Tsherrafna: My First Arabic Words and Numbers
Absolute beginners of all ages will embark on an exciting journey in Tsherrafna. Starting with the basics of the Arabic alphabet and numbers, learners progress through phrases, short sentences, and fundamental grammar. The course structure includes:
- Alphabet and Numbers: Master the Arabic alphabet and numerical system to lay a strong foundation for further learning.
- Phrases and Sentence Structure: Progress to forming phrases and short sentences, focusing on practical language skills for everyday communication.
- Grammar: Explore basic grammar rules and sentence structure to enhance comprehension and expression.
- Learning Approach: Emphasizing reading and speaking, Tsherrafna utilizes interactive methods to ensure rapid progress and confidence in Modern Arabic.
Level 1:
In Level 1, students focus on acquiring fundamental language skills necessary for simple everyday conversations and interactions. The curriculum emphasizes:
- Basic Conversational Skills: Students learn to engage in simple conversations related to daily life activities, such as greetings, introductions, asking for directions, and making basic inquiries.
- Vocabulary Building: The focus is on expanding vocabulary related to common topics encountered in daily life, such as family, food, travel, and leisure activities. Students learn essential words and phrases to effectively communicate in various settings, including the classroom, public spaces, and at home.
- Grammar and Sentence Structure: While the emphasis is on practical communication, students also gain an understanding of basic grammar rules and sentence structures to construct simple sentences and express basic ideas.
- Cultural Context: Throughout Level 1, students are introduced to cultural aspects relevant to daily life in Arabic-speaking communities, helping them to understand cultural norms and practices as they engage in conversations.
Course Structure:
- Duration: Each course is 12 weeks long.
- Session: One 90-minute remote session per week for both single and group classes.
- Assignments: Weekly assignments, homework, and practice exercises to reinforce learning.
- Workshops: Active workshops to enhance understanding and application of course material.
- Quizzes: Regular quizzes to assess progress and understanding.
- Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam accounting for 60% of the final grade.
- Grading: Assignments, quizzes, and progress contribute to the final grade percentage.
- Participation: Full participation is expected, as mistakes are part of the learning process.
- Materials: Utilize a physical notebook for writing practice, with assignments to be uploaded to the Learning Management System.
- Technology: Webcam, microphone, and internet access required for remote learning. Use a phone camera or scanner to submit handwritten assignments.
- Additional Resources: Access short videos, movies, songs, cultural references, books, and novels to enhance learning.
- Gamification: Engage with game-like quizzes on the learning platform to make learning interactive and enjoyable.
- Flashcards: Utilize flashcards for vocabulary reinforcement.