This course will introduce classical arabic texts including the Qur'an and Hadith. The aim is to develop students' confidence in reading primary texts on their own after going through them in a guided environment. Applicants are expected to have completed Level 1 or to have attained a similar level.

This course will cover the equivalent of the first year of an Arabic degree in just 15 weekly lessons. Applicants need to be capable of reading Arabic (with or without comprehension).

This course is for complete beginners. It will introduce the unique sounds of the Arabic language and the script used to write it. It is a pre-requisite for entry into our flagship Level 1 course. This course would be useful for learning to read/ recite the Qur’an.