Tutor: Michael Otago
This is a continuing class which commenced in January 2024. Since then, class members have become increasingly familiar with the Arabic alphabet and have developed the ability to read and speak simple words and phrases in Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Arabic. New students will benefit most from the class if they already have reasonable knowledge of the Arabic alphabet including the sounds of the letters. U3A members considering joining the class are encouraged to contact Michael via the U3A website.
Venue: 232 Adelaide St
Wednesday 11.30am - 12.45pm. Classes start 16 July, finish 17 September.
Cost: $45 (prepaid), 9 weeks
Current Enrolments: 6 (maximum 16)
About the Tutor:
Michael undertook formal study of both the Egyptian dialect of Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic (the formal form of the language in which Arabic is written) in Cairo in 1981-82. He subsequently served as a diplomat in Australian embassies in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and as a Queensland Government trade representative in Qatar – a total of 9 years living and working in the Arab world.If you are a U3A Brisbane member you may enrol in this class online using the Enrol button below. You will be asked to provide your membership number and name for identification.
If you wish to obtain further information about this class before enrolling, you may send a message to the tutor using the Send Enquiry Message button below.