Description:

Arabic at Your Hands Series is meticulously crafted for educational institutions, including schools, institutes, and universities, offering a comprehensive pathway from basic proficiency to Arabic mastery. The series is dedicated to fostering three essential language competencies: linguistic, communication, and cultural.

Audience:

Tailored for adult learners, whether enrolled in formal educational settings or pursuing self-study, the series accommodates various learning approaches, including intensive and non-intensive programs. It caters specifically to beginners with no prior exposure to Arabic, guiding them systematically toward verbal and written fluency, and facilitating seamless transition into university-level Arabic studies.

Language:

The series exclusively utilizes standard Arabic, eschewing colloquial dialects or intermediate linguistic forms, ensuring a solid foundation in the language.

Level’s Units, Books And Lessons:

The first level is divided into two parts (books), each comprising 8 units, totalling 16 units. Within each unit, learners encounter 9 lessons, amounting to a total of 144 fundamental lessons in this level.

Lesson Structure:

• First lesson: First dialogue, vocabulary, and exercises (2 pages)
• Second lesson: Second dialogue, vocabulary, and exercises (2 pages)
• Third lesson: Third dialogue, vocabulary, and exercises (2 pages)
• Fourth lesson: Vocabulary exercises and additional vocabulary (2 pages)
• Fifth Lesson: Grammar structures and exercises (4 pages)
• Sixth lesson: Phonetics (3 pages)
• Seventh lesson: Speaking and exercises (3 pages)
• Eighth lesson: Reading and exercises (3 pages)
• Ninth lesson: Writing and exercises (4 pages)

Total pages per unit: 25 pages

Total number of pages: 285

Dimensions: 20 x 26 cm (W x H)

Tests and Evaluations:

The first level includes two types of tests:

• Short tests: 8 tests spread across each two units
• Comprehensive tests for level assessment:
  • Midlevel comprehensive test (at the end of the first book)
  • Final comprehensive test (at the end of the second book)

Additionally, the first level encompasses:

• Illustrated vocabulary groups at the end
• Vocabulary lists for each unit are alphabetically arranged for the entire level
• Listening to texts accompanied by downloadable audio content (8 hours) covering all texts and selected exercises
• A preparatory booklet for teaching Arabic letters.