Language & Cultural Immersion Program in Marrakech
Spend your Holiday in Marrakech and take part in cultural significant activities. Learn Arabic in Marrakesh, enjoy your Arabic learning vacation in this “Red City” or “Al Hamra," is located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Morocco’s second-largest city its beauty lies in its atmosphere and its Spectacular location, with the extraordinary peaks of the Atlas Mountains rising up behind the city. You will take part in courses which will give you the opportunity to learn common phrases in the Arabic language, visit museums and historical sites. This program enables you to get a real inside view on the Moroccan culture.
Participants will receive cultural exposure each week to include the introductory Arabic instruction. A strong emphasis on culture is desired with guided tours and interaction with people of Morocco . The majority of the time is requested to be spent in culturally significant activities. Examples: museums, historical sites, unique topographical features impacting the culture, significant social, ethnic and /or religious focal points, …
We offer short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion in Morocco. Studying in Morocco, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn Arabic language. Enjoy year round Arabic language program for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities.
Our Marrakesh location offers both Classical and Moroccan Arabic year-round. Our brand new building provides comfortable classrooms, a computer lab with free internet access as well as the opportunity for interaction with local Moroccans who study English.
Students can choose between Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Colloquial Moroccan Arabic (CMA). Our program caters to all language levels. The standard program is three hours a day/15 hours per week. For more intensive hours, please contact us. All of our instructors are university degreed in the teaching of MSA and CMA Arabic.
The institute offer language exchange opportunities wile interacting with young Moroccans who study English.
Modern Standard Arabic:
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) : Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the written language of Arabic. In its classical form it is the language of the Holy Koran. In its everyday use it is the language of newspapers and is also widely heard on radio and television. MSA is a' used living' language used by educated people and intellectuals.
Our core curriculum is divided into nine levels. The first six levels' primary components are an intensive study of basic Arabic language grammatical structures, mastery of Arabic script and pronunciation. Throughout this programme emphasis is placed on developing the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing), with added emphasis placed on communication through conversation classes.
The later three levels of our programme introduce students to more advanced aspects of Arabic, like translation, complex grammar structure, reading analysis, in addition to discussion and presentation courses that help students develop and refine their communicative proficiency.
Moroccan Colloquial Arabic:
This Arabic language course introduces the students to Moroccan Colloquial Arabic through activities emphasizing the functional aspect of the dialect. This course covers the basic grammatical structure of the dialect and aims to expand students' vocabulary and develop their oral skills through interaction with native speakers, film discussions, and other interactive activities. This Arabic course can be more immersed in the rich Moroccan culture through proverb studies.
Spoken Arabic:
Students not particularly interested in learning Moroccan dialect, yet wishing, however, to learn a more “relaxed” and communicative standard Arabic, could take, in addition to MSA group classes, private lessons in Spoken Arabic. Unlike MSA, which is spoken exclusively in formal situations (by radio and TV broadcasters, academic lecturers, religious preachers, etc.), Spoken Arabic could be used by any literate Arabic native speaker who cares about using the right language structure but maintains her/his local dialect characteristics. In this program, the system of levels is structured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The textbook used for Spoken Arabic lessons, allows students to practice the standard language they learn in MSA classes, to use it for communication in daily life situations and to get used to listening and understanding the different Arab dialects and accents.
Group Classes:
Our group classes are designed to provide instruction over any duration from one week to a complete academic year. Students can choose to start their classes any Monday throughout the year. Classes are held in small size groups five days a week, from Monday to Friday. Both our MSA and CMA courses consist of three levels of studies; each level is divided into three successive and progressive sublevels. Each sublevel is generally covered in three weeks. Students with prior knowledge of Arabic are expected to take an evaluation test in order to receive proper placement in the program.
Private Classes:
Our private classes provide one-on-one language instruction to students at all levels of Arabic language proficiency. Students benefit from flexible course length and structure. They can choose their desired starting date, their preferred timetable and the number of hours they wish to study.
METHODS & MATERIAL
The students begin to understand and to speak the Arabic language as soon as possible accompanied by a solid learning method, with a grammatical base developed within a communicative context.
Our method is designed specially for foreign students and we emphasize communication by using much interaction. Covering all aspects of language learning (speaking, listening, writing and reading skills), our high-quality Arabic programs are specially designed for foreign students and are taught in English.
Our association offers the following facilities: video, satellite TV facilities, online Arabic cession per week…..
The friendly environment will surely help expressing yourself.
TOURIST AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture and customs. Our optional cultural and social activities allow you to make new friends among your new classmates, experience cultural activities together and practice your new language skills in real life situations.
These are the first things that come to mind when speaking about free time. Participants will probably be interested to visit some local art galleries or museums, see the sights, get to know the local countryside/seaside, etc.
Being a student is a chance for you to get to know the country "from the inside", and experience more than a normal tourist.
Every weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday, a choice of excursions and socio-cultural activities is offered - all optional. Some people do everything, every weekend - others pick and choose based on what interests them
At the weekend many students can arrange to take excursions to local cities or local places of interest. These excursions cost between ($10-$40), as they are normally full day or full weekend excursions and could include (transport, meals entrance fees and even accommodation).
Students may choose from the accommodation options detailed below:
a Homestay with a Moroccan family
a hotel room, hostel bed
a private apartment
Students can also experience more than an option.
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