Levels
The GILS Arabic program has three basic levels of instruction: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced.
Elementary
The elementary level is for students with little or no prior exposure to Arabic. Participants will learn to read and write using the Arabic alphabet, and acquire the skills needed to conduct simple conversations concerning daily needs. Students begin building a vocabulary base along with basic grammar and syntax structures. By the end of level one, students are able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements.
Intermediate
Students entering the intermediate level should be able speak clearly, converse on limited subjects, and read and write simple texts. This level emphasizes techniques for reading, research and composition in Arabic, as well as advanced conversational skills. Audio-visual and published materials reinforce listening and reading comprehension. Students gain increased confidence in grammar and syntax and concentrate on expanding their vocabulary base. At the end of this level, students are able to speak, read and write confidently on various subjects, such as politics, religion, economics and culture.
Advanced
Advanced participants should be able to speak with confidence and clarity in most situations, and be capable of reading and writing on differing subjects with relative ease. The advanced level emphasizes overall reading comprehension, advanced writing skills, translation techniques and continued vocabulary acquisition. In addition to texts introduced for class work and home study, course material may also reflect the individual needs and interests of the advanced student. Participants who successfully complete this level should possess Arabic skills acceptable for academic or professional use.
Courses
All GILS Arabic courses consist of 100 classroom hours. GILS assigns students to courses based on our placement test. The student’s GILS LEVEL may not correspond with the student’s previous level of learning at other universities. Although GILS develops courses for typical students, GILS can develop courses for students who progress at different rates.
Our instructors

Nasreen Al-Dhubhani
Arabic instructor

Rashad Al-Shamsani
Arabic instructor

Abdulkawi Abdulrazzaq
Arabic instructor

Mohammed Abdurrahman
Arabic instructor

Abdulkafi Al-Absi
Arabic instructor

Ijad Al-Shaybani
Arabic instructor