Due to the increased interest in on-site Arabic tutoring/classes here are a few places you can turn to:
There are several Arabic language institutes in the UAE, most offering intensive courses at different levels. Some are informal and inexpensive while others are certified and internationally recognised.
The price range is Dh20 to Dh80 per hour.
- Gulf Arabic Programme
+971-3-7551858
info@gapschool.net - The Arabic Language Centre
+9714 3086036
alc@dwtc.com - Arabic Language Programme
University of Wollongong
+971 4 3672400
info@uowdubai.ac.ae
Source: GulfNews
i've signed up for a beginner's arabic course with Alliance Française de Doubaï (http://www.afdubai.com), starting this sunday for 7 weeks, 2x weekly, 1.5 hours each class. AED1300 + AED50 for books. we'll see how it goes ...
Would like to take a course in abu dhabi. Please all the details
I am a working women. I am interested in doing Arabic Course in Abu Dhabi.
Could you let me know if there is any institute that gives arabic course here in abu dhabi.
Hi sib and roopa
You can contact Berlitz UAE in Abu Dhabi. They have all sorts of languages to offer, including Arabic.
Language Centrer, Translation & Interpretation
Zayed the First Street Bin Haiyai Bldg.
P.O.Box: 41720 Abu Dhabi
Tel.: +971 (2)6672287
Fax: +971 (2) 6672289
E-mail: berlitz@emirates.net.ae
E-mail: info@berlitz.ae
Director: Ms. Manal Mahshi
E-mail: manal.mahshi@berlitz.ae
You can also try
American Language Center
P.O. Box 2590
Abu-Dhabi, U.A.E.
Tel : 02-627-2779
02-626-7577
Fax : 02-627-3858
Email : alc@alcemirates.com
Administration
Mohammed Ashraf
alc_auh@yahoo.com
Director
Dr. Rawda Al Mutawa
Yes, we are interested in learning Arabic, tell me how to proceed
There is Arabic class starting at Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for Cultural Understanding Centre at Bastakiya area. 18 classes of 2 hours each for AED 1,250. The teacher is a UAE national, teaching the local dialect.
can you give me your adress and number
who are you Anonymous to give you address and number????
Yeah, what's this anonymity anyway? I mean I guess it's ok to have some useful anonymous posts but what was that Give me your phone number, adress? To who?? Who are you? I think such anonymous rubbish should be banned
How is it with moving to Dubai from Europe? Are there any possibilities for a scholarship? And how important is french for living in Dubai when not speaking arabic? Is english enough?
Language-wise, English is the lingua franca of the region; you'll get further with English than French. I heard more French in the couple of hours I was at the Céline Dion concert than I have in the 9 months I've been living here. And considering the majority of staff working the customer service industry are from the Philippines or Indian subcontinent (as with any other Gulf state), you'll get a blank stare if you ordered your Big Mac en français.As for scholarships, are you looking to study here, or was it more sponsorship for a job? Knowing a bunch of languages is always good, but unless you specifically work in a language-centred job (translation, tour guide, hotel or travel industry), you can get by with just English. If you've got a few tongues under your belt, then you're in a better position than most to communicate with other expats and tourists.
Arabic courses at the Russian Training Center at the Knowledge Village (Dubai)
http://www.rtc-dubai.com/
They also organize Russian courses (why not? ;-), business training, personal developments, etc.
They teach the Spoken Arabic (Gulf Arabic, Khaleeji)
http://cultures.ae/spoken.htm
Hi, Can anyone tell me, is there any Arabic Language teacher in Ras Al Khaimah?? I am interested to go for a crash course on Arabic language.
Hi Jayati
I just checked out the American University gives Arabic classes in RAK.
Spoken Arabic Classes
Beginner to Advanced level
Small Classes
Experienced Staff
Certificates Awarded
750 Dhs /- per Term
Email: drmsrah@gmail.com
Hi Kumar,
Thank you very much for your information. I need one more favour from you,please get me the contact no. OR address of American University in Ras Al Khaimah.
Regards/Jayati
Hi Jayati,
I think the university is called George Mason University
and here is the web site http://rak.gmu.edu/
George Mason University - Ras Al Khaimah Campus
PO Box 10021, RAK
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-7-2210500 ext. 207
Fax: +971-7-2210300;
Mobile: +971-50-6901356 (Arabic inquiries)
E-mail: admissions@gmurak.com
Hi Kumar,
Thank you very much for your information.
Bye/Jayati
Is there any free online arabic course
Ahsan
yes amwot, one of them is Gulf Arabic at http://www.gulfarabic.com which is quite relevant to Anadubawi as it has basic lessons on the dialect in the Gulf region . Registration there is free.
Another one is SyrianArabic at http://www.syrianarabic.com You have to download .pdf files to read and .mp3 files for the audio. It takes time to download but it is well worth. It is areally very very good free course
i hope this helps you
Thanks for the info. I am really grateful to all of you.
amwot
amwot,
look at this: http://www.fsi-language-courses.com/Arabic.aspx
Levantine Arabic and Saudi Arabic with audio files.
The materiels are free because they were produced by the US govern ment; such products paid by US tax payers's money do not hold copyright, so feel free to download freely.
The Saudi course is based on the dialect they speak in Western Arabia, around Jeddah and Mecca region, while the Levantine is from the region of Syria and Jordan
It was very nice that i got many reference when i want to learn arabic. thanks to all who have provided the reference of various institutes and internet links.
Here is a site you can learn some basic arabic phrases for free:
http://gomideast.com/arabic/index.htm
shukran!
also try this one (has audio files): learn Arabic
Mr. Ahmed Al-Rasheed , writer of a very famous book called: ARABIC MADE EASY. He is ready to help you in learning how to READ, WRITE and SPEAK ARABIC in 6 Weeks only
His books are very practical and very useful, they are really home study books.
You can reach mr. Ahmed Rasheed by callinh him or sending a message.
People say : He is the No-1 teacher in the rigion, he always offer a free introduction before commiting to his educational program.
Mob: 0097150 - 622 788 5 and 0097150 570 3
E.mai: alwali555@yahoo.com and arabic_made_easy@yahoo.com
Don't hesitate to contact him... it's an advice while you are in UAE