Saifi Institute
SAIFI
Arabic Institute
Achrafieh, Mgr. Atallah Street, Beirut
info@saifiarabic.com
Formal Arabic Elementary
Formal Arabic · Modern Standard Arabic·Level 2·CEFR A2–B1

Formal Arabic: Elementary

Expand your MSA into connected reading, writing, and formal communication.

About This Course

Building on the foundations of Formal Arabic Beginner, this course develops reading comprehension of longer texts, structured writing, and the grammatical depth needed for academic and professional use. Students begin engaging with authentic journalistic Arabic.

What You'll Learn

Advanced verb patterns (measures II–X)
Relative clauses and conjunctions
Reading authentic newspaper articles
Writing structured paragraphs
Vocabulary of news, culture, and society
Formal register and politeness conventions

Course Materials

Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-'Arabiyya Book 1–2

Prerequisites

Completion of Formal Arabic Beginner or equivalent (free placement test).

Course Details

Certification Level
CEFR A2–B1 · ACTFL Intermediate-Low
Regular (6 hrs/week)
30 hours — $300 USD
Intensive (15 hrs/week)
75 hours — $750 USD
Class Size
Maximum 10–15 students
Format
Regular & Intensive
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