Qatar University (QU) has launched an Arabic for non-Arabic speakers course on the ‘edX’ worldwide e-learning platform.

This course is the first of its kind on an open education platform, in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers around the world, and provides an important educational contribution that meets the needs of the educational market around the world. The university is considering developing two more courses to complement this course, forming together a micro-specialization program for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.

What the course offers

• This course offers basic-level Arabic to support conversations which are taught through engaging videos that feature native Arabic speakers and numerous interactive learning activities.
• Semi-genuine video conversations, practice worksheets, and hands-on exercises.
• Shapes and sounds of the Arabic letters

Course dates

• Starts on 24 October till 31 December 2022

Course duration

• 5–8 hours per week

Instructors

• Muntasir Al-Hamad
• Alaa Ibrahim

Course cost

• Audit Track: Free
• Verified Track: $28.99

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Fareeha Imtiaz

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