Part one contains 10 lessons, which deal with daily life issues to help students learn about Arab society and adapt to it. Every lesson starts with a central text, which has been written in a conversational style. The texts contain many dialogues in order to train students and encourage them to use the language. Each text is followed by a list of new words that appeared in the text as well as other words related to the subject matter. This is followed by comprehension questions and exercises that target different skills. A conversation exercise is available at the end of every lesson and requires the instructor to practice with the students on using the terms learned in the lesson and previous ones to have a conversation in Arabic. Instructors are advised to use pictures where the content of the pictures contains answers to the questions the instructor asks.

Some lessons contain Arab and Islamic cultural elements so that students would learn aspects of Arab culture in addition to language. The rules of grammar and conjugation appear in functional form in the texts but little focus has been made on them or their details because I believe that language is learned through practice first and not simply through learning rules of grammar without a functional dimension.
The purpose of the grammar presentation in the book is to teach students the major patterns of simple Arabic sentences without burdening them with the rules of conjugation at this early level. It is more important now for students to learn how to arrange words into a correct sentence.

also the book briefly mentioned some constructs to be dealt with in more detail in subsequent levels. My focus in this level was mainlyon building the linguistic skills needed for daily use because that would be of more benefit to students than simply explaining rules of grammars that students might have difficulty retaining. Students at the beginner level find no practical use to memorizing rules of grammar.
The grammar sections in this level focused mainly on the conjugation of verbs with separate pronouns because verbs are the spine of the Arabic language. The book’s lessons also focus on the basic rules of formulating a grammatically-correct sentence that would be combined into a grammatically-correct paragraphs and texts.
The purpose is ultimately to familiarize students with the basic rules of grammar and conjugation.

The book contains four appendixes:

1. Appendix 1 & 2:
   they contains a glossary of words used in the texts and exercises of the lessons. The words are organized in the order in which they appear in the text – not in alphabetical order so as to be easy to follow for students. I thought of translating the glossary into several languages in addition to English (as I did with the first edition six years ago). I was surprised and delighted when my students rushed to the task. The glossary was thus translated into major global languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese, as well as into Japanese and Korean. The translation was proofread by advanced Arabic language students who were native speakers of the languages they revised.
2. Appendix 3:
   It contains the conjugation of verbs in three tenses (past, present, and imperative) with separate pronouns. Most of the verbs were mentioned in the lessons while therest were selected because they are related closely to daily activities. The purpose is to build up students’ lexicon, give them the confidence to use the language and encourage them to continue studying it (which is the primary purpose in my opinion).
3. Appendix 4:
   This appendix is dedicated to singular and plural forms. It contains the singular and plural forms of nouns mentioned in the lessons. The reason I dedicated an appendix to plural forms is the absence of a rule that students can use to form irregular plurals, which are common and heavily-used in Arabic. Foreign students – even at advanced stages – have difficulty forming irregular plural nouns.
4. Appendix 5:
   A general introduction to the Islamic and Gregorian calendars as well as brief profiles of Arab countries, including capitals and currencies.
5. Appendix 6:
   Political map of the Arab world including the capitals and important cities.
6. Appendix 7:
   Contains the singular and plural forms of the human body parts, which were mentioned previously.
7. Appendix 8:
   List Arabic grammar Vocabularies along with English translation.
8. Appendix 9:
   The English translations of all the questions in this book along with the page number they are located in.

The enclosed Audio CD contains:

1. A slow and clear audio recording of the alphabet with adequate translation in English.
2. The main lessons are recorded clearly. The last mark has been deliberately ignored in most cases when reading the lessons so it will not confuse the students and disturb their minds with long and short vowels, tanween mark and noon and al-fateh tanween and the dual.
3. “Tanween” mark is pronounced on some words, even though it is not written on those words for linguistic reasons.
4. The instructions at the beginning of each exercise are translated in English.
5. The questions and answers to the “Test Your Knowledge” section are recorded.
6. Translations of the newly introduced vocabulary words are offered at the end of each lesson.
7. Simple linguistic rules and grammar explanations have been included throughout the book to equip readers with a better understanding of the language.

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Jeunesse Sans Frontiere introduces Arabic for youth in the highly successful Al Habib Affas series. This modern curriculum will take non-speakers of Arabic on a journey of learning from the basics to a level equivalent with native speakers by consolidating and broadening their range of language skills. The classic Arabic language is presented clearly and inclusively to meet the needs of learners living in the west. The Al Habib Affas series consists of three systematic divisions: reading, conversation, and Arab culture.

1. Reading: Reading skills are developed by close examination of authentic reading passages and regular vocabulary exercises focused on word building techniques.  The Al Habib Affas series includes classical Arabic excerpts without the distractions of spoken dialects.
2. Conversation: A careful balance of authentic and scripted listening materials builds conversational skills with native Arabic speakers.
3. Arab Culture: Al Habib Affas students are presented with Arabic and Western culture patterns to further understand the role of this timeless language.

Each section has specific objectives enabling the learner to generate language accurately in a variety of syntactical structures, ranging from typical exercises to practical conversations. This curriculum also develops fluency by communication, discovery, realization, and finally application. The Al Habib Affas series helps Arabic learners confidently deal with different types of writing, listening, reading, and spoken text.
This series contains: textbook, workbook, and teacher guide.

The Key to Arabic Book One adopts an innovative method in teaching the skills of reading and writing Arabic to absolute beginners from a broad age range by using a gradual, assimilative phonic approach. Extensive written exercises give students ample opportunity to put into practice the skills they have learned, enabling them to build up confidence in reading and writing vocalized Arabic text. The various vowel sounds and other markings are color coded to assist the reader further. The book concludes with some short passages of dialogue to help the learner begin to develop confidence in speaking.
Features:

1. Exercises in forming and connecting letters
2. Reading practice (with vowels)
3. Color illustrations
4. Quick reference guide to reading skills
5. Modern western methodology
6. Teacher's notes

Objectives of the Book:

• To teach students the importance of fulfilling their responsibilities.
• To teach students the dua before sleeping.
• To teach students the manners of Friday prayers.
• To teach students the benefits of good deeds.
• To teach students to keep in touch with family.
• To teach students the benefits of Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Revelation).

Grammatical Structures:

• Using exclamation (ta'ajjub).
• Distinguishing nouns, verbs, and prepositions.
• Identifying prepositional phrases.
• Using the dual and the plural.

Lessons:

• Adel is Performing His Duty
• Bedtime Story
• Bedtime Dua
• The Student’s Dua
• Friday
• Good Deeds
• My Uncle’s Address
• Allah’s Power
• Visiting My Uncle
• A Telephone Conversation
• Ramadan
• A Night of Goodness

This series seeks to teach children Arabic and enhance the linguistic skills of non-Arabic speakers. The objectives are:

1. To make the Arabic language appealing to students and enable them to understand spoken Arabic.
2. To assist students in reading Arabic correctly, speaking it properly, and understanding it.
3. To enrich students' linguistic resources so that they can form correct Arabic sentences.
4. To educate students about the Arabic language heritage and Islamic culture.
5. To allow students to broaden their horizons and learn other subjects delivered in Arabic.
6. To help students learn to recite the Holy Quran, understand its meanings, and perform Islamic rituals in Arabic.

This series is based on five fundamentals:

1. Psychology
2. Linguistics
3. Cultural Understanding
4. Education
5. Sociology

Students will learn the following linguistic skills in this order:

1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading
4. Writing

Listening and speaking skills will:

1. Accustom students to Arabic sounds.
2. Give students an awareness of the changing meanings that can occur by changing the tone.
3. Allow students to mimic the teacher in speech.
4. Allow students to understand speech.
5. Give students the opportunity to listen to Arabic conversations.
6. Give students the opportunity to take part in regular conversation.

Reading skills are taught according to the Synthesis Method, which is as follows:

• The Total Method
• The Partial Method
• The Combination Method
• The Analysis Method
• The Vocal Method

Writing skills are based on direct dictation. The different dictation methods include:

• Imparted Dictation
• Visual Dictation
• Audible Dictation
• Experimental Dictation

Completion Time:
The books in this series are intended for use in schools. The time needed for each lesson is measured by the time of a standard class, which is 45 minutes. We call each class an instructional hour, meaning that the days specified to study the book may increase or decrease according to the hours specified in a day of studying.

Teaching Language:
Teachers should speak, explain, analyze, and discuss in formal fluent Arabic. They should not use an intermediary language at all.

This series provides a new, integrated approach to teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers and is the first European curriculum to equip students with the skills needed to start speaking Arabic almost immediately. The curriculum uses guide-art methods and techniques recommended by experts in foreign-language instruction and take into account the unique nature of the Arabic language and its distinct characteristics.

1. Student Text:
The student text is the first step of I Love Arabic Series (from 11 years old) and is supported by a comprehensive workbook, handwriting book, and teacher case. The text is comprised of 7 units discussing critical issues of a child’s world.
Each unit is divided accordingly:
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:
Silent sustained reading with complete understanding of content.
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.

2. Workbook:
The patterns of exercises include:
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.

3. Teacher Case:
Consists of:
Teacher Guide:
Tips on efficient teaching practices.
Posters to be used as classroom visual aids
Audio tapes

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An integrated learning and educational curriculum prepared by a team of professional experts. The curriculum covers seven levels of study and introduces children to the basics of Arabic through exercises in listening, writing and conversation. Students who complete this curriculum will become familiar with the sounds of Arabic and learn how to pronounce each letter correctly, write the letters of the Arabic alphabet in all their forms, and converse with others, using Arabic words and simple, age-appropriate phrases.
Features

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

This book represents an attempt to build the Arabic learner’s communicative skills sequentially, in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and functional skills. It introduces the student to basic topics that are easily accessible and frequently used in everyday conversation, providing in each lesson a dialogue; speaking, reading, and writing exercises; cultural information; and selections from Arabic magazines and websites. The book focuses on developing spoken MSA skills as a way to enable the beginning student to communicate with speakers across a variety of dialects.