Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable if you:
- Follow Middle East business or regional developments and want to understand Arabic-language headlines and short reports
- Are an adult beginner in Arabic and want structured exposure to news language rather than conversational use
- Need to recognise common terms, topics, and sentence structures used in Arabic news coverage
- Prefer guided interpretation and orientation over immersion or general language study
No prior knowledge of Arabic is required.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Recognise common vocabulary used in news and business contexts
- Identify the topic and general meaning of headlines and short texts
- Understand basic sentence structures used in news reporting
- Follow short, simplified news extracts with support
- Build confidence navigating Arabic-language news sources
An emphasis is on orientation and recognition over detailed analysis.
Typical Content Covered
The course focuses on language used in:
- News headlines and short reports
- Regional and international events
- Basic business and economic topics
- Organisations, countries, and institutions
- Numbers, dates, and simple time references
Course Structure & Delivery
- Live, instructor-led online classes
- Structured progression using CEFR-aligned materials
- Focus on reading and listening comprehension
Entry Level Guidance
This course is designed for beginner learners with limited to no prior exposure (CERF A1).
A short assessment may be recommended to ensure appropriate placement.
Assessment & Certification
Learners who complete the course may take a short post-course assessment.
Based on performance, a CEFR-aligned certificate will be issued to reflect the learner’s demonstrated level at the end of the course.
Outcomes & Next Steps
By the end of the course, learners typically:
- Feel less overwhelmed by Arabic news content
- Can identify topics and key information more confidently
- Are better prepared to progress into higher-level news or business Arabic courses
Learners who wish to continue can progress into more advanced courses focused on deeper comprehension and discussion.
Terms and Conditions
- Cancellations or reschedule requests must be emailed to: support@lingua-learn.sg
- To cancel or reschedule a class, kindly provide at least 24 hours’ notice.
- Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be counted as attended, and no rescheduling or refund will be offered.