SimplyArabic Conversational

Conversational Arabic course. Commencing Wednesday 2 November 2011.

Description
Learning to speak Arabic can actually be enjoyable and fun! The SimplyArabic Conversational course has been specially designed for those who wish to acquire a basic proficiency in spoken Arabic.

Mr Muhammad Salleh is an interesting & likeable person. Lessons are fun & flexible and spontaneous which is good.
Timothy Sean Nirmalan

The teacher knows how to teach the language and make it fun to learn. Good Job – Mr Muhammad Salleh!
Nuraishah Sawi

The course imparts basic communicative skills in spoken Arabic and covers basic conversational topics for everyday situations from airport to hotel, eating to clothing, restaurant to shopping and more.

This short course provides conversational practices with important phrases and words that are commonly used by tourists, business travellers and people dealing with Arab travellers and visitors (e.g. sales and retail staff).  In just 1 month the participant will learn enough Arabic phrases and words to conduct typical conversations with confidence. This Basic Conversational course is conducted over 8 lessons.

SIMPLYARABIC CONVERSATIONAL (BASIC)

Commencement Dates:

• Wednesday 2 November 2011 (Registration now Open!)
  

Time: 8 pm to 10 pm (2 hours)
Frequency: Twice a week
Sessions Dates: Wed 2, Tue 8, Wed 9, Mon 14, Wed 16, Mon 21, Wed 23, Mon 28 November 2011
Teacher: Muhammad Salleh
Medium of Instruction: English/Arabic
No. of Lessons: 8
Fee: $150 course fee (inclusive of book/notes)
Venue: SimplyIslam.sg (152 Still Road) [click here for map]

For enquiries, please call Ms. Saira at Tel 65474407 or email saira@simplyislam.sg

Course Requirement
No knowledge, exposure or familiarity to the Arabic language is required. Although this is a short course, it is important that the student has an interest to learn about the Arabic language, either for personal reasons (e.g. travel, etc) or otherwise (e.g. business, etc).

Students completing this course may then pursue the SimplyArabic Reading/Writing Course, and the SimplyArabic Certificate in Arabic Studies course.

Who should attend the course?

• Individuals who are beginning an interest in learning the Arabic language.
• Individuals who intend to pursue a deeper study of the Arabic language – this course would be an excellent introduction to the language.
• Individuals who plan to travel to an Arabic-speaking country (e.g. Saudi Arabia, Syria, Qatar, etc)
• Business professionals who are in liaisons with Arabic speakers, as the skills learned will enhance the association.
• Company staff that will be stationed in an Arabic speaking country or region.
• Retail staff who regularly or intermittently service Arabic-speaking clients.

Course Overview

• Introduction & History of Arabic Language
• Alphabets
• Masculine & Feminine
• Simple Writing
• Arabic Numerals (1-1000)
• Verbs & Nouns
• Getting to know
• Places Around Town
• Transportation
• Directions & Instructions
• At the Airport
• In the Hotel
• In the Restaurant
• In the Bank
• At the Post Office
• The Hospital
• In a Shopping Mall
• A Holiday
• Sightseeing
• Months & Seasons
• Days and Timings
• Islamic & Arabic Culture
• Culture & relations in Arabic-speaking countries
• Exercises, Games & Assessments

The Teachers

Muhammad Salleh
Ustaz Muhammad Salleh is a graduate of Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah and has completed his full-time pre-university studies at the madrasah. He also studied at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is an accredited Asatizah (religious teacher) certified by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore and the Asatizah Recognition Board, and currently teach at SimplyIslam’s weekend Islamic school.  He is working full-time with SimplyIslam as its Arabic Language Coordinator and regularly conducts translation and interpretation assignments for Arab trainees in Singapore.  He is also an expert on Prophetic healing and medicine and regularly conducts the popular “Prophetic Healing” course at SimplyIslam.  He is proficient in Arabic, English and Malay.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY?

 Teacher is very interesting, knowledgeable and experienced.
Syed Ismail

The lecturer has excellent knowledge on Arabic.
Nabeelah Bagosher

Mr Muhammad Salleh is an interesting & likeable person. Lessons are fun & flexible and spontaneous which is good.
Timothy Sean Nirmalan

The teacher knows how to teach the language and make it fun to learn. Good Job – Mr Muhammad Salleh!
Nuraishah Sawi

Everything is excellent – presenter, materials handouts, fees except the duration. 2 hrs is just nice.
Mohd Reyhandi Md Kamil

To have more classes or follow-up from this short course becase the presenter has much to share and I’m sure there are many who wants to learn more.
Nur Fajriena binte Asran

So far the course is a good pace, interesting way of learning, interactions are good.  Maybe 3X a week will be better as there is more practice.  Good information  about Arabic culture.  I will recommend to others.
Yasin Madakia

So far, I don’t have any complaint. It’ll be great if there are ‘follow up’ classes like itermediate conversational and ever advance conversational arabic.  Classes were fun and I felt empowered after every lesson., which is very important for me.
Muhammad Sufyan

Had an enjoyable experience.  Not boring at all. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Jamilah

I enjoy the Arabic classes conducted by our mudarris – Ust Md Salleh.
Alizah Tohid

The teacher’s knowledge of colloquial language and cultures is very beneficial and valuable.
Fistri Abdul Rahim

The teacher is very knowledgeable & patient & tolerant.
Sharifah Syalha Syed Salleh

It was very nice. The teacher is very patient, kind & pleasant. The teacher gave me an interest to pursue the language further.
Shazia Husain

Overall, I really enjoyed the course & Ustaz Shalleh really rocks!!!
Aishah Banu Ahmad

The teacher had a pleasant and positive demeanour and great interaction with students.
Ahllima

The pacing is good and the interaction between instructor and participants are good and allows for ample opportunities to speak the language.
Siti Ramziyani Ramdzan

The teacher is committed and passionate about the subject and is friendly & approachable. This is good. Overall, the teacher is knowledgeable & friendly.

Alhamdulillah, the interaction with fellow coursemates make the class more interesting.

Overall the course is very well conducted.