The objectives for teaching the Arabic language in the first part of the intermediate level are as follows:

1. Assist the student with the art of conversation, using classic simplified standard Arabic as the method of expression. Additionally, provide students with the ability to learn and speak Arabic fluently with confidence.
   
2. In "Reading and Archives,” enable students to read texts completely and accurately, emulating the teacher's method of reading. Furthermore, correct any errors students may have in understanding and reading the different texts.
   
3. Allow the student in "Grammar and Dictation" to gradually learn the basic language order while observing dictation and grammar rules. Also, learn to write connected sentences composed of simple texts that illustrate the vocabulary and rules taught.
   
4. Permit the student in “Verbal and Written Expression" to practice verbal expression techniques in order to vary individual style and technique. Teach the student to use acquired expressions and enhance those expressions using personal observations through individual and team activities. Finally, to analyze a text to gain understanding, and the ability to explain, summarize and remark upon it.

This series consists of 9 levels, each level consisting of a student's textbook, workbook, and a teacher book.

Graded Steps in Qur'an Reading is based on the Uthmani script used in the Madinah Mushaf at or copy of the Qur'an. This script and the way in which the vowels and other signs are written make the art and science of reading the Qur'an clear and precise. The Uthmani script is used in Arabic-speaking countries and is the Standard used by many throughout the world. Graded Steps in Qur'an Reading is intended to make this script more accessible and easy to use. It is patterned on the widely used MELS Easy Steps in Qur'an Reading with its carefully graded sequence of Units. These Units cover letter recognition and the vowels, signs and rules of reading the Arabic script. In this book they also cover the rules of Qur'anic recitation or tajwid. This Teacher's/Self- Study Edition Contains full explanatory notes In English for each page of the Arabic text. The entire Arabic text is recorded on CDs and audio tapes. Each Unit and each line of text is numbered to make it easy to follow the text and the recording. The recording can also be used with the Students' Edition. It is recommended that this manual be used with the two workbooks, Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting. These are part of the MELS Easy Steps in Arabic course, the main aim of which Is to encourage the regular reading of the Qur'an from an early age and a love for and attachment to the Glorious Book. Complete set of Graded Steps in Qur'an Reading and Arabic Handwriting Course with books, workbooks, CDs and other audiovisual aids for teaching/learning the reading of the Arabic script, rules of Qur'anic recitation based on the 'UTHMANI SCRIPT', and Arabic handwriting. You need to be able to read and write the Arabic script as a base for learning Arabic as a language and for further study of the Qur’an. The Arabic script is phonetically precise and easy to learn and teach. MELS books, charts and audio materials make this process easy and enjoyable. Reading the Qur’an beautifully is both science and art. For the reading of the Arabic script, there is the MELS Starter Pack which includes an Alphabet Poster with an accompanying Alphabet Flashcards Pack. For reading the Qur’an, we recommend Graded Steps in Qur’an Reading which uses the ‘Uthmani script of the Madinah Mushaf, beautifully written by the Damascene calligrapher, Othman Taha. There is a Teacher’s/Self-Study Edition with full explanatory notes in English and a Students’ Edition. Each Unit and each line of text is numbered. This makes it easy to follow recording and text and is particularly helpful for both classroom teaching and individual use. The text is recorded onto CDs. Each Unit is a separate track on the CDs. You can thus go to a Unit and repeat it as often as necessary. The Arabic script is a quintessential part of Islamic art. Learn the basics of calligraphy using the MELS Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting Workbooks. See how words are formed from individual letters, trace, copy, compose words and write from dictation. A Summary Chart shows the Arabic letters in all their forms, with Standard English equivalents and as they appear in words.

This is a new curriculum series and has had remarkable success in its first year of usage. A well-structured progressive course designed to teach Arabic to students in a non-Arabic speaking environment. It contains a wealth of exercises to reinforce vocabulary and the understanding and application of grammar. Extensive research and piloting ensures that materials are easy to learn from and to teach. Books are designed to cater to the Muslim child learning Arabic in English speaking countries. 

Pack One of the Gateway to Arabic Keyword Rings contains five sets of 80 key ring flashcards, providing a vocabulary of over 450 words. Each word is given in Arabic, English and French, together with its plural form where appropriate. A transliteration of the Arabic text is also provided, as well as a key to the transliteration system. Each card set is presented in full color and the text is also color-coded according to language for ease of reference.

The themes of the five sets are as follows:

• Travel vocabulary
• Food and drink
• Buildings and places
• Numbers and time (part 1)
• 40 verbs and 40 other key words, including questioning words, prepositions, adverbs and useful expressions. Verbs are shown in the 3rd person masculine singular past and present tense.

Each set of these handy pocket-sized cards is mounted on a hinged key ring so that cards may easily be added or removed to tailor them to the user’s requirements. Their portable format makes it easy to learn new vocabulary in any spare moment! Each individual card measures 3 inches by 2 inches and each set of eighty cards comes ready mounted onto a 1-inch diameter hinged key ring.

This pack of flashcards contains 45 double-sided cards in full color, each measuring 210 by 140 mm. The pack is designed to help students of Arabic master the intricacies of conjugating the major groups of triliteral verbs from Form VII to Form XIII, including:

• Regular verbs formed from three root letters that do not change during conjugation
• Verbs with identical second and third root letters
• Verbs with a weak second root letter
• Irregular verbs with a weak first root letter (waw or ya)
• Irregular verbs with a weak third root letter (alif, ya, or alif al-maqsura)
• Verbs that have hamza as the first, second, or third root letter
• Verbs that have weak first and third root letters
• Verbs that have weak second and third root letters

Each group has an accompanying two-sided template, enabling the learner to see the pattern of the verb in the past and present tenses, the jussive and subjunctive moods, and the imperative forms. Color-coding highlights the gender differences across the verb patterns. An index of the conjugated verbs is included for easy reference.

This product also includes templates for conjugating quadriliteral verbs in Forms I, II, III and IV, as well as an overview of passive verb formation.

This book includes 7 educational units that center on children's environment and their everyday activities.
The units are organized as follows:

• Let's Talk. Each unit begins with a conversation that includes the linguistic elements, vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures. The goal of the conversation is to make the learning process easy and to enable students to communicate using the language.
• New Vocabulary. Illustrated words enrich children's vocabulary and provide them with new words to use.
• Speaking: Speaking exercises to be completed in pairs allow children to gain fluency using the language by encouraging interaction, sharing, and communication between students.
• Reading: The reading texts contain a variety of cultural topics and come in a variety of shapes in order to meet children’s needs to learn about the world around them and become cultured.
The goal here is to:
1. Accustom students to silent reading and understanding of the content, so that they can become independent readers.
2. Accustom students to reading aloud, so that the teacher can correct their reading and pronunciation.
• New structures. In each unit, students practice creating a new structure of basic Arabic structures. The book presents examples that students can use to create new structures with the help of their teacher.
• Supporting vocabulary. The student's book contains supporting vocabulary in the form of an illustrated dictionary in the back of the book. It includes new expressions with pictures to aid in students’ retention of the information.

This book focuses on two main techniques: (1) eliminating the fear of new vocabulary and (2) showing the rationale behind Arabic structures. The first technique relies on a simplified derivation system. The second relies on common sense and rejects traditional syntactic pedantry, which was often studied for its own sake and which discouraged students.

Key features of the textbook:

1. Eight learning modules, each containing: an opening page, three lessons of two double pages each, and one assessment page.
2. Systematic practice of all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
3. Section to learn new vocabulary.
4. Section which provides pronunciation practice.
5. Grammar in practice.
6. Section related to different cultural aspects.
7. Section that focuses on functional language to aid communication.
8. Fifteen pages of appendices: Alphabet – Days of the week – Months of the year – Seasons – Colors – Map of the Arab countries and capitals – Explanation of the vocabulary and expressions