Arabic Course: Reading & Writing (Level 1B)

What you'll learn

Learn to read and write Arabic with our language short courses online and in Sydney!

Take the next step in your Arabic language journey with this beginner-level course designed to build on the listening and speaking skills developed in our Arabic Course: Speaking and Listening (Level 1A) or similar study.

In this course, you will begin learning how to read and write Arabic using the Arabic alphabet and basic grammatical structures. Through guided practice, you’ll develop confidence recognising letters, understanding how they connect within words, and forming simple written sentences.

Lessons are interactive, practical and supportive, helping you gradually build literacy skills while continuing to expand your vocabulary and communication abilities. The course uses engaging teaching approaches such as TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) to reinforce new language in memorable and meaningful ways.

By the end of the course, you will have developed the essential foundations for reading and writing Arabic and will feel more confident using the language in everyday contexts.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Recognising and understanding the Arabic alphabet
• Reading simple Arabic words and short sentences
• Writing basic words and simple sentences using the Arabic script
• Understanding how Arabic letters connect and change form within words
• Applying basic principles of Modern Standard Arabic
• Expanding vocabulary for everyday topics and social situations
• Strengthening practical communication skills for community, travel or workplace settings
• Developing an understanding of Arabic etiquette and cultural context

Course content

What will be covered in this Arabic: Reading & Writing course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Topics such as:

• Family and friends
• Relationships and social interactions
• Hobbies and interests
• Food and drink
• Ordering at cafés and restaurants
• Social gatherings and everyday conversations

Grammar and language skills including:

• Arabic alphabet and pronunciation
• Vowels and basic spelling patterns
• Forming and joining letters within words
• Sentence structure
• Present tense and future tense
• Pronouns and pronoun omission
• Formal and familiar speech

Intended audience

Who is this Arabic: Reading & Writing course for? 

This course is suitable for students who:

• Have completed approximately 20 hours of Arabic study
• Have completed Arabic: Speaking and Listening Level 1A or similar
• Want to begin reading and writing Arabic
• Wish to build confidence communicating with Arabic-speaking colleagues, clients or communities

It is also suitable for learners interested in Arabic language and culture for travel, community engagement or personal enrichment.

Course venue

Online via Zoom.

Zoom access details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.

Requirements:

• A computer, tablet or smartphone
• A stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Textbook
• Notebook and pen

Textbook

Please purchase the course textbook, which is also used in the Arabic: Speaking and Listening Level 1A course.

Talk Arabic (Book + CD): The ideal Arabic course for absolute beginners
ISBN: 9781406680164
ISBN-10: 1406680168

We recommend purchasing the textbook once your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start date). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee.

Certificate of attendance

Achievement Recognition

Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.

This certificate recognises your commitment to learning and can be a valuable addition to your professional development or language learning portfolio.