July/August 2023 Intensive Courses

An online Persian course for complete beginners.

18 July - 31 July 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Tuesday 18 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 19 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 20 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 21 July 19:00-20:30
Monday 24 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 25 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 26 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 27 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 28 July 19:00-20:30
Monday 31 July 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 10 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

One-day calligraphy workshop

Saturday 19th August 11:00-16:00 (incl. 1-hour lunch break)

This summer the Language Centre is offering a Saturday workshop introducing the Naskh style of Calligraphy.

The Naskh style is the most popular Arabic calligraphic style and is commonly used for printing in Arabic.

Although applicants should have some familiarity with the Arabic alphabet, they do not need to understand or speak Arabic.

The workshop is led by Moustafa Hassan, a master calligrapher and artist from Egypt who teaches the workshop in English with some key terms explained in Arabic. He will guide attendees through each step of the process, from selecting the right materials to mastering the techniques. He will also explain the different tools and materials used in the art form, as well as provide a basic overview of the language and script of Arabic.

The session on Arabic script is designed to be an engaging and educational experience. Participants will be taken on a journey through the evolution of the script, beginning with an overview of its development and evolution. From there, they will be trained in the basics of drawing circles and curves, as well as learning how to create sharp endings on letters. Throughout the session there will be plenty of opportunities for hands-on practice, as well as feedback on individual progress.

Materials:
Writing implements (pen, paper, ink) will be provided to students at a cost of £5, payable directly to the teacher at the start of the session. Students will learn how to prepare their own reed pen.

Places are limited and early enrolment is advised. Deadline 31 July.

Organiser: This event is hosted by SOAS Language Centre.

Contact email: [email protected]

A 1-week daytime on campus course in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for complete beginners.

This is a Face to Face on campus course held at SOAS, University of London

7 August - 11 August 2023
20 hours of classes
1 week
10:00-15:00 (1 hour lunch break each day from 12:00-13:00)

Dates/Times:

Monday 7 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Tuesday 8 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Wednesday 9 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Thursday 10 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Friday 11 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 31 July, whichever is soonest.

A 2-week online Modern Standard Arabic course for complete beginners.

17 July - 28 July 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Monday 17 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 18 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 19 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 20 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 21 July 19:00-20:30

Monday 24 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 25 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 26 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 27 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 28 July 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 10 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

This 2 week online Arabic (MSA) Beginners 2 course is not aimed at complete beginners and assumes that students have completed the MSA Beginners 1 at SOAS Language Centre, or have an equivalent level of guided learning hours (a minimum of 15 hours). Please ensure you first check your level using the course overview/structure information on this page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/find-course/arabic-modern-standard-beginners-course-online

Please note that students are responsible for checking their level PRIOR to enroling on any course.

7 August - 18 August 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Monday 7 August 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 8 August 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 9 August 19:00-20:30
Thursday 10 August 19:00-20:30
Friday 11 August 19:00-20:30

Monday 14 August 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 15 August 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 16 August 19:00-20:30
Thursday 17 August 19:00-20:30
Friday 18 August 19:00-20:30

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 31 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

A 2-week online Chinese course for complete beginners.

7 August - 18 August 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Monday 7 August 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 8 August 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 9 August 19:00-20:30
Thursday 10 August 19:00-20:30
Friday 11 August 19:00-20:30

Monday 14 August 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 15 August 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 16 August 19:00-20:30
Thursday 17 August 19:00-20:30
Friday 18 August 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 31 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

An online Hindi course for complete beginners.

18 July - 31 July 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Tuesday 18 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 19 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 20 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 21 July 19:00-20:30
Monday 24 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 25 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 26 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 27 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 28 July 19:00-20:30
Monday 31 July 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 10 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

A 2-week on campus Japanese course for complete beginners.

This is a Face to Face on campus course held at SOAS, University of London

7 August - 18 August 2023

20 hours of classes
2 weeks
19:00-21:00

Dates/Times:

Monday 7 August 19:00-21:00
Tuesday 8 August 19:00-21:00
Wednesday 9 August 19:00-21:00
Thursday 10 August 19:00-21:00
Friday 11 August 19:00-21:00

Monday 14 August 19:00-21:00
Tuesday 15 August 19:00-21:00
Wednesday 16 August 19:00-21:00
Thursday 17 August 19:00-21:00
Friday 18 August 19:00-21:00

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 31 July, whichever is soonest.

An online Japanese course for complete beginners.

18 July - 31 July 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Tuesday 18 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 19 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 20 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 21 July 19:00-20:30
Monday 24 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 25 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 26 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 27 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 28 July 19:00-20:30
Monday 31 July 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 10 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

A 2-week online Korean course for complete beginners.

17 July - 28 July 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Monday 17 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 18 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 19 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 20 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 21 July 19:00-20:30

Monday 24 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 25 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 26 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 27 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 28 July 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 10 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

A 2-week online Korean course for complete beginners.

7 August - 18 August 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Monday 7 August 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 8 August 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 9 August 19:00-20:30
Thursday 10 August 19:00-20:30
Friday 11 August 19:00-20:30

Monday 14 August 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 15 August 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 16 August 19:00-20:30
Thursday 17 August 19:00-20:30
Friday 18 August 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 31 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

A 1-week daytime on campus course in Levantine Arabic for complete beginners.

This is a Face to Face on campus course held at SOAS, University of London

7 August - 11 August 2023

20 hours of classes
1 week
10:00-15:00 (1 hour lunch break each day from 12:00-13:00)

Dates/Times:

Monday 7 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Tuesday 8 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Wednesday 9 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Thursday 10 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Friday 11 August 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 31 July, whichever is soonest.

A 2-week online Levantine Arabic course for complete beginners.

17 July - 28 July 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Monday 17 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 18 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 19 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 20 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 21 July 19:00-20:30

Monday 24 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 25 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 26 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 27 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 28 July 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 10 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

This 2 week online Levantine Arabic Beginners 2 course is not aimed at complete beginners and assumes that students have completed the Levantine Beginners 1 at SOAS Language Centre, or have an equivalent level of guided learning hours (a minimum of 15 hours). Please ensure you first check your level using the course overview/structure information on this page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/find-course/arabic-colloquial-levantine-beginners-course

Please note that students are responsible for checking their level PRIOR to enroling on any course.

7 August - 18 August 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Monday 7 August 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 8 August 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 9 August 19:00-20:30
Thursday 10 August 19:00-20:30
Friday 11 August 19:00-20:30

Monday 14 August 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 15 August 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 16 August 19:00-20:30
Thursday 17 August 19:00-20:30
Friday 18 August 19:00-20:30

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 31 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.

A 2-week online Swahili course for complete beginners.

17 July - 28 July 2023

10 x 1.5hr classes
19:00-20:30

Dates/Times:

Monday 17 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 18 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 19 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 20 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 21 July 19:00-20:30

Monday 24 July 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 25 July 19:00-20:30
Wednesday 26 July 19:00-20:30
Thursday 27 July 19:00-20:30
Friday 28 July 19:00-20:30

This course is aimed at complete beginners. No prior language knowledge is required.

Please be aware that places are first come first served.
Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 10 July, whichever is soonest.

Our online courses are delivered through a blended learning model: this is composed of 15 hours of live online structured lessons with the teacher, plus a minimum of 5 hours of blended learning. This is a guided independent learning supported by complementary material and regular feedback from the tutor. The course objective will be achieved within the course.