Business Arabic Lessons Online
Our Business Arabic course at Madinah Arabic is designed for professionals aiming to succeed in the Arab world. Through tailored business Arabic lessons, you'll learn essential words and phrases related to trade, finance, currencies, and business etiquette. Topics include handling negotiations, checking in at airports and hotels, and navigating meetings. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this course equips you with the language skills to thrive in business environments. Submit the free trial today and start mastering Business Arabic with confidence!
Course Syllabus
The following table is meant to give the student a high level view of the topics to be covered and is not exhaustive – e.g. many topics are covered in the course that are not included in the syllabus below.
We will always endeavour to customize the course by including / omitting additional topics to suit your exact requirements.
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Topic Title |
Topic Details |
Foundation – Basic Arabic Reading and Writing |
Arabic Alphabet Short Vowels Long Vowels Tanween and Shaddah Joining of letters and writing Interrogative Articles, pronouns and prepositions
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Alphabet names and sounds, pronunciation of letters including Sun and Moon Letters Short and long vowels that enable the pronunciation of the letters Tanween – the doubling of short vowels Shaddah – the doubling of a letter and emphasis Arabic letters in various positions – isolate, beginning, middle and end including ‘unique’ non-joining letters Introduction to some basic words including:
Simple sentences with basic vocabulary |
Greeting and introduction |
At the airport |
Learn how to talk with the passport officer, with another passenger and with the baggage clerk |
At the new job |
Learn how to ask about your new job requirements and how to talk with your new colleagues and management |
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On the plane |
Talk with another passenger about the flight and how to order food, ask about the arrival time |
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At the arrival hall |
At the arrival hall you will learn how to fill in the arrival card, how to order tea, coffee, and how to find taxi |
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At the passport office |
At the passport office, learn how to talk about your passport information ( name – address – time of visit – reason of visit etc) |
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Taking a Taxi
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Learn how to talk to a taxi driver, and how to ask for directions and charges |
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At the hotel |
In front of reception |
In front of the reception desk - you will learn how to book a room and talk to the receptionist |
In the room |
Learn how to describe everything in your room ( TV – radio – etc) |
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At the hotel restaurant
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Discussion with the waiter, understanding the menu items and ordering food |
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At the bank |
At the cashier window |
At the cashier window, you will learn how to talk with the cashier and withdraw money |
At the exchange window |
At the exchange window, you will ask about exchanging currency |
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Shopping |
At the market |
Learn the names of fruits and vegetables, conversations involving shopping at the market |
At the grocery |
Shopping for essential items such as bread, cheese, eggs, toiletries & other essential needs |
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Home store |
At the Home store you will ask the salesman about essentials you need for your new home, e.g. cups, dishes, cutlery, furniture and other items |
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Clothes store |
Shop for clothes, learn about different types of clothes and descriptions. Learn how to discuss with the salesperson |
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At the shoe store |
Talk about the types of shoes you want, their size, style and colour |
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Travel |
At the underground station |
At the underground station you will learn how to talk about the station you wish to travel to and purchase a ticket |
At Al Tahrir square |
At Al Tahrir square you will talk about the Egyptian revolution and you will ask about some places you would like to visit in the square |
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At the Company Office |
At the Secretary’s Office |
At the secretary’s office you will talk about your diary, meetings and your tasks for the day |
At the General Directors Office |
At the general directors office, you will talk with the director about various problems in work-based scenarios |
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With work colleagues |
Hold an informal conversation with work colleagues |
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At the company location |
Scenario of a discussion with partners relating to a new factory to be built |
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Job applications |
Learn how to write your certifications and qualifications for job applications |
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Preparing documentation for job application |
Documentary requirements for a job application |
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At Work |
Important meeting |
During an Important meeting you will discuss the current financial situation of your company |
Work lunch |
You will talk with your friends about the new company which you will be forming next month |
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Searching for a flat |
At the rental office |
At the rental office, you will talk about renting a car or house |
Contracts ( for sale - rental – marriage – partnership – work) |
Learn about the various forms of contracts in Arabic and understand how to review these |
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Searching for a car |
At the car exhibition |
At the car exhibition, you will talk about car brands, prices and features with the car exhibition owner |
At the gas station |
At the gas station you ask the assistant for full tank and where can you change the engine oil |
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At the licence office |
At the licence office you will talk with the officer about your car licence which you lost. You will also talk about making a new car license |
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Car production |
You will visit a car manufacturer (factory) and have a conversation with an engineer to understand about the car production process |
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At school |
Conversation with a teacher |
In a roleplay scenario – you will act as a teacher. You will talk with a teaching colleague about the student performance at school and recent problems |
Procurement (Buying school supplies) |
You will act as the purchasing manager, discussing with the supplier about various needs for your school |
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Filling a school application for children |
You will play the role of a parent, asking about a school application for your children. You will discuss information regarding your children’s age, requirements, performance etc. |
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With neighbors |
Guest Dinner |
At the guest dinner you will talk about your picnic and visiting your relatives |
Vacation |
Television |
You will talk about TV programs with your family including your favorite TV programs like drama – sport- social etc |
In front of a computer |
You will talk about various aspects of a computer and discuss how to solve a problem |
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Requesting food for delivery |
Practice a scenario where you request food to be delivered to your home |
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At home |
You will talk about your family member and you will describe your home |
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Trip abroad |
You will talk about your planned trip abroad with your friend including the places you are planning to go and what you are doing to prepare |
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At the Sports Club |
At the Sports Club, you will talk with your son’s trainer about how your son is doing at the club and you will talk about some athletic activities |
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On the beach |
On the beach, you will discuss with your friend about the sun, sea and sand and you will buy some things you need on the beach |
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Searching for a cleaner and chef
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At the cleaners office |
At the cleaners office, you will discuss with the advisor about the cleaner you want asking about his details |
Health |
At the doctors clinic |
At the doctors clinic you will discuss with the doctor about your illness and he will give you medication |
At the surgery |
At the surgery, you will discuss with the dentist about the crown which caused you lots of pain and he will talk with you about the medication / treatment |
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At the stomach clinic |
At the stomach clinic you will talk with the doctor about the stomach pains which you have had and he will give you medication |
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At the Ear, nose and throat clinic |
At the ear, nose and throat clinic you will talk with the doctor about the pain which you have in your ear and some problems in your throat and he will give you the required medication |
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General Services |
Calling the laundry office |
You will discuss with the laundry office regarding having some clothes cleaned and the pricing / payment |
Plumber |
You will ask the plumber to fix some problems with your sink |
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Carpenter |
You will ask the carpenter to make a bed for you and fix some problems with the door |
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Electrician |
You will ask the Electrician to come and help you fix some electrical problems |
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Different situations |
At birthday party |
At the birthday party, you will congratulate someone and you will talk with your wife about her plan for your sons birthday next week and you will invite the attendees to this party |
At the wedding party |
At the wedding party, you will congratulate the attendees and wish them good luck and you will talk with your friend about your intention to marry next year |
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At the police station |
At the police station, you will discuss with the police officer about your wallet which you lost and the robbery which happened in your building yesterday |
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At the Passport office |
At the passport office, you will learn how you can renew your passport or make a new one if you do not have one |
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At the Foreign Affairs ministry |
At the Foreign Affairs ministry, you will interview the Foreign Affairs minister about the political situation in the Arab countries |
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At the airline company |
At the airline company, you will talk about the time of your flight and departure details |
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At the embassy |
At the embassy, you will talk about your visa, passport and nationality request with the ambassador and the officer |
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Weather conditions |
Talk about the weather in the four seasons Learn the weather types and expressions describing the weather through conversational practice |
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Travel Application |
Completing your travel application for work. You will learn how to fill in your contract details, salary, visa details and submit to the jobs office principal |