Gateway to Arabic offers a meticulously structured and progressive curriculum tailored for teaching Arabic in environments where the language isn’t native, catering to learners across a wide age spectrum. Embraced by evening and weekend madrasahs, Muslim schools, and adult learners alike, this course employs a well-crafted approach. As students advance, they systematically develop their grasp of Arabic grammar and vocabulary, applying their skills through written exercises, spoken dialogues, and comprehension tasks. Gateway to Arabic Book One, enriched with abundant practice materials, focuses on foundational skills essential for language reading and writing proficiency. It covers a range of elements:
- Identification of Arabic letters in their standalone form
- Writing letters individually with clear directional arrows
- Introduction to the three short vowels: fatha, kasra, and damma
- Recognition and writing of letters in their connected forms
- Understanding nunation (al-tanween)
- Exploring the three long vowels (al-madd)
- Al-sukun and al-shadda
- Differentiating between sun and moon letters (al-huruf al-shamsiyyah wa’l-qamariyyah) and their associated rules
- Al-alif al-maqsura and al-hamza
This comprehensive book lays a robust foundation for Arabic language learners, systematically guiding them through the fundamental aspects necessary for proficiency in reading and writing.
