FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Czech Republic
Address
Eliášova 266/316000 PragueCzechiaCountry
City
PragueStreet address 2
Eliášova 266/3Mobile Phone
00420 777 787 337Telephone
+420777787337Website
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2004Contact Person1
Chima YoussefovaJob Title 1
Head of the organisationOrganisation Type
Private CompanyFields of Activity
Arts, Heritage, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Arabesque is an Arabic language academy based in Prague, providing language education and intercultural services since 2004. Its activities focus primarily on Arabic language and culture, complemented by Persian and Turkish language courses, Czech language courses for Arabic speakers, programmes for children, corporate training and cultural seminars. Arabesque also provides professional interpreting and translation services and training in intercultural communication and negotiation.
Mission and Objectives
Arabesque aims to facilitate communication and mutual understanding between Czech and Arabic-speaking communities through language education, cultural learning and intercultural dialogue. It seeks to make the Arabic language and cultures of the Arab world accessible to learners in Czechia while also supporting Arabic-speaking residents in their integration through Czech language education. Through language courses, cultural seminars, translation, interpreting and intercultural training, Arabesque contributes to practical understanding across languages and cultures.
Main Projects / Activities
Language education
- Arabic language courses at different levels
- Persian and Turkish language courses
- Czech language courses for Arabic speakers
- Arabic Academy for children
- Corporate and tailor-made language courses
Culture and intercultural dialogue
- Seminars on Arab culture
- Intercultural communication and negotiation workshops
- Activities introducing participants to the languages and cultures of the Arab world
Professional language services
- Interpreting
- Translation
- Intercultural consultation and training
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Arabesque can contribute to the Czech ALF Network through its long-term experience in Arabic language education, intercultural communication and cultural mediation. It can support activities connecting Czech and Arabic-speaking communities, contribute expertise on language learning and intercultural dialogue, and participate in joint educational and cultural initiatives within the Network.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
Arabesque would like to continue the long-standing engagement of Chima Youssef in the Czech ALF Network following the dissolution of Tanween – Arabský kulturní institut. After the closure of Tanween as a legal entity, Arabesque provides a current and active framework for continuing this engagement through language education, intercultural dialogue and cultural exchange.