Arabic
Arab linguistic communities practice two varieties of Arabic, one essentially written, known as literary Arabic, the other essentially spoken, known as dialectal Arabic, which varies from country to country. It is these two varieties of language which, inseparably, make up their identity.
Literal Arabic enables communication across time, from one generation to the next: learning literal Arabic enables communication from the Maghreb to the Middle East, and provides access to texts over a millennium and a half old.
But as soon as it comes to communicating orally - or expressing oneself in everyday life - it's dialectal Arabic that's used.
The dialectal Arabic is specific to each region. It opens the door to the living, moving pulse of the street in the Arab world. Knowledge of it is a prerequisite for any serious Arabic learner.
Dialectal Arabic taught in Continuing Education:
- Algerian Arabic
- Egyptian Arabic
- Libyan Arabic
- Moroccan Arabic
- Syrian-Lebanese Arabic
- Tunisian Arabic
For training in dialectal Arabic, please contact us:
formation.continue@inalco.fr
Literal Arabic can be taught in group classes (subject to a minimum number of trainees) or in individual classes (maximum of four trainees).
Find all our group courses
- Classic formula (2h / 1 time per week)
- Dynamic formula(4h / 1 time on Saturday morning)
- Intensive course (4 sessions / year)
Overall progress of evening classes
progression arabe juin 2022 (565.04 KB, .pdf)
To find all our training in individual courses
TESTS FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT
TESTS FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT
If you'd like to check your language level in relation to our range of courses and the breakdown of groups into classic (evening courses) or dynamic (Saturday morning courses), here are the tests you can take below.
The test is taken on the Kahoot platform and, is compulsory if you wish to join our courses. Make sure you have 45 minutes to complete it. The result will enable us to determine the level that best suits you.
For all levels:
- if you obtain a score between 25000 and 30000 points, you can join the level in question.
- if your score is between 20,000 and 25,000 points, you can move up to the next level, but you'll need to study some of the points in the lower level again.
- if you obtain a score below 20000, your level appears to be insufficient to enter the level in question.
Before you start the test, you'll need to enter your e-mail address and username. When entering your username, please enter your first and last name.
Good luck!