Gateway to Arabic – Level 1

Gateway to Arabic – Book One is the first level in a well-structured, progressive Arabic language curriculum designed for students learning Arabic in a non-Arabic-speaking environment. The series has achieved remarkable success since its introduction and is carefully designed to make Arabic accessible and enjoyable for both students and teachers.

The curriculum is particularly suited to Muslim children learning Arabic in English-speaking countries, providing a practical and supportive approach to developing the foundational skills needed to read and write Arabic.

Extensive research and piloting have helped ensure that the materials are easy to learn from and easy to teach, while the wealth of exercises throughout the book gives students ample opportunities to reinforce vocabulary, develop their understanding of grammar, and apply what they have learned.

Building Arabic Reading & Writing Skills

Gateway to Arabic – Level 1 focuses on establishing a strong foundation in Arabic literacy. Students gradually learn to recognize, write, and read Arabic letters and develop an understanding of the essential vowel sounds and reading marks used in Arabic.

Topics Covered

The book introduces students to:

• Recognition of Arabic letters in their isolated forms
• Writing Arabic letters in their isolated forms, with clear arrows showing the correct direction of writing
• The three short vowels: Fatha, Kasra, and Damma
• Recognition and writing of letters in their joined forms
• Nunation (Al-Tanween)
• The three long vowels (Al-Madd)
• Al-Sukun
• Al-Shadda
• The Sun and Moon Letters (Al-Huruf Al-Shamsiyyah wa'l-Qamariyyah) and their associated rules
• Al-Alif Al-Maqsura
• Al-Hamza

Learn Through Practice

With its extensive range of practice activities, Gateway to Arabic – Level 1 gives students the opportunity to repeatedly practice and reinforce each new skill. The progressive structure helps learners build their abilities step by step, developing the confidence needed to recognize Arabic letters, understand basic reading rules, and write Arabic correctly.

Gateway to Arabic – Level 1 provides a solid starting point for young learners beginning their Arabic language journey, combining a carefully developed curriculum with extensive practice materials to make learning Arabic both effective and accessible.