Arabic Workshop Programme

Arabic workshops will be held in CNW seminar room 8 each Wednesday at 1pm and 2pm.

Week 11: 15th October 2025

1pm – Survival Arabic: Everyday Encounters

Greetings, introducing yourself and polite expressions. Role-plays with props and a “speed-meeting” round.

Level: A0–C2. Suitable for all, from beginners to proficient speakers revising basics or pronunciation.

2pm - Food & Drink: At the Restaurant

Menus, ordering, preferences. Beginners practise set phrases; advanced learners discuss food habits, regional specialities.

Level: A1–C2.


Week 12: 22nd October 2025

1pm – Learning body parts vocabulary

Focus on vocabulary for various body parts such as head, hair, eye, nose, mouth, ear, shoulders, foot/feet, knees. Beginners will practise recognition and simple sentences, advanced students perfect idiomatic usage.

Level: A1–C2.

2pm – Self-Expression (including common gestures)

You will learn how to talk about yourself and your hobbies. Advanced learners extend by discussing style, identity, and preferences.

Level: A0–C2. Everyone is welcome. Beginners will be supported by a teacher while upper-level learners can practise higher level vocabulary and conversation.


Week 13: 29th October 2025

1pm - Asking for Directions

Practise giving/understanding directions with maps and role-plays. Beginners learn simple formulas advanced add complex instructions, cultural tips, and real-world nuance.

Level: A1–B1.

2pm – Traveling to the Arab world

Airports, trains, hotels. Beginners practise asking directions, buying tickets and checking in; while advanced learners will improvise longer exchanges.

Level: A1–C2.


Week 14: Reading Week – no classes


Week 15: 12th November 2025

1pm –Arab Homes & Family life

Talking about family members and describing homes. Beginners learn basic vocabulary; advanced learners explore idioms and cultural concepts associated with Arab family life.

Level: A1–C2.

2pm – General Conversation

Pair and group exchanges. Beginners use role cards and starters; advanced improvise authentic small talk about politics, football, music, cinema, tv series, or the weather.

Level: A2–C2.


Week 16: 19th November 2025

1pm – Arabic Sentence Structure

Forming clear sentences: beginners will work on simple sentence patterns, while advanced learners will refine their use of more complex structures.

Level: A1–C2.

2pm – Arabic films and TV series

Do you watch Arabic films and/or TV series? How do you express if you liked it (or not). Beginners focus on comprehension and repeating lines; advanced learners debate stereotypes, and film genres and culture.

Level: A1–C2.


Week 17: 26th November 2025

1pm – Music and Songs

Many people start learning Arabic because they love Arabic music. Do you know the meaning of the lyric of your favourite Arab singer song? We will hear specific styles of Arabic music

Level: A1-C2.

2pm - Arabic dialects

Let’s try and navigate some of the more commonly used ones and try using them!

Level: A0-C2. Everyone is welcome.


Week 18: 3rd December 2025

1pm – Festive Quiz

A fun quiz on Arabic traditions, food, songs, and regional customs.

Level: A1–C2.

2pm – Winter Holidays

Have you got any plans during the winter holiday? Let’s talk about it in Arabic. We will check basic vocabulary and grammatical contents (depending on your level) and practice conversation.

Level: A1–C2.

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