Arabic B

Arabic is a key 21st century language, being the official language of the UAE and ranked as the second most vital language for the UK in the British Council’s 2013 Languages for the Future report.

Knowing Arabic is vital for understanding the UAE, its culture. Therefore, students follow the Ministry of Education Arabic curriculum, with additions and adaptations to meet their learning needs.

The Year 7 curriculum will begin to lay the foundations for the rigours of GCSE and build on previous knowledge acquired in early years and primary Arabic lessons by developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as a focus on skills such as translation and spontaneous speaking.

The Year 7 course will also emphasise the fact that learning Arabic is not just about vocabulary and grammar but having an appreciation of Arabic culture and customs. We aim to foster an inquisitive and curious student who can take advantage of where we are and foster a genuine passion for Arabic as well as a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject. It is after all, all around us!

COURSE CONTENT Term 1

Me & My Family Home & Town

Term 2

Health & Safety (Part 1: Sports & Hobbies) Health & Safety (Part 2: Foods)

Term 3

School & Jobs

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Students are required to develop confidence in: ● Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing ● Grammar - There is a greater emphasis on grammar, requiring students to use and manipulate a variety of key grammar structures and patterns. ● Vocabulary - There is also a greater emphasis on vocabulary including vocabulary that goes beyond students’ immediate needs and interests.

RESOURCES

● Pre-GCSE Arabic (My Language is my Identity) Coursebook ● Languagenut digital learning platform ● Languagenut is provided by School but students may also access other websites independently such as Languagesonline, Duolingo, Memrise or Quizlet.

SETTING

Students will be setted according to their ability in the foreign language. Movement either up or down is a fluid process commensurate with the individual's linguistic needs.

ASSESSMENTS

Arabic is assessed summatively through one summative assessment per term, linked closely to the skills developed. The end of year assessment follows a similar format but will include all modules studied. Arabic is also assessed formatively as in ongoing daily informal assessment. Both types of assessment contribute to a students assessment grade.