The 2020 pandemic impacted the way we learn, teach, and work. While many instructors adapted and continued to teach, some have canceled essential classes and opted for courses that are easily adaptable to virtual delivery. Students who must take specific courses to graduate or graduate students who must take specific skill courses before they start the research phase of their work are under pressure to maintain timely progress. Students who must remove foreign language requirements are especially imparted by the changes caused by the pandemic. This online resource is intended to help students who want to learn on their own and/or keep learning and practicing.

The course is based on Prof. Souaiaia's lesson plans and teaching resources he'd developed as a lecturer at the university of Washington.

Beyond that, this course can be useful for researchers and professionals, emphasizing competency in grammar, syntax, and conversation (culture modules will be added later). Conversations are in standard Arabic, not in any particular dialect, so enhance fluency of pronunciation, reading, and speaking. The drills are aimed at internalizing the fundamental rules of Arabic, preparing learners to read, translate, and interpret authentic Arabic texts.

Additionally, notes on Arabic cultures, social conventions and norms, and history of text will be introduced to enable learners to gain cultural competency that will enable them to be better prepared to communicate and understand persons from Arab and Islamic societies.

Most of the video lectures are hosted on youtube and can be accessed from there freely. The course will be updated based on learners/community feedback. If you are an advanced student of Arabic and would like to help improve this course, please reach out.