 | | 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. Top |
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. Top |
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. Top
 | 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. Top |
 | 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. Top |
 | 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. Top |
 | 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. Top |
 | 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. Top |
 | 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. Top |
The cultural program at the ALC . 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 the dates the films will be shown. | |  Top |
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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.. Top |
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 Top
Cultural activities in Cairo . 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. Top |
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