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Certificate in Arabic

Introduction to Arabic script, phonetic pronunciation, foundational grammar, and basic daily conversational skills.

Duration

03 Months

Delivery Mode

Online & Physical

Graduation

BMICH Convocation

Transcript

Full Academic Grade

Faculty Study Area

Certificate in Arabic

SIITE Campus

Program Overview

A structured, beginner-friendly introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha). Students learn script writing, articulation points (Makharij), fundamental syntax, and foundational everyday conversation.

What You Will Learn & Key Outcomes

Read and write Arabic script with correct diacritics (Harakat)

Understand basic nominal and verbal sentence structures

Conduct basic greetings and everyday conversations in Arabic

Build a vocabulary base of over 500 essential Arabic words

Curriculum & Syllabus Breakdown

4 Comprehensive Modules

1Module 1: Arabic Alphabet, Calligraphy & Phonetics (Makharij)

3 Weeks

Learning the Arabic alphabet forms (isolated, initial, medial, final) and correct articulation points.

Alphabet recognition and stroke order

Short vowels (Fatha, Kasra, Damma) and Long vowels

Sukoon, Shaddah, and Tanween rules

Phonetic articulation points

2Module 2: Foundational Grammar (Nahw Fundamentals)

3 Weeks

Core sentence building in Arabic: The Nominal Sentence (Jumlah Ismiyyah) and Verbal Sentence.

Ism, Fi'l, and Harf classification

Mubtada and Khabar (Subject & Predicate)

Demonstrative pronouns (Ism Ishaarah) and personal pronouns

Singular, Dual, and Plural forms

3Module 3: Daily Conversational Arabic (Hiwar)

3 Weeks

Conversations for greetings, family, shopping, numbers, time, and directions.

Greetings and self-introductions in Arabic

Inquiring about family, profession, and nationality

Numbers, counting, time, and days of the week

Marketplace and restaurant dialogues

4Module 4: Reading Comprehension & Short Compositions

3 Weeks

Reading passages from standard textbooks and composing simple sentences.

Reading graded Arabic stories with vowelling

Answering comprehension questions

Writing simple 5-line paragraphs

Basic dictionary lookup skills

Career Pathways

Junior Arabic Translator Assistant
Islamic Studies & Linguistics Student
Travel & Hospitality Guide Assistant
Middle East Employment Applicant

Entry Requirements

Open to all learners interested in the Arabic language

Recognized Certification & BMICH Convocation

SIITE Campus Certificate in Arabic Language. Graduates participate in the prestigious annual convocation ceremony hosted at the BMICH in Colombo.

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Duration03 Months

Delivery FormatOnline & Physical

Class ScheduleWeekend & Evening options available

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