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Learn Arabic: Broaden your horizons with this ancient language

After taking an Arabic course, you will be able to communicate effectively with people from the Middle East and parts of Africa. This makes Arabic a true global language. Whether you want to learn Arabic to connect with locals while travelling or to gain an edge at work, Babel is the right place for you. We offer various (beginner) courses, both on location and online. Thanks to our personal approach and high quality, you are guaranteed to learn the language quickly. Would you prefer to take private Arabic lessons? Take a look at our range of private lessons.

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Take an Arabic course

With our Arabic courses, you will quickly gain a considerable knowledge of the language. Thanks to our practical approach, you will soon be able to get by in everyday situations. We offer courses at different levels. During the courses, you will receive personal feedback on your progress from an experienced teacher. See our course overview below:

Beginners

Course Lessons
 Weeks Starting level Target level Price
Arabic level 1 9 9 0 A1- €295-
Arabic level 2 9 9 A1- A1+ €295,-
Arabic level 3 9 9 A1+ A2- €345,-
Arabic level 4 9 9 A2- A2 €395,-
Arabic level 5 9 9 A2 A2+ €395,-

Arabic course for beginners

Are you looking for a beginner’s course in Arabic? Then take a look at our Arabic level 1 course. The lessons are given by an experienced teacher in small groups. In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of the language. You will learn how to write from right to left and you will learn more about the Arabic writing style. Attention is also paid to the pronunciation of sounds.

Want to learn Arabic online or in person ?

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Lessons on location
Have you opted for lessons in person ? Then you will follow your Arabic course in small groups at our historic location in the center of Utrecht. Our building is very centrally located and easily accessible. Would you rather take the car? We offer ample parking at no cost.

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Lessons in the virtual classroom
Would you rather take lessons from home? Then choose the virtual classroom. Together with fellow students, you will take online lessons led by an experienced language teacher. In addition to all the possibilities of a real classroom, the virtual classroom also offers fun online tools, such as an interactive whiteboard and live quizzes.

Why choose Babel?

97.9% of our customers are (very) satisfied.
Independent research by CEDEO shows that 97.9% of our students are satisfied with Babel. Our lessons are of excellent quality and use proven (online) teaching methods and practical materials, so you can apply your new knowledge immediately. It is no coincidence that we are the largest language institute in the Utrecht region.
Personal attention has been our focus for 35 years
Our experienced teachers use interactive teaching methods. During your language course, you will receive regular personal feedback from your teacher. This allows you to get the most out of your course and achieve great results in a short period of time.
We focus on both language and culture
In our lessons, you will not only learn the language, but we will also pay attention to the culture. After all, language and culture are closely intertwined. We believe that you cannot learn one without the other.
We offer a very extensive (online) range of courses
Thanks to our extensive range, there is always a course that suits your level. Most of our courses can be taken both in person and in the virtual classroom.

Did you know this about the Arabic language?

  • Words in Arabic are written and read horizontally from right to left.
  • The language has several unique sounds that are difficult to pronounce. It is important to learn how to pronounce these sounds correctly, as otherwise they can completely change the meaning of words.
  • The Arabic alphabet uses quotation marks to emphasise words instead of capital letters.
  • Arabic is a Semitic language spoken by more than 280 million people around the world. Arabic is the official language in 26 countries.
  • Arabic has influenced a large number of languages, including European languages, as well as Asian and African languages.

Would you like to learn Arabic at Babel?

Have you decided to learn Arabic? Then you’ve come to the right place. Babel specialises in language and communication training for higher education graduates. We help individuals and professionals, companies, educational institutions and other non-profit organisations. We distinguish ourselves through the high quality of our teachers, a flexible and transparent way of working, and our competitive rates. Babel is the language partner of Utrecht University.