Why Hona AlQuds ? Hona AlQuds (HAQ) means Here is Jerusalem. We are THE first online Arabic language program operating out of Jerusalem. Our programs offer students the full Arabic experience through the benefit of our extensive academic , cultural and social integrations.We only use the highest standards for our courses - we have set each course according to CEFR levels(C ommon European Framework of Reference) Our staff is dedicated and has the benefit of years of experience in teaching Arabic in Jerusalem at the best institutions and in association with various institutions. We are also one of the first Palestinian online education start ups Here in Jerusalem Hona AlQuds; we have developed a system that has solved an age old problem in Arabic learning. You see- In the Arab world, We s peak one way: We have our unique dialects that denote the exact geographical area we are from.
BUT We w rite and c ommunicate formally in another way. This is called MSA or Modern Standard Arabic MSA is used in news broadcasts and official communiqués It has no dialect or accent It’s what we learn in school, we read it but never use in a conversation It’s how we teach Arabic AND It’s the reason why foreign Arabic learners sound so awkward to Arabs Hona AlQuds Solved this dilemma HAQ incorporates the dialectal along with the formal systems and with a layer of culture and We teach both the Palestinian dialect along with MSA You'll learn about the culture and social occasions that can change a word and when it’s used. Our programs center on the student’s ability and HOW they learn Are you tactile or Audio - visual? We also want to know what type of Arabic you need Do you need to speak or write Arabic?
We focus on how you learn and what you need to learn and give you the program that will suit you You can learn online Anytime With native teachers You can add a visit immersion lesson and come to Palestine Visit us at Hona AlQuds and get the whole experience you’ve wanted https://www.honaalquds.org/ How our students start Th e HAQ learner will enter at one of the following CEFR standard level courses. Depending on how many hours they complete well They will either : become a pro at the level they have entered or be ready to transition to the next CEFR level Evaluation Standards for placement: 1 Elementary Proficiency: C an only read a few small phrases, names, and maybe street signs, you can use it well enough for basic travel and to be courteous and respectful.=A1 2 Limited Working Proficiency: Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements. sufficient comprehension to understand conversations on routine social demands and limited job requirements.=A2 3 General Professional Proficiency: Discourse is cohesive Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations in practical, social and professional topics. The individual's limitations generally restrict the professional contexts of language use to matters of shared knowledge and/or international convention.=B1 4 Advanced Professional Proficiency : The individual organizes discourse well. employing functional rhetorical speech devices, native cultural references and understanding. Effectively applies a native
speaker's social and circumstantial knowledge; however, cannot sustain that performance under all circumstances. B2 5 Functionally Native: Speaking proficiency is functionally equivalent to that of a highly articulate well-educated native speaker and reflects the cultural standards of the country where the language is natively spoken +C1/C2 Division of course hours: 20 hour courses = 20 hour will have the student capable of recognizing and communicating the material learned in the module 30 hour courses = 30 hour dividision will provide the student with a solid foundation and mastering in the material covered and to transition to another level within the same CEFR level 40 hour courses Students will transition to a different CEFR level shift in 4 skills with confidence and ability Immersion Courses: S tudents can visit Palestine/Jerusalem to continue courses and to benefit by interactions and trips in Palestine
The following table is a directory for approximately how many hours are needed to invest for the different levels of language Level Can be reached through ... hours of study Total of study hours A1 80 to 100 h 80 to 100 h A2 + 100 to 120 h 180 to 200 h B1 + 150 to 180 h 350 to 400 h B2 + 200 to 250 h 600 to 650 h C1 + 250 to 300 h 850 to 900 h C2 To reach this level, the hourly volume is variable. Arabic To be determined by learner needs, level of Arabic proficiency and for industry Business Immersio Immersion courses are organized by HAQ and with its students n based and are subjective to conditions Courses Programs: Our programs are constantly being updated and we ould like for you to visit our catalog: h ttps://edureach.talentlms.com/catalog Please feel Free to contact us with any inquiries A-C levels MSA Daily life And MSA Writing and Reading Admission to program levels are according to initial evaluations It is recommended to go through the foundation courses before moving onto Arabic for Specific purposes or Arabic for Business Level A1 Any student who is just beginning to learn Arabic, or who has no prior knowledge of Arabic Level A2
Aim: I can describe or use simple phrases to talk about people, living conditions, daily activities and likes and dislikes. I can communicate in simple and routine tasks. I am capable of making short social exchanges. Where diction is clear, slow and well-articulated I can understand simple expressions and common phrases related to areas of most immediate relevance to me such as personal and family details, shopping, my local area and working environment. I can pronounce words clearly enough to be understood during very simple exchanges even if the person to whom I am speaking asks me to repeat them. I am able to use correct stress and intonation when saying simple phrases. Level B1 Aim: I am capable of interacting with reasonable ease in short conversations with help from the other person where needed. I can understand the main points of clear, standard language relating to familiar topics. I can ask and answer a limited number of easy questions. I am able to exchange ideas and information on familiar topics. I can use simple terms to tell a story or describe an experience, event or activity. I am capable of explaining why I like or dislike something. I can understand enough to respond appropriately to someone, provided that their diction is clear and slow. I am continuing to make progress in my pronunciation and use of stress and intonation. Level B2 Aim: I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain from either party. I can express and defend my opinions by giving relevant explanations and arguments. I can actively sustain a discussion within a familiar context, accounting for and justifying my views. I am able to use correct stress and intonation as well as ensure that my pronunciation seldom inhibits others’ understanding. Level C1 Aim: I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for words or expressions. I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects. I am able to understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled
explicitly. I can recognise a range of idiomatic expressions, common colloquialisms and changes of register. I am capable of perfecting my pronunciation of certain sounds and my melody of speech, where necessary. Level C2 Prior to enrolment, a Skype interview will be given to learners who consider their Arabic to be of this standard. Aim: I can produce clear, fluent, logically structured, effective speech which helps the recipient notice and remember the significant points. I am able to convey the finer shades of meaning related to complex subjects. I have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. I can understand with ease virtually all forms of spoken language, whether live or recorded, even when delivered at fast native speed.
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