The MSA (Modern Standard Arabic) Beginner Course consists of 40 intensive classroom hours covering all the basics, including: reading and writing in Arabic script; grammar fundamentals; everyday conversation; and listening comprehension skills. Completing this course will take students from an utter beginner level to an intermediate level.

​This is accomplished by focusing on the critical elements and structure of the language instead of spending limited class time simply memorizing vocabulary lists, which can be done at home.

 

Although useful vocabulary and pronunciation advice is introduced as needed, the principal goal of the class is to give students the tools to continue on their own with confidence, requiring no additional courses or teachers going forward. This thorough overview of the language, presented in an engaging and accessible format, was distilled from years of experience in both formally teaching it at a college level and also sharing it with viewers on social media. 

 

The comprehensive classroom material is reinforced by the deeply enriching immersion experience of staying in Nazareth, an ancient city replete with history and native Arabic speakers with whom students can enjoy practicing communication skills in daily life. Supplementing the entire package is the opportunity to visit most of the country's other major holy sites with your language teacher as your guide and interpreter.

 

By Collaborating with Abraham Tours, participants will be able to cover more ground on a compressed schedule than most tours cover in weeks, while still spending enough time at each location to fully appreciate their essence. An unforgettable experience!