Markaz Kalimah was established in Cairo, 2011, with the objective of teaching the Arabic language to non native speakers. Arabic is the language of 300 million people that live in the Middle East that has importance for politics, economics and culture in the region. Arabic is also the language for over a billion Muslims that rely upon the language for worship and i
n a need to understand the language. Objectives of the Centre
1- The teaching and spread the Arabic language.
2- To help those who desire to understand the Arabic and Islamic culture.
3- To present the Arabic language to aid those studying for purposes of culture, economics or politics. To help achieve these objectives the centre has over 20 classes and 30 teachers that are qualified and trained highly to teach the Arabic language to non native speakers. The Programmes of the Centre
Programme 1
-Book 1 Arabic Bayna Ya’dak (Arabic between your hands)
-Book 2 Arabic Bayna Ya’dak, Ajroomiyya and Kafi in Arabic dictation
-Book 3 Arabic Bayna Ya’dak and Kafi grammar
Programme 2
-Life of the companions, Balagha (Arabic rhetoric) and Qatra Nada (Classical grammar book)
The Programme Specialises in:
-Arabic for children
-Grammar and Morphology
-Arabic Rhetoric
-Arabic Dictation
-Arabic Writing
-Arabic Poetry and Literature
-Explanation of Grammar texts with as Alifiya and Ajroomiyya
-Arabic Conversation and Dialogue
-Quranic rules
Organisation of Study
There are 14 levels of study and the time period for each level is 60 hours, with an additional 6 hours, with no extra charge taking into consideration the examination period. For each level there are 3 examinations-midterm, final and conversation. The study system is consistent, 20 mins each day for revision of study done the previous day, 30 mins development of speaking skills, reading 60 mins, grammar 40 mins and Arabic dictation 10 mins. Students can receive a testimony of their study at the centre, according to the hours that have been studied. Special Characteristics of Markaz Kalimah
-Teachers that have a high level of training and expertise in the field of non native Arabic teaching
-Concentration on the main pillars of the Arabic language (Listening, speaking, writing and reading), in a balanced way to allow for the development of the student.
-With a focus on exercises, through specific books designed for this purpose.
- A section dedicated to women, with full observation of Islamic etiquette and exclusively women teachers for the this section. Additional Student Services:
-Help in Finding Accommodation
-Airport Shuttle Service
-Trips
