This is the second module of the Intermediate High band. In this level, learners will expand the range of verbs they can conjugate by adding weak-end roots and examining the orthography of the letter hamza. They will also learn how to construct different types of conditional sentences, and noun-number phrases for numbers 11-99. They will also explore exceptions to the usual rules for case endings by learning about a wider range of diptotes. Students will apply their knowledge of these constructions to the topics of art and literature in the Arab world and around the globe using vocabulary found in classical/ liturgical as well as more modern texts.
If this is your first Arabic course at Ribaat, you are required to submit a placement test. Click here for the Arabic Placement test.
Students are expected to attend 2 online classes each week, complete weekly assignments, submit a personal project and a final exam.
This is a fast-paced, rigorous course and assignments are due weekly. Read the full policy for Arabic courses at this link:
Arabic Program Policies
Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until August 31, 2026.
This is an online course so students will need:
Text: Arabic-English Dictionary: The Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic
Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable):
Registration Options: Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies. Then choose one of the registration options below.
Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 222
Instructor: Anse Dr. Samar Chmseddin
Date: June 14 - July 25, 2025
Days:
Mondays & ThursdaysTime:
8:00 - 10:00 pm CT
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 131-1
Instructor:
Ustadha Samah AtefDate: June 17 - July 26, 2026
Days:
Thursdays & SundaysTime:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm CT
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 121-2
Instructor:
Anse Abeer AborshaedDate: June 15 - July 25, 2026
Days:
Tuesdays & FridaysTime:
7:30 - 9:30 pm CT
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 211
Instructor: Ustadha Alia Selim
Date: June 16 - July 25, 2026
Days:
Wednesdays & SaturdaysTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CT