Tutor: Michael Otago
This is a new class that began in Term 2 2026. We have been focusing on learning the shapes and sounds of letters in the Arabic alphabet and on how to read, write and pronounce simple words in Modern Standard Arabic, the formal 'high' form of Arabic used in books, newspapers, etc. In Term 3 we also began to learn one of the dominant spoken forms of Arabic - the Egyptian dialect.
Venue: 288 Edward St
Wednesday 11.30am - 12.45pm. Classes start 21 October, finish 9 December.
Cost: $40 (prepaid), 8 weeks
Current Enrolments: 10 (maximum 14)
About the Tutor: Michael Otago
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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