Tutor: Michael Otago
This is a continuing class which has been operating since Term 1 2022. Class members are now familiar with the letters of the Arabic alphabet and their sounds, with the conjugation of some classes of regular verbs, and are able to read, translate and construct straightforward phrases and sentences in both Modern Standard Arabic (the formal language in which Arabic is written) and the Egyptian dialect of spoken Arabic. We continue to build on this base in 2025
Venue: 232 Adelaide St
Wednesday 9.30am - 10.45am. Classes start 16 July, finish 17 September.
Cost: $45 (prepaid), 9 weeks
Current Enrolments: 3 (maximum 14)
New class members wishing to join in 2025 will be warmly welcomed but will need to have a prior capacity to read, write and sound out the letters of the Arabic alphabet and have a basic grasp of grammar if they are to derive benefit from the continuing class.
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.
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