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ARABIC READER FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS
A Step-by-Step Journey into the Arabic Language
PART 1: GETTING STARTED
Mostly English
1Welcome to Arabic!
- Why Learn Arabic?
- About the Arabic Language
- Arabic Around the World
- How to Use This Book
2The Arabic Alphabet – Introduction
- Meet the Arabic Letters (Overview)
- How Arabic Writing Works
- Reading Direction: Right to Left
- Letter Shapes: Beginning, Middle, End, Alone
3Your First Letters (Group 1)
- Letters: ب (ba), ت (ta), ث (tha)
- Writing Practice
- Simple Words with These Letters
- Pronunciation Guide
4Building Your Foundation (Group 2)
- Letters: ن (noon), ي (ya), م (meem)
- Connecting Letters
- First Simple Words
- Practice Exercises
5Expanding Your Alphabet (Group 3)
- Letters: ف (fa), ق (qaf), ك (kaf)
- Word Building
- Reading Practice with English Translation
PART 2: GROWING CONFIDENCE
60% English, 40% Arabic
6More Essential Letters
- Completing the Alphabet
- Similar-Looking Letters: How to Tell Them Apart
- Quick Reference Chart
7Vowels and Pronunciation
- Short Vowels (Harakat): Fatha, Kasra, Damma
- Sukoon (No Vowel)
- Long Vowels
- Practice Reading with Vowels
8Your First Arabic Words
- Greetings (السلام عليكم – Hello)
- Family Words (أب، أم – Father, Mother)
- Numbers 1-10
- Colors
9Simple Phrases
- Yes (نعم) and No (لا)
- Please and Thank You
- Basic Questions
- Everyday Expressions
10Introduction to Nouns
- Masculine and Feminine
- Singular and Plural (Basics)
- The Definite Article (ال – “the”)
PART 3: BUILDING SENTENCES
50% English, 50% Arabic
11First Sentences
- “This is…” Sentences
- Simple Statements
- Sentence Structure Basics
12Describing Things
- Simple Adjectives
- Colors and Sizes
- Describing People and Objects
13Pronouns
- I, You, He, She
- We, You (plural), They
- Using Pronouns in Sentences
14Basic Verbs – Present Tense
- To Be (implied in Arabic)
- To Have
- Common Action Verbs
15At Home (Vocabulary Theme)
- Room Names
- Furniture
- Daily Activities
- Reading Practice: “My House”
PART 4: EXPANDING SKILLS
40% English, 60% Arabic
16In the City
- Places: Mosque, School, Market
- Directions
- Reading Practice: “A Walk in the City”
17Food and Drink
- Common Foods
- At the Restaurant
- Likes and Dislikes
18Time and Calendar
- Days of the Week
- Months
- Telling Time
- “What time is it?”
19Past Tense Introduction
- Basic Past Tense Verbs
- “I did…” “He went…”
- Simple Past Stories
20Shopping and Money
- Numbers 11-100
- Prices and Quantities
- Dialogue: At the Shop
PART 5: CONFIDENT READING
30% English, 70% Arabic
21Weather and Seasons
- Weather Vocabulary
- The Four Seasons
- Describing the Weather
22Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Books and Reading
- Music and Arts
23Simple Conversations
- Meeting Someone New
- Talking About Your Day
- Making Plans
24Travel and Transportation
- Vehicles
- Journey Vocabulary
- At the Airport/Station
25Connected Stories
- Short Story 1: “A Day with Ahmed”
- Short Story 2: “At the Market”
- Short Story 3: “The Weekend”
PART 6: MOVING FORWARD
20% English, 80% Arabic
26More Complex Sentences
- Using “And” and “But”
- Because and Therefore
- Compound Sentences
27Future Tense
- “I will…” “We will…”
- Making Plans
- Talking About Tomorrow
28Asking Questions
- Question Words: Who, What, Where, When, Why, How
- Question Formation
- Practice Dialogues
29Cultural Notes
- Arabic Names and Their Meanings
- Common Expressions
- Cultural Do’s and Don’ts
30Reading Practice Collection
- 10 Short Passages
- Comprehension Questions
- Vocabulary Lists
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Complete Alphabet Chart with Pronunciation Guide
Appendix B: English-Arabic Glossary (All Words from the Book)
Appendix C: Arabic-English Glossary
Appendix D: Verb Conjugation Tables (Basic)
Appendix E: Answer Key to Exercises
Appendix F: Resources for Continued Learning