Once the basics of Arabic are in place, a much richer world opens: classical literature, scholarly works and the fine detail of Quranic expression. The Advanced Arabic Studies Course is for students ready to work with real texts at a high level.

You will read, analyse and discuss with a tutor who guides you through difficult passages and helps you express yourself accurately in formal Arabic.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced grammar (nahw) and full sentence analysis (i‘rab)
• Morphology (sarf) and patterns of derivation
• An introduction to rhetoric (balaghah)
• Reading selections from classical prose and poetry
• Reading tafsir and hadith commentary in the original Arabic
• Academic writing and formal discussion

Who Is This Course For?

The course is for students who can already read unvowelled text with a dictionary and hold a conversation in standard Arabic. It suits university students, teachers and students of Islamic sciences.

How the Classes Work

A reading plan is agreed at the start, based on your goals. In each lesson you read a passage aloud, analyse its grammar and style, and discuss its meaning in Arabic. Written tasks are corrected in detail between classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I am ready for this level?
Your tutor will assess your reading, grammar and speaking in the trial class and advise honestly on the best starting point.

Are lessons taught in Arabic?
Mostly, yes. English is used only where it truly helps with a complex point.

Can I choose the texts we read?
Yes. The reading list can be shaped around your field of interest.