<p>vote – I took a look at the Brown course. I agree – it sounds great. Just enough time for an intro without it being overload. If you are a sophomore, I really wouldn’t recommend one of the intensive courses.</p>
<p>Start looking around for arabic classes – local community college would be best. Remember that language classes at the college level are more intense than high school classes. They are usually worth 4 or 5 college credits and one semester at college is usually equal to more than a year at the high school level.</p>
<p>I would recommend the community college route over the tutor – that is based on past experience in both Arabic and Mandarin.</p>