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Study Arabic Abroad in Morocco
 Qalam wa Lawh Arabic Language Academy is an
oasis in Rabat, the capital city of
Morocco. Located in the up scale neighborhood of
Souissi, it is a 10 minute ride by taxi to the
center of the city and the Medina. Housed in a
spacious (4,000 sq ft) facility and enclosed
within it's own tranquil garden, our school is
an ideal place to learn Arabic, and also offers our
students plenty of space for quiet study or
reflection, away from the every day hustle and
bustle of city life in Morocco.
The school
building combines new architectural style with
old. Each room offers a different feeling with Moroccan mosaics decorating the walls or
ceilings, off setting the new hardwood floors
and carpets. The school offers AC throughout.
Wireless internet signals run throughout the
building and the library and computer lab also
give students access to computers and the
internet. The school garden is the perfect place
to relax between or after classes and our
students really enjoy this tranquil oasis.
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 Quality Education: Each class is led
by an experienced and enthusiastic
native-speaking Arabic teacher. Our teachers are
all former Fullbright scholars. They have
previous experience teaching at American
universities during a Fullbright exchange
program. They also have held positions as
Professors of Arabic at distinguished Moroccan
Universities.
Like most Arab cultures, Moroccan people are
famous for their hospitality. Moroccans love to
meet international students and are excited to
share their culture with guests. Our staff very
much enjoys participating in this exchange of
ideas.
Courses:
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) consists of three
levels - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Arabic. Courses focus on the four basic language skills of modern standard Arabic: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Colloquial Moroccan Arabic (CMA, also known as
"darija") is the spoken dialect of Morocco. CMA
is grammatically simpler and has a less
voluminous vocabulary than Modern Standard
Arabic. While most CMA words find their root in
MSA, many CMA words are borrowed from Spanish,
French, and Berber.
- Qur'anic Studies - The aim of the course is to
provide learners with a comprehensive study of
the rules of Tajweed through three different
levels.
- Cultural Studies - Our Arabic courses can be
supplemented with a wide variety of fascinating
opportunities to learn about Arab and Moroccan
culture. Students can also take elective courses
in the following areas: Arab women's history,
Islamic history, Qur'anic studies, Arab Poetry,
Moroccan Architecture, Calligraphy, Arab
Literature and Classical Texts, Arab Media,
Andalusian Music.
- Also: Arab Literature, Arab Women's Studies,
Homestay Program with a Moroccan family.
Curriculum: Our intensive curriculum gives our students the opportunity to rapidly acquire Arabic through immersion in our language courses as well as our content-based training electives. We offer 4 lessons per day, 5 days per week as well as afternoon excursions twice per week. Students can enroll
in sessions ranging in length between 2 to 36
weeks of study. Start dates begin every month
for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.
Students in our program are not weighed down with monotonous busy-work and memory drills. Rather, they are actively involved in a curriculum which immerses them in the exquisite Arabic language.
Class sizes are small, most having only six to
eight students per class.
Morocco:
The Kingdom of Morocco is the westernmost
country in North Africa. The population of 33.2
million is estimated to be 99.9% Muslim. Its
ethnic make-up is predominantly Arab and Berber.
The official language is Arabic. Moroccans speak
a dialect of Arabic called “Darija.” French is
also widely spoken, specifically in large cities
and business settings.
Morocco is a beautiful country with a rich
history and diverse culture. The chance to
experience the rich diversity of Moroccan cities
is one of the most rewarding aspects of studying
Arabic in Morocco. From Qalam wa Lawh’s central
location in the Moroccan capital, all the major
sites of the country are within easy reach. And
without even leaving Rabat, there are amazing
things to see.
 Rabat:
From its towering city walls to its
breath-taking Atlantic coastline, the Moroccan
capital of Rabat will enchant and inspire you.
Its history dates back to pre-Roman times, when
the settlement of Chellah was established at the
mouth of the Bou regreg river in the third
century BCE. The fortress there and its sister
fortress the Kasbah of the Oudayas are fantastic
reminders of Rabats grand past. Throughout the
city, our students will come across
architectural marvels centuries old. You will be
able to explore marketplaces established in
medieval times and visit Museums, Palaces and
Mosques. You will have a unique opportunity to
glimpse the reality and gain insight into one of
the most misunderstood cultures in the world.
Rabat became Morocco's capital in 1912 and since
then it has continued to prosper into the
modern, dynamic city it is today. Rabat is a
21st century city, with all the conveniences and
entertainment you can expect. And our school is
very much an oasis in the city. Our tranquil
villa, with its fruit trees and song birds is
the ideal environment for our students to relax
and learn.
We are able to organize short trips to other
great Moroccan cities every weekend. From Rabat's
central location, fascinating destinations like
Casablanca, Meknes, Fes, Tangier, and Marrakech are within easy
reach. Excursions to explore these great cities
are simply a few hours train ride away.
Accommodation: Our school has on
campus housing available to students. We have 5
comfortable double occupancy furnished
apartments which we let out to students on a
first come, first serve basis. Homestays are
also available - Breakfast and dinner are
provided by the Moroccan host family.
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