Week 1:

Session 1: Course Introduction and Review of Basic Arabic Concepts

• Overview of course objectives and expectations
• Quick review of the Arabic alphabet, basic vocabulary, and sentence structures
• Ice-breaker speaking activity: Introduce yourself in Arabic

Session 2: Essential Grammar: Definite and Indefinite Nouns

• Understanding the use of definite articles (ال)
• Differentiating between definite and indefinite nouns
• Practice exercises with examples

Week 2:

Session 1: Personal Pronouns and Verb Conjugation (Present Tense)

• Review of personal pronouns
• Conjugating regular verbs in the present tense
• Speaking practice: Describing daily routines

Session 2: Vocabulary Expansion: Family, Work, and Hobbies

• Vocabulary related to family, professions, and leisure activities
• Practice exercises to build contextual vocabulary
• Role-play: Talking about your job and hobbies

Week 3:

Session 1: Adjectives and Descriptive Language

• Using adjectives to describe people, places, and things
• Agreement of adjectives with nouns (gender and number)
• Practice writing descriptive sentences

Session 2: Reading Comprehension: Short Paragraphs

• Strategies for reading comprehension in Arabic
• Reading simple texts and answering comprehension questions
• Group discussion: Identifying key ideas in a text

Week 4:

Session 1: Introduction to Past Tense Verbs

• Conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense
• Using time expressions with past tense
• Practice: Talking about past experiences

Session 2: Writing Skills: Basic Paragraph Structure

• How to structure a paragraph in Arabic (topic sentence, details, conclusion)
• Writing a short paragraph about your last vacation
• Peer feedback and corrections

Week 5:

Session 1: Prepositions and Sentence Construction

• Common Arabic prepositions and their usage
• Forming sentences with prepositions to describe locations and directions
• Practice exercises with real-life examples

Session 2: Speaking Practice: Role-Playing Everyday Scenarios

• Engaging in dialogues related to shopping, dining out, and asking for directions
• Focus on pronunciation, fluency, and sentence structure
• Group activities and feedback

Week 6:

Session 1: Future Tense and Expressing Intentions

• Introduction to the future tense using “س” and “سوف”
• Talking about future plans and intentions
• Speaking activity: What will you do next weekend?

Session 2: Vocabulary for Travel and Transportation

• Words and phrases related to travel, transportation, and booking tickets
• Role-play: Planning a trip and making travel arrangements
• Listening comprehension exercise: Travel conversations

Week 7:

Session 1: Possessive Structures in Arabic

• Using possessive pronouns and structures (e.g., كتابي = my book)
• Practice exercises: Talking about possessions
• Writing short descriptive sentences

Session 2: Reading Comprehension: Short Stories and Articles

• Reading and analyzing simple Arabic stories and articles
• Discussion questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking
• Vocabulary review from reading materials

Week 8:

Session 1: Complex Sentences: Conjunctions and Connectors

• Using conjunctions (و = and, لكن = but, لأن = because) to form complex sentences
• Practice exercises: Combining sentences for clarity
• Speaking practice: Discussing personal opinions

Session 2: Formal vs. Informal Language in Arabic

• Understanding the difference between formal (Fusha) and informal (dialects) Arabic
• When to use formal vs. informal language in different contexts
• Role-play: Professional and casual conversations

Week 9:

Session 1: Advanced Vocabulary: Health, Education, and Technology

• Expanding vocabulary in specific topics like health, education, and technology
• Practice exercises with topic-related dialogues
• Group discussion: Talking about modern technology in daily life

Session 2: Writing Practice: Emails and Simple Letters

• Introduction to writing formal and informal emails in Arabic
• Structuring a simple letter: greetings, body, and closing
• Writing assignment: Drafting a short email with peer feedback

Week 10:

Session 1: Review of Grammar, Vocabulary, and Key Concepts

• Recap of key grammar points, vocabulary, and speaking skills
• Group activities: Vocabulary games, sentence building, and discussions
• Q&A session to address any questions

Session 2: Final Speaking and Writing Assessment

• Role-play scenarios to assess speaking fluency and accuracy
• Final writing assignment: A short essay or letter
• Instructor feedback and personalized recommendations for further learning