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Session
Session Dates
Holidays (No Class)
Holiday Make Up Classes
Winter
1/27 - 4/7
Monday, February 17th, President’s Day
Monday, April 7th
Spring
4/14 - 6/24
Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19th, Juneteenth
Monday, June 23rd
Tuesday, June 24th
Summer
7/7 - 9/15
Monday, September 1st, Labor Day
Monday, September 15th
Fall
9/29 - 12/11
Monday, October 13th, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, November 11th, Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 27th, Thanksgiving
Monday, December 8th
Tuesday, December 9th
Thursday, December 11th
Schedule
Time
Beginner I
Tue/Thu 6:00 – 7:40 pm
Beginner II
Tue/Thu 6:00 – 7:40 pm
Intermediate I
Mon/Wed 6:00 – 7:40 pm
Intermediate II
Mon/Wed 6:00 – 7:40 pm
Contemporary Topics
Mon/Wed 6:00 – 7:40 pm

All times are listed in the Washington, DC Eastern Time Zone.

Program
Price
Tuition 10-week session
$450
Registration fee (per course)*
$25
Materials**
* Registration fee is non-refundable. ICLS reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment. In the case of lack of enrollment, the registration fee will be refunded.

Student Learning Outcomes, Online Arabic Group Classes

Below is a course description for each level of ICLS’ Arabic Group Classes.
Beginner I
Designed for students with no prior knowledge of the language, the Beginner I course teaches how to communicate in simple everyday situations. While the emphasis of the course is on developing speaking proficiency, it also introduces basic grammar concepts and teaches beginning reading skills. Upon completion of the course students will be able to participate in simple daily interactions and be able to understand basic information intended for tourists. 
 

Text used: Alif Baa [Amazon] [Publisher]
Prerequisite: None

Beginner II

Designed for students with some prior knowledge of the language, this course builds on the topics and communication skills taught in Beginner I. While the emphasis of the course is on developing speaking proficiency, it continues to introduce basic grammar concepts and teaches beginning reading skills. Upon completion of the course students will be able to participate in simple conversations while traveling, at work or during leisure time. Students will also be able to understand basic information intended for tourists. 

 

Text used: Alif Baa [Amazon] [Publisher]
Prerequisite: Beginner I

Intermediate I
Designed for students with a basic knowledge of the language, this course focuses on the development of fluency. Students will expand their ability to carry out simple conversations on a limited range of topics. Previous grammar concepts are reviewed (present of regular and irregular verbs), and more complicated structures (present progressive, reflexive verbs, imperfect and introduction to preterite) are introduced in context. Upon completion of the course students will be able to initiate and maintain predictable conversations and understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.
 

Text used: Al-Kitaab Part 1 [Amazon] [Publisher]
Prerequisite: Beginner II

Intermediate II

Designed for students with a basic knowledge of the language, this course focuses on the development of fluency. Students will expand their ability to carry out simple conversations on a limited range of topics. Previous grammar concepts are reviewed (including review of preterite, preterite vs. imperfect), and more complicated structures (including present perfect, conditional, and subjunctive) are introduced in context. Upon completion of the course students will be able to initiate and maintain predictable conversations and understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.

 

Text used: Al-Kitaab Part 1 [Amazon] [Publisher]
Prerequisite: Intermediate I

Advanced Contemporary Topics

The Contemporary Topics course is designed for students who speak Arabic at a High Intermediate to Mid Advanced level. Classes focus on improving fluency and conversational skills, expanding vocabulary on advanced topics, refining pronunciation, and fine-tuning grammar. Students will read authentic media and participate in discussions on topics related to current events and cultures of the Arabic-speaking world. Contemporary Topics courses are ideal language maintenance and can be taken multiple times as topics will change each session.

 

Text used: None
Prerequisite: Intermediate II or must speak the language at a Intermediate High to Advanced Mid level.

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Key Benefits

  • Small Group Classes

    Between 4-8 students on average. Maximum of 12.

  • Best Value In Washington, D.C.

    2 hours; 2 classes per week; 20 classes total; less than $12/hour.

  • Highly-Qualified Teachers

    Classes taught by experienced and trained teachers with native-level proficiency.

  • Emphasis on Speaking and Listening

    Lively, task-based exercises.

  • Four Sessions Per Year

    You can progress from beginner to intermediate in one year.

  • Over 50 Years' Experience

    Over 50 years' experience in providing engaging foreign language teaching. 

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"I love Wafaa! She explains everything very well and has very useful exercises to apply what we have learned. 11/10 would recommend taking her class to someone!"

Beginner I Student

"Abdul is great at introducing important grammar in a logical way that makes it easier to understand. This class was supposed to serve as a refresher for me, but I’m being reintroduced to concepts I’ve seen before in a new way that is productive and helps it sink in."

Beginner II Student

“I loved my instructor and would like to work with her again! She was mindful of all of our different backgrounds with the language, and made use of materials that made the most sense for our class.”

Intermediate II Student

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