• Preparing and carrying out programs and curricula for teaching Arabic Language and Culture.
• Evaluating programs designed for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.
• Preparing and developing measurement and evaluation tools in the field of teaching Arabic as a second or foreign language.
• Enhancing cooperation with other institutions interested in promoting the Arabic language, by carrying out Arabic courses abroad.

• Teaches Arabic as a primary language
• Arabic only
• Uses vowelled letters (diactrical marks, or tashkeel)
• Textbooks focus: listening, writing, reading, and speaking
• Workbooks focus: exercises and games that support the textbook
• Evaluations follow every 5 lessons
• Exposes students to common terminology
• Illustrated dictionary plus vocabulary list
• Ideal for Western students; themes are heavily cultural, not necessarily Islamic.
• A comprehensive curriculum for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers in full-time Islamic and public schools

• Arabic only
• Islamic themes
• Numerous exercises
• Handwriting practice
• High-quality print with large, easy-to-read font

1. A focus on learning through communication
2. Development of critical thinking skills
3. Discussion of the rich culture surrounding the Arabic language
4. Lessons that present real-life situations
5. Islamic themes

1. Arabic only.
2. Handwriting practice.
3. High-quality print with large, easy-to-read font. Modern methodology.
4. Recommended for weekend schools.

1. Elements: Sounds, letters, phrases, and pronunciation
2. Skills: Reading, writing, speaking, and listening
3. Linguistic Functions: Introduction, greetings, description, requests, and apologies

• Let’s Talk:Simple passages are the base for learning linguistic structures of sounds, vocabularies, expressions, and syntax structures. This section aims at facilitating the learning and teaching processes of Arabic.
• Vocabulary: Vocabulary words are taken directly from reading dialogue. They are combined with graphics to further student understanding and sensory perception.
• New Structures: Learn basic Arabic structures through illustrations and examples complete with answer key.
• Conversation: Conversational exercises encourage students to participate in classroom activities, apply reading material within dialogue, and ultimately become fluent speakers.
• Reading: Reading passages include various cultural subjects with a variety of expressions concentrating on Arabic and Islamic cultures. Section reading goals include:
  1. Silent sustained reading with complete understanding of content.
  2. Students read the passages aloud, so teachers can correct pronunciation.
• Sounds: Students repeat sounds after listening to unit examples.
• Oral Expression: Each unit includes an assignment to answer questions based on illustrations.
  

• Reading Comprehension: Exercises aimed at determining the level of children’s comprehension for the meaning of dialogue expressions.
• Vocabulary: New vocabulary words concentrate on synonyms and antonyms.
• Handwriting: This section focuses on word expressions and sentences to reinforce more complete writing skills where Students practice writing Arabic letters, words, and then expressions.
• Grammar: A special concentration of theory and practice make learning grammar easier to understand. This section assists students with written and oral expressions skills that will improve their overall thinking and pronunciation sound.
• Linguistics: Each unit introduces specific linguistic skills regularly accompanied with examples and exercises.
• Dictation: Fill in the blank exercises reinforces grammar and spelling lessons.
• Illustrated Dictionary: An illustrated dictionary appears at the end of the workbook and includes word sets found throughout the lessons making memorization easy.

• Teacher Guide: Tips on efficient teaching practices.
• Posters to be used as classroom visual aids.
• Audio tapes.

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• Reading Dialogue: Simple and short passages comprising linguistic structures of sounds, vocabulary, expressions, and syntax structures, aim to facilitate learning by teaching the language process and communication.
• Vocabulary: Vocabulary words are taken directly from reading dialogue. They are combined with graphics to further student understanding and sensory perception.
• Conversation: Conversational exercises encourage students to participate in classroom activities, apply reading material within dialogue, and ultimately become fluent speakers.
• New Vocabularies: New vocabularies are listed aim to enrich children’s linguistic account.
• Reading: Revision for the short passages comprising linguistic structures of sounds, vocabulary, expressions, and syntax structures.
• Illustrated Dictionary: An illustrated dictionary appears at the end of the Textbook and includes word sets found throughout the lessons making memorization easy.

• Reading Comprehension: Exercises aimed at determining the level of children’s comprehension for the meaning of dialogue expressions.
• Vocabulary: New vocabulary is listed to help with student memorization and more exercises for matching between singular and plural words and more on matching between related pictures
• Reading: Revision for the short passages comprising linguistic structures of sounds, vocabulary, expressions, and syntax structures
• Sounds: The Arabic language is introduced sound by sound to avoid difficulties that students may encounter while learning letters with similar appearance or sound.
• Composition: This section focuses on word expressions and sentences to reinforce more complete writing skills.
• Grammar: A special concentration of theory and practice make learning grammar easier to understand.

• Teacher Guide: Tips on efficient teaching practices
• Posters to be used as classroom visual aids
• Audio tapes

For more information in Arabic...