The Islamic College has organized an Arabic Course for those who want to learn the language of the Islamic revelation.
The course has two semesters which are designed to prepare students with no previous knowledge of Arabic to read and understand Quranic and classical Islamic texts.
At the end of the course, students would have developed the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and grammar. Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded an Islamic College Certificate of attendance.
What will you learn?
This course focuses on the Arabic language which is ideal for anyone interested to learn how to read, write and speak Arabic. The course dives deep into Classical Arabic vocabulary and basic grammar rules. It’s designed to provide a solid foundation of the most common vocabulary and will enable you to go through daily life, navigate a variety of situations, and have significant conversations with speakers of Arabic.
Syllabus for Teaching Book One of “Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk”
This syllabus outlines a structured approach to teaching Book One of “Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk” over two 16-session semesters. Each session is designed to develop the four core language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with a focus on practical application through dialogues and interactive exercises.
| Semester/Session | Topic | Learning Objectives |
| First Semester | ||
| 1 | Introduction to the Book & Lesson 1 | Familiarization with the book’s objectives, Arabic alphabet, and basic expressions |
| 2 | Continuation of Lesson 1 | Practice with the alphabet, constructing simple sentences, and self-introduction |
| 3 | Lesson 2: The Family | Learning vocabulary related to family and descriptive sentences |
| 4 | Continuation of Lesson 2 | Practicing conversations about family and strengthening reading skills |
| 5 | Lesson 3: Housing | Vocabulary for home and residence; engaging in conversations about daily life |
| 6 | Continuation of Lesson 3 | Practical exercises in conversation and writing skill enhancement |
| 7 | Lesson 4: Work | Learning vocabulary about jobs and professions; discussing various occupations |
| 8 | Review and Midterm Assessment | Revising Lessons 1–4 and evaluating reading, writing, and speaking skills |
| 9 | Lesson 5: Shopping | Vocabulary for shopping and common market phrases |
| 10 | Continuation of Lesson 5 | Practicing conversations in shopping scenarios and completing exercises |
| 11 | Lesson 6: Food & Drink | Introducing vocabulary for food and beverages |
| 12 | Continuation of Lesson 6 | Practicing restaurant conversations and similar situational dialogues |
| 13 | Lesson 7: Time | Vocabulary for time, days of the week, and daily planning |
| 14 | Continuation of Lesson 7 | Practicing time-related expressions and incorporating them into conversations |
| 15 | General Review of Semester Topics | Comprehensive revision to consolidate learned material |
| 16 | Final Semester Examination | Comprehensive assessment of skills acquired during the first semester |
| Second Semester | ||
| 1 | Lesson 8: Hobbies | Vocabulary for hobbies and leisure activities |
| 2 | Continuation of Lesson 8 | Dialogues about hobbies and completing related forms |
| 3 | Lesson 9: Travel | Learning vocabulary for travel, airports, and hotels |
| 4 | Continuation of Lesson 9 | Practicing dialogues in travel-related scenarios |
| 5 | Lesson 10: Health | Vocabulary for health and the human body; dialogues about visiting the doctor |
| 6 | Continuation of Lesson 10 | Medical expressions and completing exercises |
| 7 | Lesson 11: School | Vocabulary for school and education; conversations about classes and classmates |
| 8 | Review and Midterm Assessment | Revising Lessons 8–11 and evaluating learning progress |
| 9 | Lesson 12: Nature | Vocabulary for nature, weather, and geographical regions |
| 10 | Continuation of Lesson 12 | Conversations about nature and discussions about weather |
| 11 | Lesson 13: Sports | Vocabulary for sports and common expressions for athletic activities |
| 12 | Continuation of Lesson 13 | Discussions about sports and personal experiences |
| 13 | Lesson 14: Culture | Vocabulary for culture and traditions |
| 14 | Continuation of Lesson 14 | Dialogues about cultural differences and note-taking on cultural practices |
| 15 | General Review of Semester Topics | Comprehensive revision to reinforce concepts |
| 16 | Final Semester Examination | Comprehensive assessment of skills learned across both semesters |
