Day 1: Foundations of Spoken Arabic & Professional Greetings
Mastering essential pronunciation and phonetics
A. Practicing distinct Arabic sounds not found in English
B. Learning correct stress and intonation patterns
C. Using the Arabic alphabet for basic name recognition
Professional greetings and introductions
A. Formal vs. informal greetings for different business contexts
B. Introducing oneself, one's role, and one's company
C. Exchanging contact information and pleasantries
Basic conversational connectors
A. Using common linking phrases to maintain conversation flow
B. Expressing agreement, disagreement, and polite clarification
C. Practicing active listening responses in Arabic
Day 2: Workplace Interactions & Scheduling
Managing appointments and meetings
A. Proposing, confirming, and rescheduling meeting times
B. Discussing dates, days of the week, and times of day
C. Politely declining or deferring requests
Office navigation and requests
A. Asking for directions and locating departments
B. Requesting assistance, documents, or resources
C. Expressing gratitude and closing interactions professionally
Telephone and digital communication basics
A. Answering and initiating professional phone calls
B. Leaving clear, concise voice messages
C. Recognizing common written Arabic cues in emails/chats
Day 3: Business Discussions & Negotiations
Expressing opinions and preferences
A. Stating preferences clearly and diplomatically
B. Asking open-ended questions to gather information
C. Summarizing what the other person has said
Basic negotiation vocabulary
A. Discussing prices, quantities, and delivery terms
B. Using polite modifiers to soften requests or demands
C. Reaching mutual agreement and confirming next steps
Handling misunderstandings
A. Recognizing when communication has broken down
B. Using specific phrases to ask for repetition or slower speech
C. Paraphrasing to confirm mutual understanding
Day 4: Industry-Specific Vocabulary & Role-Play
Building a personalized professional lexicon
A. Identifying and practicing 20-30 key terms relevant to the learner's industry
B. Using these terms in structured, guided sentences
C. Creating a personal quick-reference glossary
Scenario-based role-playing
A. Simulating a client welcome and needs-assessment conversation
B. Simulating a brief project status update
C. Receiving targeted instructor feedback on fluency and accuracy
Cultural nuances in business communication
A. Understanding appropriate levels of formality
B. Recognizing non-verbal cues and body language in Arabic contexts
C. Adapting communication style to build rapport and trust
Day 5: Fluency Practice & Final Assessment
Extended conversational practice
A. Engaging in a 5-minute uninterrupted dialogue on a familiar workplace topic
B. Incorporating new vocabulary and complex sentence structures
C. Self-correcting pronunciation and grammar in real-time
Listening comprehension challenge
A. Listening to a short, authentic business dialogue
B. Answering specific questions about the content and intent
C. Identifying the main idea and key supporting details
Course review and forward planning
A. Reviewing the most challenging concepts covered during the week
B. Setting personal goals for continued Arabic language practice
C. Receiving a final proficiency assessment and personalized feedback
