Arabic, the 5th-most spoken language in the world, serves as a bridge to the Middle East and North Africa, as well as to the 4 million citizens and immigrants of Arab heritage in our own communities. By learning Modern Standard Arabic, you’ll gain valuable insight into a rich and complex region while developing essential communication skills. This course introduces key survival phrases through engaging, real-life conversational scenarios, alongside a step-by-step approach to mastering the Arabic alphabet. Guided by the Arab proverb, “A tent cannot be put up with one peg,” we’ll learn collaboratively in a supportive, dynamic environment.