FusHa (Modern Standard Arabic/MSA)

FusHa (Modern Standard Arabic/MSA) is the formal version of Arabic, mostly used in official mediums of communication (legal documents, news, etc). Arabic dialects are forms of Arabic spoken by Arabic speakers at home and in everyday scenarios. Dialects vary from one region to another with many sub-dialects also present. The INTEGRATED approach combines some knowledge of dialects with MSA, enabling you to communicate with confidence.

Alif Institute currently offers THREE options for Integrated FusHa: Live Online, Guided Self Study, and In-Person.

I.  Online Integrated classes: LIVE ONLINE
Live, online class with instructor via Zoom.

• Classes are two hours, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 
• 15 sessions, 30 hours of instruction
• 1 class per week from August 31 – December 17. No class the week of November 23 – 27 (Thanksgiving Holiday).
• Tuition: $505 (one payment) or three automatic payments of $175
• Materials/books are not included in tuition.

Courses and schedules:

• Arabic 200  –  Tuesdays with Ms. Abeer Shanti
• Arabic 200 A  –  Thursdays with Ms. Abeer Shanti
• Arabic 201  –  Tuesdays with Mr. Aberrazzak Charaka
• Arabic 202  –  Thursdays with Mr. Aberrazzak Charaka
• Arabic 300  –  Thursdays with Ms. Jihan Hassan
• Arabic 301  –  Wednesdays with Ms. Jihan Hassan

II.  Online Integrated: GUIDED SELF STUDY
Students have access to recordings of online classes and materials. This is a great option for students who can’t commit to attending a regularly scheduled class but would like to study at their own pace with the added guidance of an instructor.

• 15 Sessions, 30 hours of instruction
• Access to 1 recorded class per week from August 31 – December 17. No class the week of November 23 – 27 (Thanksgiving Holiday).
• Tuition: $385 (one payment) or three automatic payments of $133
• Materials/books are not included in tuition.

III. IN-PERSON (Arabic 200 / Beginner)
Students attend classes at Alif Institute (3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta GA 30340). 

• Classes are two hours, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. 
• 15 sessions, 30 hours of instruction
• 1 class per week from August 22 – December 19. No classes on September 5, October 3, and November 28.
• Tuition: $505 (one payment) or three automatic payments of $175
• Materials/books are not included in tuition.

COURSE LEVELS & DESCRIPTIONS
Please note that students may need more than one semester to complete a given level. As students progress to higher levels, the coursework becomes increasingly advanced and may require additional time to complete.

• Integrated MSA 200 – Total beginner/Novice Low
  Designed for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. Students learn the alphabet, pronunciation, reading foundations, essential vocabulary, and basic sentence formation. In grammar: Possession, Introduction to the construct (Idafa), Singular, dual, and plural. 
• Integrated MSA 200A – Beginner I/Novice Mid
  Students form complete sentences using present tense verbs, gender agreement, telling time, numbers, and basic question structures. Focus on short readings, guided writing, and simple conversations about daily life topics.
• Integrated MSA 200B – Beginner II/Novice High 
  Introduction to past tense verbs and expanded sentence structures. Introducing the comparative in grammar. Students read short paragraphs, write simple descriptions, and engage in structured dialogues with increasing confidence.
• Integrated MSA 201 – Intermediate Low 
  Students transition to paragraph-level communication. Emphasis on narrating in past and present, superlative and comparative, expressing preferences and opinions, and reading short authentic texts with guided support.
• Integrated MSA 202 – Intermediate Mid
  Students strengthen fluency and accuracy in extended conversations and paragraph writing. Focus on expanded verb patterns and imperative, connectors, text summaries, and deeper reading comprehension of adapted authentic materials.
• Integrated MSA 300 – Intermediate Mid 
  Students work with authentic materials across cultural and social topics. Emphasis on organized paragraph writing, complex sentence structures, multiple verb forms, and sustained discussions with improved precision.
• Integrated MSA 301 – Intermediate High
  Development of cohesive writing and analytical skills. Students summarize, compare, and respond to articles, use advanced connectors, and discuss current issues with greater independence and fluency.
• Integrated MSA 302 – Advanced Low  
  Preparation for advanced-level study. Students analyze authentic readings, write structured essays, use sophisticated grammar structures, and confidently discuss abstract, cultural, and contemporary topics in Modern Standard Arabic.