Arabic Post-beginners (Level 2)

You can already manage in everyday situations using the present tense. You have reached the A1 level in the ELP self-assessment grid and/or completed the Beginners (level 1) Course.

Key information

Course starting in October 2025

• Course: Wednesdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm 
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 8 October 2025 - ends 25 March 2026**
  Lengths: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £300* (payable in two termly instalments of £150 each)
  Bursary Fund available for UoL Students (£150)*

*As part of the Languages at Leicester's 20th Anniversary, University of Leicester's students (undergraduate and postgraduate) are welcome to apply for a Bursary Fund covering 50% of this course fee. For further details, see our dates and fees and Terms & Conditions (Point 13).
** Please see the course's schedule below.

This course requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 14 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to Blackboard, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term 1 runs from October to December and Term 2 from January to March. A full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. When enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. UoL students can apply for the Bursary Fund. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language.

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Entry level

You have reached a level similar to the CEFR A1 or completed the Beginners (level 1) or you have enough knowledge to be on track with the group.
You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess your level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

• Describing holidays using the past tense
• Hobbies: common activities, how often they are practised, places where activities take place
• Festivals: writing invitation cards, messages, describing the food in these celebrations
• Using the present tense
• Understanding announcements for trains, boats and coaches
• Asking about tourist facilities: castles, temples and mosques
• Enquiring about days/times of opening and closing
• Booking and buying tickets
• Understanding advertisements, signs and notices
• Using demonstrative pronouns and talking about feelings
• Health matters, describing illness
• Booking appointments
• Applying for jobs, completing application forms

Resources

It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required. With some languages there is the option for us to order text books on behalf of a class.

Our approach

This course is taught in Arabic and English. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary, writing system and grammar structures of the Arabic language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic activities and guided practice in the use of Arabic language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. The group size is limited to 12 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing the Post-Beginners level (2), you can progress onto the Intermediate level (3).

Course Schedule

Classes take place on Wednesdays frpm 6 to 8 pm, on the followinng dates:

• Lesson 1: Wednesday 8 October 2025
• Lesson 2: Wednesday 29 October 2025
• Lesson 3: Wednesday 5 November 2025
• Lesson 4: Wednesday 12 November 2025
• Lesson 5: Wednesday 19 November 2025
• Lesson 6: Wednesday 26 November 2025
• Lesson 7: Wednesday 3 December 2025
• Lesson 8: Wednesday 10 December 2025
• Lesson 9: Wednesday 17 December 2025
  Christmas break
  
• Lesson 10: Wednesday 14 January 2026
• Lesson 11: Wednesday 21 January 2026
• Lesson 12: Wednesday 28 January 2026
• Lesson 13: Wednesday 4 February 2026
• Lesson 14Wednesday 11 February 2026
• Lesson 15: Wednesday 18 February 2026
• Lesson 16: Wednesday 25 February 2026
• Lesson 17: Wednesday 4 March 2026
• Lesson 18: Wednesday 11 March 2026
• Lesson 19: Wednesday 18 March 2026
• Lesson 20: Wednesday 25 March 2026