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Over twenty years, Saifi has crafted the Urban Arabic structured curriculum tailored to teach the spoken Arabic dialect of the Levant. Covering grammar, reading, writing, and conversational skills, Urban Arabic offers a comprehensive language pathway from complete beginner up to native proficiency. Unlike traditional programs that prioritize Formal Arabic, which has limited practical use in daily life, Urban Arabic equips learners to communicate authentically and effectively in real-world contexts. This curriculum highlights the language as a vibrant, valuable tool for both locals and international learners, making Arabic accessible and relevant for today’s world.
The Urban Arabic curriculum provides a structured and immersive pathway for mastering spoken Arabic, integrating grammar, conversation, reading, and writing to help learners communicate naturally and fluently. The levels below reflect our curriculum’s alignment with international proficiency standards, guiding students from basic to advanced competencies.
| Level | Description | CEFR | ACTFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Covers essential greetings, basic phrases, and vocabulary for daily interactions. | A1 | Novice |
| Elementary | Expands vocabulary for routine conversations and introduces simple sentence structures. | A12 | Intermediate |
| Intermediate | Enhances conversational accuracy and introduces complex sentence structures for general topics. | B1 | Intermediate High to Advanced Low |
| Advanced | Focuses on confident communication on various topics with cultural references and nuances. | B2 | Advanced |
| Proficient | Enables fluent, professional-level communication with abstract and specific topic coverage. | C1 | Superior |
| Educated | Prepares learners for in-depth discussions and cultural literacy in formal and informal settings. | C2 | Distinguished |
| Expert | Mastery of all language aspects, suitable for fluent, native-like communication in any context.. | C2 | Distinguished |
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If you're new to Arabic, jump right in! Our beginner curriculum is designed to welcome you from day one.
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Get placed in the right program for you with our quick assessment. We'll help you find your perfect starting point.
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