Seven Levels… One Complete Learning Journey

The Let’s Learn Arabic Series has been carefully designed to guide students through a structured learning journey, beginning with the Arabic alphabet and ending with full preparation for GCSE Arabic (9–1).

Each level is age-appropriate and progressively develops vocabulary, language skills, grammar, and communication through engaging lessons, practical activities, and meaningful real-life topics.

Level 1

First Steps in Arabic

Age: 5–6

Students begin by learning the Arabic alphabet, letter sounds, and their first words. They develop early reading and writing skills while building confidence through songs, games, and colourful activities.

This level includes:

• Arabic alphabet and letter recognition.
• Over 120 illustrated vocabulary words.
• Alphabet Tree and Tower of Letters activities.
• Illustrated Arabic Dictionary.
• Educational songs and engaging exercises.
• Teacher’s Guide.

Level 2

Building Simple Sentences

Age: 6–8

Students progress from individual words to reading and writing simple sentences while expanding their vocabulary through familiar everyday topics such as school, family, food, numbers, and animals.

This level features:

• More than 300 new vocabulary words.
• Short conversations.
• Reading and writing practice.
• Interactive communication activities.
• Illustrated Arabic Dictionary.
• Teacher’s Guide.

Level 3

Developing Reading and Communication Skills

Age: 8–10

Students become more confident readers and writers while learning to express themselves in complete sentences. Grammar is introduced gradually through meaningful contexts.

Topics include:

• School life.
• Time management.
• Home and family.
• Everyday experiences.

Students continue to develop:

• Reading.
• Writing.
• Speaking.
• Listening.
• Core grammar skills.

Level 4

Becoming an Independent Learner

Age: 10–12

Students read longer texts, write structured paragraphs, and strengthen their understanding of Arabic grammar while improving fluency across all four language skills.

Topics include:

• School.
• Time and routines.
• Home life.
• Community.
• Everyday stories.

The book also includes:

• Conversations.
• Enrichment texts.
• Varied activities.
• Regular review sections.

Level 5

Strengthening Language and Critical Thinking

Age: 12–13

Students use Arabic with greater confidence while expanding their vocabulary and improving comprehension, writing, and communication through increasingly challenging topics.

Themes include:

• Identity.
• Culture.
• Technology.
• Health.
• Environment.
• Social life.

This level also introduces a structured programme of intermediate Arabic grammar.

Level 6

Preparing for GCSE Arabic

Age: 13–14

This Pre-GCSE level bridges the gap between intermediate Arabic and GCSE study. Students develop the language and study skills required for secondary education and future examination success.

Topics include:

• Transport and travel.
• Holidays.
• Arts and entertainment.
• Technology.
• Healthy living.
• Traveller’s Guide.

The course also provides systematic instruction in intermediate Arabic grammar.

Level 7

GCSE Arabic (9–1)

Age: 14–16

This level has been developed in line with the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Arabic (9–1) specification. It equips students with the linguistic and academic skills required for examination success while encouraging confident and authentic use of Arabic.

Topics include:

• Identity and relationships.
• School and future education.
• Local area and services.
• Travel and tourism.
• Careers and aspirations.
• Global issues and cultures.

Students also develop advanced skills in:

• Arabic grammar.
• Extended writing.
• Translation.
• Reading comprehension.
• Listening.
• Speaking.
• Enrichment texts.
• Teacher’s Guide.