Arabic 5
This course is for you if you've completed:
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Arabic 4 at Pacific Arabic, or
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Al-Kitaab, vol. 1 through chapter 18 at another school*
You'll Learn
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practical skills: increased emphasis on oral and written communication and conjugating verbs
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word structures: verbal awzaan (forms V-VIII, X) / ordinal numbers
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awzaan (word shapes): fa3aa'il / taf3iil
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phrase / sentence structures: sentences with li, 'an, 'anna, li'anna and lakinna / expressing "can," "be possible" / other uses of nisba
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verbs: present tense (imperfect) and negation continued / all verbal awzaan
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vocabulary / conversation topics: question words / answering "why?" / women in the Arab world / compass directions / shopping
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reading / listening: more about festivals and celebrations / interview with Lebanese model
*Al-Kitaab does not present material in the same order as the text we use. If you're new to Pacific Arabic, we encourage you to purchase Mastering Arabic early and review the topics covered in previous courses before your first lesson.
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You may schedule lessons as often as you like, although we recommend meeting at least once a week. All eight lessons must be completed within 11 weeks of registration.