Children’s Arabic
THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL
Beginners Children’s Arabic Level 1
NEW TIME: Every Saturday / 3.15pm – 4.30pm
Starting Saturday 13 Oct
Venue: Iqra Academy
Open to school age boys and girls. (Ages 7 -12)
Children have a natural aptitude to learn a new language so our children’s Arabic course is taught very differently from the adult course. We focus on learning language through immersion rather than grammar; making the children learn as much vocabulary as possible through the use of interactive class sessions. The course progresses from simple memorisation of objects (fruits, clothing, colours, shapes etc.) to creating basic sentences. English usage is kept to a minimum in the class to help children attain confidence in spoken Arabic.
The course is of a variable length as we want the children to learn at a steady pace before moving onto more advanced Arabic (children stories, writing short pieces etc.). The course also includes regular exams with full individual feedback to the parents on their children’s progression. Class sizes are also kept small. New intake will be accepted once a year.
No previous knowledge of Arabic is presumed – however, children who can read Arabic or are in the process of learning to read the Qur’ān will be at an advantage
By the end of Level 1, students should:
• Possess a practical Arabic vocabulary between 500 (minimum) to 1500 words.
• Implicitly understand the basic grammar rules (pronouns, adjectives, prepositions etc.)
• Have hundreds of hours of Arabic reading and writing skills through the homeworks
| Key Themes | Key Grammar |
| ColoursFruits, VegetablesClothingForms of transport
Family and Friends Rooms and household items Body parts Nationalities and Countries |
GenderDemonstratives (هذا،هذه, ذلك، تلك)Adjectives and adjective/noun agreementAsking Questions
Definite Article (ال) Prepositions Pronouns The dual |
Course Location and Times
The course will run every Saturday 3.15pm – 4.30pm starting Saturday 13 October 2012 at Iqra Academy
Fees
The course fee is £20 a month made payable the first Saturday of every month. This includes the course textbook, course materials, hand-outs etc. Parents are asked to pay for the first month to guarantee a place.
Registration
In order to register please go the ENROL PAGE as soon as possible. Places are limited to keep the class sizes small so register early. The course is open to girls and boys.
Course Text
A mixture of textbooks will be used, including audio and video.
Entry Requirements
Suitable for all school age children (boys and girls) especially between the ages 7 and 12. Teenagers can enrol on the adult course. No previous knowledge of Arabic is presumed – however, children who can read Arabic or are in the process of learning to read the Qur’ān will be at an advantage.
