Arabic for Expats — Beginners

About this activity

Conversational Gulf Arabic from scratch at Berlitz Abu Dhabi in Al Khalidiyah, the capital's branch of the world's leading language school. Practical phrases for daily life, socialising, and the Abu Dhabi workplace are taught using the same proven Berlitz direct method used globally — no grammar drills, just speaking from day one. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday sessions suit expats settling into life in the capital.

What to expect from language classes

This session runs 90 minutes. Classes use a communicative immersion approach — children learn by doing real things (games, stories, songs, role-play) in the target language rather than studying grammar rules in isolation. Arabic, French, Mandarin, and Spanish are the most widely available. For meaningful language acquisition, attending at least twice per week is recommended, as frequency matters more than session length. Berlitz Abu Dhabi offers a free trial session before you commit.

What to look for when choosing a provider

• Native or near-native speaking instructors who use immersion techniques
• A communicative methodology based on play, stories, and real-world use
• Consistency of scheduling — language learning requires regular exposure over months
• A free trial is available at Berlitz Abu Dhabi — try before you commit

Schedule

Location

Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

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