Arabic Classes in Seattle, WA

Washington Academy of Languages, Seattle:
Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) is a language school in downtown Seatte, King County in Washington State. We offer Arabic language programs for students of all levels - from beginner to advanced. We will teach you the basics of Arabic and guide you along your path of mastering your chosen language. Our courses are designed to teach a form of Arabic called Formal Spoken Arabic (also known as "Educated Spoken Arabic," "Inter-Arabic," and "Middle Arabic"), which represents a blend of the major urban colloquial forms. The writing system is also introduced, although in the beginning, the bulk of the written material will be presented in transcription.

WAL offers the following Arabic Language Programs in Seattle:

Arabic 1
By the end of the course, students will be able to carry on simple conversations in Arabic in situations such as introducing oneself, speaking about one’s family, taking a bus or taxi, asking for help, going to the market or a  restaurant, and being in public in general.   Some regional and dialectical differences will be introduced.  The writing system will be introduced and, by the end of the course, the student will be able to read and write basic literary Arabic. Although the emphasis will be on expression and comprehension, basic grammar – such as subject pronouns, noun-adjective  agreement, forming questions, and the present tense verb – will be covered and will serve as a solid foundation for further study of Arabic.  Cultural notes are introduced in each class  as well.
Required Textbook:
Brustad, K., & Batal, M. (2010). Alif baa: introduction to Arabic letters and sounds (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press. (ISBN: 9781589016323)

Arabic 2
Prerequisite: Completion of Arabic I or instructor’s permission
This  course begins with a review of the material taught in Arabic 1.  An emphasis on speaking skills is continued  in this level.  Conversational situations  include general topics from Arabic 1, as well as speaking about family and  friends, daily life activities, and various cultural topics – such as Arabic  names and titles, activities at home, and the Arab family structure.  An increasing amount of time will be spent on  the written language and grammar.  Grammar  points covered in this course include the construct phrase, possessive pronouns,  plurals, and further study of the present tense. Vocabulary  development is continued as well with the vocabulary being introduced  thematically.  By the end of the course,  students will be able to communicate more efficiently and will be able to write  simple sentences that relate to the conversational material learned in this  level.
Required Textbook:
Brustad, K., Batal, M., & Tūnisī, A. (2011). Al-Kitaab fii taʻallum al-ʻArabiyya = A textbook for beginning Arabic. (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press. (ISBN: 9781589017368) (used for levels 2-6)

Arabic 3
Prerequisite: Completion of Arabic 2 or instructor’s permission
This  course will expand upon the student’s basic skill levels gained in Arabic 2.   In this course students will explore in more depth the structure and syntax of  the Arabic language to be able to better understand the Arabic sentence. The  vocabulary learned in this course will relate to the topics of family life and  the extended family, weather, Arabic music, and Arabic food and  restaurants.  Grammar points covered in this course include negating the  present tense, nominal and verbal sentence structure, introduction to the verb  forms, object pronouns, adverbs, demonstrative pronouns, and numbers. Students extensively practice communicating through both  role play and conversation, building their comfort level in expressing ideas  and speaking more fluently.
Required Textbook:
Brustad, K., Batal, M., & Tūnisī, A. (2011). Al-Kitaab fii taʻallum al-ʻArabiyya = A textbook for beginning Arabic. (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press. (ISBN: 9781589017368) (used for levels 2-6)

Arabic 4
Prerequisite: Completion of Arabic 3 or instructor’s permission
By  the end of this course students will be able to communicate in spoken and  written forms in most essential daily situations.  They will be able to converse about the  weather, education, family, and hobbies in culturally appropriate ways.  Listening, reading, and writing about these  topics are also part of the course.  Grammar  points covered will include the dual form, gerunds, prepositions, the  superlative, the fronted predicate, the future and past tense, negating the  past tense, the root system, and further study of the Arabic verb forms.  Students will be able to relate personal  experiences in the present or the past tense and will learn to use an Arabic  language dictionary at a basic level.  A  variety of activities such as role plays, pair work, and presentations will  allow students to gain practical experience in using the language with  increasing facility.
Required Textbook:
Brustad, K., Batal, M., & Tūnisī, A. (2011). Al-Kitaab fii taʻallum al-ʻArabiyya = A textbook for beginning Arabic. (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press. (ISBN: 9781589017368) (used for levels 2-6)

Arabic 5
Prerequisite:  Completion of Arabic 4 or instructor’s permission
Arabic  5 integrates reading, writing, listening, grammar, vocabulary and  conversation.  Students will strengthen  their reading comprehension skills, expand their vocabulary, refine and expand  their knowledge of sentence structure and the Arabic verb system, and broaden  their knowledge of Arabic culture.  They  will enhance their ability to communicate verbally and in writing about a  variety of topics.  They will deal with  topics such as visiting family, visiting the mosque, social interaction, and  travel. Grammar points covered include ordinal numbers, time, the comparative,  conditionals, prepositions, and how to express relative clauses in Arabic.  By the end of this course students will be  able to speak, read, and write about a variety of authentic real life  situations.
Required Textbook:
Brustad, K., Batal, M., & Tūnisī, A. (2011). Al-Kitaab fii taʻallum al-ʻArabiyya = A textbook for beginning Arabic. (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press. (ISBN: 9781589017368) (used for levels 2-6)

Arabic 6
Prerequisite:  Completion of Arabic 5 or instructor’s permission
Arabic  6 continues to integrate all skills and expand on the students’ knowledge of  the Arabic language.  Daily life issues  such as employment, emigration, and future plans are topics covered.  Grammar points covered include verb-subject  agreement, negation of the future and past tense, expressing how many, noun  endings, and sentence complements.  The  course emphasizes gaining fluency and proficiency and by the end of it students  will be able to confidently use an Arabic language dictionary, to discuss ideas  using all verb tenses, and to give their opinions on various issues.
Required Textbook:
Brustad, K., Batal, M., & Tūnisī, A. (2011). Al-Kitaab fii taʻallum al-ʻArabiyya = A textbook for beginning Arabic. (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press. (ISBN: 9781589017368) (used for levels 2-6)