Beginning Arabic III

Usteedha Maryait is a great professor. She is very passionate and genuinely likes teaching the language. Sometimes she speaks quite quickly, but she would repeat slowly if you asked. You also get close to others in this class very easily because of the amount of group work you have.

I feel Usama is a great teacher due to his background in linguistics. He also is very funny but can be very stern due to his age. There is homework every day, but if you do all the homework, you should be fine. expect to study extra at least 2-3 hours a week. I would take this class again.

Ustaadh Sam is great! He is always down to have a conversation about the homework and/or material. Sometimes, I wish we spent less time on dialectical differences; but otherwise, his teaching was really effective!

Professor Soltan is the best instructor in the Arabic department and is very precise and detailed in explaining grammatical concepts. I sometimes did not get the chance to solidify my knowledge of each unit's vocabulary, as he does not focus too much on them during class (and it makes it more difficult when doing short text readings), but I learned how to apply many sentence structures and conjugate well.

Professor Soltan is the best instructor in the Arabic department and is very precise and detailed in explaining grammatical concepts. I sometimes did not get the chance to solidify my knowledge of each unit's vocabulary, as he does not focus too much on them during class (and it makes it more difficult when doing short text readings) …Read more

Ustadh Sam is extremely passionate about teaching Arabic and sharing Arabic music (especially Yemeni music and culture) with us. He really encourages us to use dialects in skits and speaking exercises to give us insights to how Arabic native speakers actually use their language. Ustadh Sam is also very meticulous and straightforward in explaining the grammar. However, since he usually allocates relatively more time in speaking and listening exercises, I suggest you constantly self-review and reinforce the grammar rules on the textbook.

Ustadh Sam is extremely passionate about teaching Arabic and sharing Arabic music (especially Yemeni music and culture) with us. He really encourages us to use dialects in skits and speaking exercises to give us insights to how Arabic native speakers actually use their language. Ustadh Sam is also very meticulous and straightforward …Read more

Ustaadha Dima is very good at engaging students into learning Arabic. Classes are intense and a lot of material can be covered in one day. She is a great teacher and I learned a lot of valuable things in her class. She is sometimes a tough grader but will always make the class environment fun for everyone.

The Arabic Department here is absolutely fantastic. They explain the language very well. In fact, as a native English speaker, I’ve found it easier to learn Arabic than I’ve found learning Spanish. Take Beginning Arabic, it’s easy and fun!

I really enjoy learning from Sam. He is actually writing my recommendation for language schools this year. While people often say he's harsh and a bit cold in class, I feel like this style really forces you to learn. He is also super helpful outside of class. very active on email

Usama is probably the most effective instructor in the Arabic department. He is funny and engaging. He is very good at explaining grammar concepts. A lot of homework because it is an intro-level course.