This is the final module of the Intermediate Beginner band. In this level, students will build on their knowledge of verbs and verbal sentences by exploring different tenses and moods. This includes the imperative, the subjunctive, and future negation, as well as object pronouns. This will equip students with an ability to read and understand more complex texts. Students will learn how to express emotions as well as their hopes and aspirations 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.
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 May 31st, 2026.
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
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):
Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.
For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 121-1
Instructor: Ustadha Samah Atef
Date: April 5 - May 16, 2026
Days: Thursdays & Sundays
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CT

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 211
Instructor: Ustadha Samah Atef
Date: April 5 - May 16, 2026
Days: Wednesdays & Saturdays
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CT

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 222
Instructor: Ustadha Nadia S. Ahmad
Course Dates: April 5 - May 16, 2026
Days & Time: Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm CT & Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 pm CT

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 111-1
Instructor: Anse Nishat Lal
Date: April 5 - May 16, 2026
Day: Tuesdays & Fridays
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 am CT