Arabic Facts
There are approximately 206 million native speakers of Arabic worldwide
The Arab world has several Arabic language academies, whose task it is to preserve and regulate the language. There are academies situated in Egypt, Syria, Morocco and Jordan
These days Arabic provides us with a great example of 'diglossia' - the normal use of two separate varieties of the same language. Most educated Arabs are able to speak both their regional dialect and their school-taught literary Arabic
Arabic Courses in Edinburgh
Our native speaker qualified Arabic language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided.
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Arabic courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn Arabic to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Arabic, as well as survival Arabic should a short stay in the country be needed.
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These courses in Arabic are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival Arabic to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in Arabic history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of Arabic, this is the choice for you.
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The Arabic courses are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Arabic Course or Small Group In-Company Arabic Course). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster Arabic Courses can be run with up to 12 people.
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Edinburgh
The capital of Scotland and its second largest city, Edinburgh has a population of around 450,000, making it the 7th largest city in the UK. Famous for the annual Edinburgh Festival (a series of separate independent events, running from late July until early September every year), Edinburgh is one of Europe's major tourist destinations, second in the UK only to London. Edinburgh has important historical roots: there are over 4,500 listed buildings within its limits, including around 22,000 listed properties - the most of any British city. It is also an important transport hub, with road and rail routes that connect the city to the rest of Scotland and to England. Edinburgh's primary industries are those of education and health, finance and business services, and retailing and tourism.
Arabic Testimonials
"Our native speaker qualified Arabic language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."
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