This course is based on Al‑‘Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk – Book 1 by Dr Abdulrahman bin Ibrahim Al‑Fawzan. Designed for beginners, it builds a strong foundation in Arabic through basic grammar, vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Students will develop skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking using practical dialogues and everyday topics aligned with Islamic etiquette and daily life.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Greetings and Introduction
- Basic introductions and greetings
- Common phrases for self-introduction, asking about well-being, and saying goodbye
- Cultural context for greetings
Unit 2: Family
- Family vocabulary: father, mother, siblings, etc.
- Introducing family members and asking about others’ families
- Simple sentences describing family relationships
Unit 3: Housing
- Vocabulary for rooms and furniture
- Expressing where one lives and describing one’s home
- Asking questions about living arrangements
Unit 4: Everyday Life
- Describing daily routines
- Using verbs for everyday activities (e.g., eat, work, sleep)
- Talking about typical daily activities
Unit 5: Food and Drink
- Vocabulary for common foods and drinks
- Ordering food in Arabic
- Talking about likes and dislikes in food
Unit 6: Prayers
- Vocabulary related to the five daily prayers
- Describing prayer times and religious practices
- Simple phrases to express intent to pray
Unit 7: Studies
- Vocabulary for school subjects and academic activities
- Talking about studying, school, and university life
- Asking about others’ studies
Unit 8: Work
- Job-related vocabulary and common phrases
- Describing work and professions
- Asking about someone’s job or profession
Unit 9: Shopping
- Vocabulary for shopping items and currency
- Asking about prices and shopping preferences
- Simple phrases for buying things and negotiating
Unit 10: Weather
- Weather-related vocabulary and conditions
- Describing the weather and asking about it
- Talking about the forecast and seasonal changes
Unit 11: People and Places
- Vocabulary for describing people and locations
- Asking where places are located
- Talking about hometowns and favorite places
Unit 12: Hobbies
- Vocabulary for different hobbies and pastimes
- Talking about personal interests and preferences
- Asking about hobbies and leisure activities
Unit 13: Travelling
- Vocabulary for travel-related items and places
- Asking for directions and discussing travel plans
- Talking about destinations and transportation
Unit 14: Hajj and Umrah
- Vocabulary and phrases related to Hajj and Umrah
- Explaining basic rituals and practices for both pilgrimages
- Asking questions about performing Hajj or Umrah
Unit 15: Health
- Vocabulary for health problems and symptoms
- Talking about wellness and common medical needs
- Asking for medical assistance or advice
Unit 16: Vacation
- Vocabulary for vacation destinations and plans
- Talking about leisure and relaxation during vacations
- Asking about travel accommodations and holiday activities
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