned with the CEFR framework, recognised by universities, employers and visa authorities worldwide.
Are online / evening classes available?
Yes, both online and in-person options are available for all levels. Evening and weekend classes are offered to accommodate working professionals.