The course is designed to enable administrative staff at the university to acquire basic proficiency in spoken Arabic, gain a better understanding of Arabic-speaking students and colleagues, and develop effective and respectful day-to-day communication.
Through experiential and practical learning, conducted entirely in Arabic, participants will gain confidence in using the language and deepen their cultural understanding of the multilingual environment at the Hebrew University.
Target Audience:
Administrative staff members who wish to acquire basic proficiency in spoken Arabic, with an emphasis on practical daily use at work and in personal contexts.
Priority will be given to staff whose roles involve direct interaction with Arabic-speaking students and colleagues.
Prerequisites:
None. The course requires commitment and learning beyond class hours.
Course Scope:
70 hours.
What will you learn in the course?
• Development of basic communicative skills in spoken Arabic, with emphasis on daily use at work and in personal life
• Improved ability to understand various speakers and respond independently and with growing confidence
• Acquisition of basic reading and writing skills, including familiarity with the Arabic writing system
• Expanded linguistic and cultural knowledge needed for effective interpersonal communication with Arabic speakers
• Development of learning habits that will support continued independent study of the language after the course concludes
Course Cost:
500 NIS covered by the unit; the remaining cost is funded by the Diversity & Inclusion Unit.
Applications will be reviewed based on relevance to the applicant’s role and the recommendations of supervisors.
Registration Period:
9 November 2025 – 1 December 2025
Registration via the Human Resources Division website
