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.

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.

• Level’s units, books and lessons:
  
  The first level consists of two parts (books), each of which includes 8 units (total of 16 units). Each unit consists of 9 lessons, constituting a total of 144 basic lessons in this level.
  
  The lessons of each unit are organized as follows:
  • First lesson: First dialogue, its vocabularies and exercises 2 pages
  • Second lesson: Second dialogue, its vocabularies and exercises 2 pages
  • Third lesson: Third dialogue, its vocabularies and exercises 2 pages
  • Fourth lesson: Vocabularies exercises and additional vocabularies. 2 pages
  • Fifth Lesson: Grammar structures and exercises. 4 pages
  • Sixth lesson: Sounds 3 pages
  • Seventh lesson: Speaking and exercises 3 pages
  • Eighth lesson: Reading and exercises 3 pages
  • Ninth lesson: Writing and exercises 4 pages
  Total of 25 pages per unit



• Tests and Evaluations:
  Two types of tests are included in the first level:
  1. Short tests: 8 tests in each two units
  2. Two comprehensive tests for determining level:
     • Midlevel comprehensive test (at the end of the first book)
     • Final comprehensive test (at the end of the second book)
There are no audio records for final and midtrial tests because answers have to be given from the students not the teacher.


• At its end, the first level includes a group of vocabularies with illustrated pictures. It also comprises lists for vocabularies used in each unit and another list for all vocabularies used in the level arranged alphabetically. It also contains listening texts along with an audio CD (8 hours) covering all texts and some of the exercises included. There is also a preparatory booklet for teaching Arabic letters.Click here to download Arabic Between Your Hands Textbook: Level 1, Part 1 Audio content.

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

• 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.

For more information in Arabic...

• 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).

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

• 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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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