Arabic Language Weekend: Beginners

Overview

A fun and interactive weekend offering participants with no previous knowledge of the language an introduction to basic high frequency expressions, structures and stock patterns.

The topics may include the sounds and letters of the language, simple greetings and social pleasantries, days of the week, basic directions, introducing oneself and others, and answering basic questions.

Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 10:00 BST on 6 May 2024.

Programme details

Saturday

9.15am  Registration at Ewert House Reception

9.30am  Session one

11.00am  Coffee/tea*

11.15am  Session two

12.45pm  Baguette lunch*

1.30pm  Session three

2.45pm  Coffee/tea*

3.00pm  Session four

4.15pm  End of day

Sunday

9.30am  Session one

10.45am  Coffee/tea*

11.00am  Session two

12.30pm  Coffee/tea*

12.45pm  Session three

1.30pm  Weekend ends

* All served in the Dining Room (lecture room 5)

Parking

Please note this weekend is being held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford (not at Rewley House).

If you plan to drive to Ewert House, private parking is provided and permits will be available from Ewert House Reception on Saturday (and not before). Fill out the parking form with your car registration number at the reception desk when you arrive, and then place this on your dash board.

Emergency contact for the weekend: Ewert House Reception, 01865 280800.

Fees

Description Costs
Course Fee (includes tea/coffee and a baguette on Saturday) £180.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Concessionary fees for short courses

Application

Please use the 'Book' button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form.

Level and demands

The course is for complete beginners and no previous knowledge of the language is assumed.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the price, but if you wish to stay with us then please contact our Residential Centre.

Accommodation in Rewley House - all bedrooms are modern, comfortably furnished and each room has tea and coffee making facilities, Freeview television, and Free WiFi and private bath or shower rooms.  Please contact our Residential Centre on +44 (0) 1865 270362 or email res-ctr@conted.ox.ac.uk for details of availability and discounted prices.