I know Arabic grammar. Why do I freeze when I speak?
Turn familiar rules and vocabulary into answers you can produce in a conversation.
Read articleYou should not have to guess where you belong. Previous study may have built strong reading or grammar knowledge while leaving speaking and listening less practiced. Placement helps Hiwar see that whole picture.
Tell us what you have studied and what you can use
Note the books, courses or self-study you have completed. Then describe what you can do now, such as read a short passage, introduce yourself or write a paragraph.
A level number from another provider does not automatically match Hiwar’s levels. The content and skill expectations may differ.
Complete the written and oral exam
Every learner completes the online placement exam before starting. It includes written answers and oral recordings, manually reviewed by a Hiwar academic advisor. A live interview may be needed to clarify placement.
Your personal link arrives by email. You can start, pause and return within three days of signup. Answer as far as your current ability allows.
Understand the recommendation
The advisor uses your work to recommend a starting level. Ask which skills led to the recommendation and what you will work on first.
Sometimes you know a topic but need practice using it without a model. Purposeful review is different from repeating a whole course without an explanation.
Choose the next step with the facts in front of you
The exam costs $50 USD, credited once toward full-program tuition when you enroll. Smaller packages do not qualify. Taking it does not commit you to joining.
Read the assessment details and compare the recommendation with the program guide. If your skills are uneven, discuss whether a cohort or the 1:1 track is a better fit.