Stage 1 – Laying the foundations
Building the child's vocabulary and general language awareness
In stage 1, we introduce the language by building vocabulary in a fun and immersive way. We sing, tell stories, do crafts, and play in Arabic. This stage keeps children learning and building a positive relationship with the language.
Current Stage 1 Class Times & Locations:
Cambridge (UK) – Sundays, 11:00 AM (in person)
Online (UK timezone) – Sundays, 9:00 AM
Price:
£14.64 per class, payable termly (usually 10 sessions per term)
Trial classes are available — register on our App or email hello@kalamna.org for more details.
For information on our classes in Newcastle, Manchester and London, please email hello@kalamna.org.
Our Teachers
Lama Noureddin
Cambridge
Lama began her teaching career at the young age of...
Mariam Azzam
Cambridge & Online
Mariam wears multiple hats at Kalamna. When she’s not teaching...
Lama Noureddin
Lama began her teaching career at the young age of 15 and worked for four years in early childhood education in Lebanon before moving to the UK in 2021, and joining Kalamna’s teaching team in Cambridge in 2023.
Lama is a mother of two and believes in the importance of teaching Arabic to young children to stay connected to their culture and heritage. She holds a BA in Education from the Lebanese University and is currently completing her MA in Educational Management from the Islamic University of Lebanon. A true learner for life, she is also studying English and Digital skills at West Suffolk College.
Mariam Azzam
Mariam wears multiple hats at Kalamna. When she’s not teaching our youngest students in Cambridge on Sundays, she’s making sure we run a smooth operation across all our Kalamna classes. Before moving to the UK, Mariam worked at a nursery in Alexandria, Egypt. She is an avid photographer and traveller.