Foundational Arabic with Al-Arabiyatu Bayna Yadayk Book 1

Foundational Arabic with Al-Arabiyatu Bayna Yadayk Book 1 (العربية بين يديك)

This course offers a practical and immersive introduction to Standard Arabic, focusing on the core communication skills of comprehension, conversation, reading, and writing. Using the renowned "Al-Arabiyatu Bayna Yadayk" curriculum, the focus is on functional language use, allowing you to quickly grasp and use Arabic in meaningful contexts. Qualified, native-speaking teachers guide you through each lesson, providing clear explanations and constant opportunities for practice. The course material is designed for gradual, solid progression, accompanied by audio resources, relevant handouts, and assignments to reinforce the knowledge taught.

Course Modules:

Module 1: The Building Blocks of Communication
The Arabic alphabet and pronunciation, essential greetings and introductions, introduction to the 3 parts of speech: Noun (اسم), Verb (فعل), and Particle (حرف). Forming simple questions using "What?" (ماذا) and "Who?" (من).

Module 2: Introducing Yourself and the World Around You
Gender in nouns (masculine and feminine), numbers 1-10, using demonstrative pronouns "This" (هذا / هذه). Building your first nominal sentences (الجملة الاسمية) to identify people and objects. Vocabulary: family, university, and common objects.

Module 3: Describing and Owning
Using adjectives to describe nouns (e.g., new, big, small), introduction to the possessive construct (المضاف والمضاف إليه) to express relationships like "the teacher's book." Expanding your descriptive ability with new vocabulary for colors, nationalities, and places.

Module 4: Your Daily Life and Past Actions
Introduction to the past tense verb (الفعل الماضي), learning to conjugate and use it to talk about completed actions (e.g., "I went," "He studied"). Using attached pronouns (الضمائر المتصلة) to express "my," "your," "his." Vocabulary: daily activities, places in the city, and days of the week.

Enrolment and Access

Students can enrol in this course and gain instant access to the course material, which is available for download for future reference. Students will also have access to online teachers and additional lessons/ question responses as they become available.

Who Is This Course For?

This foundational Arabic course is tailored for those who have completed the Arabic foundations course. It is ideal for students, professionals, and lifelong learners who seek a structured and practical path to speaking and understanding Modern Standard Arabic. Through engaging, communicative lessons and practical exercises, participants will build a solid vocabulary base and grasp essential grammatical structures. The course aims to develop conversational confidence and reading fluency, equipping learners for real-world interactions and providing a strong foundation for further study in the Arabic language.

Recognition and Achievement

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion from the Sibaway Institute, acknowledging their dedication and foundational proficiency in Arabic. This recognition serves as a testament to their commitment and provides a solid groundwork for advancing to the next level in their Arabic language journey.