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Arabic on the Nile -
Intensive courses in Cairo
The fastest way to learn and master Arabic is to
study it in one of the Arab countries. We have chosen Cairo, the biggest African city, as
location for teaching Arabic courses on the banks of the Nile. While studying Arabic in
Cairo the student can utilize what he/she learns in the classroom in daily life. The
limited number of lessons of this intensive way of study is more efficient for the
participant than long weeks of evening classes.
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Course Location
Cairo, the biggest city in Africa with a population
of 14 million inhabitants, offers you the best possibility to learn Arabic. Cairo is a
city of contrasts where the new meets the old. A civilization dating back thousands of
years, Egypt is rapidly progressing into the Twenty First Century. Sphinx, in color
painted relieves along with TV sets and videos. As well the largest film industry in the
Middle East (Arab area), we would like to introduce you to this country and its people.
Whether you are hosted with an Egyptian family or individually, you will learn Arabic and
deal with the Egyptian mentality and traditions.
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Methods of teaching Arabic as a foreign
Language
The ALC is one of the pioneer Foreign Language
Centers to apply the “ Communicative Start-Up Method” in teaching Arabic as a
foreign language. We use the most up-to date technological methods of teaching. The core
interest for the ALC is to practice Arabic in conversation and to analyze all its
components regarding grammar, syntax, phonetics and vocabulary. In the lessons we use
various authentic and modern texts besides discussions and role-play to teach the
language. Most important in the teaching/learning process is the efficient and active
participation of the student and not the passive absorption of the linguistic structures.
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The Teaching Staff
A well qualified teacher is a basic requirement in
the teaching /learning process. Arabic teachers working for our center in Cairo and
Germany have university degrees to teach Arabic to foreigners. They are experienced in
teaching Arabic as a foreign language and they speak either German, English or French.
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Recommended Books
The textbook used is “The Elementary Book of
Arabic For Non-Natives” parts I, II and III. It is a modern book based on the
audio-visual method. This means, Arabic is the only language spoken. The book pays
attention especially to those difficulties which are common for non- Arabs. In addition to
the book, there are 15 tapes and” The Teacher’s Book”. In class other
teaching material will be used, too.
In additional to our new text book which will appear at 1st, Jan. 2000.
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Small Groups
According to the placement form submitted by the
student before travelling to Egypt, small groups of homogeneous levels are formed. This
helps the teacher to develop the basic skills of the student and care for their linguistic
needs.
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Language in Class
The beginners are bilingual: Arabic and English or
German.
In other classes, only Arabic is used where possible.
Colloquial Arabic is integrated into classroom activities
wherever possible.
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Course Objective
The ALC teaches according to the above explained
modern teaching methods the classical Arabic in its common form of communication (radio,
TV, theater)and its written form (press language and written documents ). In addition to
language courses, an oriental course is taught to fully familiarize the participants with
the country, its people, history and civilization.
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Special courses in
the Egyptian-Arabic.dialect .
On
request, the ALC in Cairo organizes courses the Egyptian
colloquial dialect. It is the everyday- life dialect and it is
common in mass media, cinema and the theatre. The ALC uses
selected teaching material and modern teaching techniques.
Minimum number of participants: 6 persons.
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The
cultural program at the ALC .
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We have a
special list of videos at the center in Cairo to enable each
participant to get accounted with Egypt, its population, its
civilization and the Arab world as well. We have a good
number of documentary films and Arabic films. At the
beginning of each course we inform those interested about
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Language -
Certificate.
At the end of
each course, the participant receives a certificate for his/her
participation in the Arabic courses in Cairo, indicating the level
and duration of the attended courses. It is certified by the
Ministry of Education..
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Crash-course private
tuition in Cairo
These intensive
courses are special and give a greater emphasis in succeeding in
learning Arabic in a very short time. We recommend such special
courses for all participants, and for those who need to learn Arabic
for their jobs or study in an efficient way. The school-days are5
days a week, Saturday through Wednesday. The number of weekly
lessons is as follows:
* Course 1: 20
lessons a week
* Course II: 25 lessons a week
* Course III: 30 lessons a week
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Cultural
activities in Cairo .
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After the daily
Arabic classes, you will have enough time to get acquainted with
the country and its people. This gives you the chance to apply
the language in practice. You can, for instance, visit the Opera
and enjoy Arabic or Western music in concerts or you can go to
the cinema or theatre. On weekend’s short trips to Sinai,
Alexandria or Suez are an interesting change. Please ask for
information in the administration office of the school in Cairo.
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Special language courses in Cairo.
Beside the
scheduled language courses, the ALC organizes special scholastic
trips for individuals or groups. We also arrange host family
accommodation only.. You can freely decided on the date, duration
and number of lessons. Prices are available on request.
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