HAQ Courses & Programs

/ Hona Al Quds Arabic Language Programs 1 Baybars Street Jerusalem +972 54 323 3432 https://www.honaalquds.org 1

Who is Hona AlQuds ? Hona AlQuds in Arabic means ​~Here is Jerusalem~ Hon AlQuds is high quality, instructor led online Arabic language programs Our programs offer students the full Arabic experience through the benefit of a combination of online flexibility,convenience and our extensive academic , cultural and social integrations. We only use the highest standards for our courses - each course is set according to CEFR levels ​(Common European Framework of Reference) Our staff is dedicated to our students’ success. We have the benefit of years of experience in teaching Arabic in Jerusalem at the best institutions and in association with various organizations. In addition, we are the first Palestinian online education start up. Here in Jerusalem at Hona AlQuds We have developed a system that has solved an age old problem in Arabic learning. You see- In the Arab world, We ​speak​ one way: We have our unique dialects that denote the exact geographical area we are from. BUT We ​write​ and ​communicate​ formally in another way. This is called MSA or Modern Standard Arabic 2

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 speaker 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/ 3

How our students start T​he 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: ​Can 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 4

Arabic Language Programs: Our programs are constantly being updated and we would 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 We prefer to use a combination of approaches and techniques to teaching our students. MSA Daily life focuses on vocabulary and speaking whereas MSA Writing and Reading immerses the student through writing and the alphabet. 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.. 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 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. 5

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 A​im: 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. Division of course hours: 6

20 hour courses 2​ 0 hour will have the student capable of recognizing and communicating the material learned in the module 30 hour courses 30 hour division 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 This division of course hours Students will transition to a different CEFR level shift in 4 skills with confidence and ability Immersion Courses: Students can visit Palestine/Jerusalem to enrich their Arabic experience 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 7

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 Hona AlQuds Administration Team 8

We have spent years in the Arabic language teaching world. We are proud to ffer the best of our experience to our students. Please feel free to contact us about any inquiries Dr Amira Daana https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameerah-dana-82921b53 Jose’ Dominguez https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose2angel Kefah Abukhdeir http://linkedin.com/in/kefah-a-282325176 Christy Bandak http://linkedin.com/in/christy-bandak-b725562a Contact us: Phone # +972 54 323 3432 Website: ​https://www.honaalquds.org FaceBook:https://www.facebook.com/AlQudsHona 9