Lesson 1: Arabic alphabet (Part 1)
Introduction:
Welcome to the first lesson!
Remember! you are welcome to ask any questions using the chat provided below on the right side of the page.
Arabic is a Semitic language that first appeared in the 1st to 4th centuries CE. It is the native language for all the residents of the middle east. Over 420 million people speak Arabic, it is the sixth most spoken language in the world.
To start learning a new language, you must start with its alphabet!
In the first lesson, you will learn the first 14 letters of the Arabic alphabet. Next, you will be practicing what you learned.
Fun fact: Did you know the Arabic language is written from right to left!
We will start the lesson by giving you the first 14 Arabic letters and the correct way to pronounce it, using the English Alphabet.
Let's discover what each letter looks like and it's sound!
Learning Activities:
The flashcards provided below have proven to be the most effective way to learn a new language.
Here you will find the first 14 Arabic letters, just flip the cards to learn what each letter sounds like.
Activities:
Activity #1: Match each letter with its sound
Matching the letter with its sound helps you to gain practice.
*I recommend referring back to the flashcards until you master the letters.
Activity #2: Type the sound you hear.
Listen to each letter and write its sounds.
Hearing the sound of each letter helps you later to define the letters in a word.
*I recommend you listen more than once. Just select the audio icon below to hear the word.
Evaluation:
Click on the icon to test your knowledge!
* The test has different questions; Written, Matching, Multiple choices, and True/False.
Grading Weight:
Grading Rubric:
Lesson 1 (20%): Absorb 5%, Do 15%
Summary:
Now you have learned the first 14 Arabic letters!
In the next lesson, you will be learning the following letters of the Arabic alphabet.
Looking forward to working with you!
