Arabic Language for Beginners
How to Greet People in Arabic
Lesson 1 for the OER course
Arabic Language for Beginners
Overview
OER Fundamentals are invited to remix this course planning template to design and share their OER project plans, course information and syllabus, and reflection.
Project Planning
My OER Goals & Purpose:
I am creating an OER Arabic Conversational Module for beginners. The course will focus on three topics: Greetings and introductions, Daily activities, and Work. I hope to help students develop the communication skills they need to interact with native Arabic speakers in everyday situations.
My Audience:
My target audience for this course is beginners who have little or no experience with Arabic. The Module is designed to be accessible to students with a variety of learning needs and preferences.
My Team:
I am working on this OER independently. However, I have consulted with other Arabic language teachers to get feedback on the course content and design.
Existing Resources:
There are a number of existing resources that I will be utilizing for this OER item. These include:
- Arabic language textbooks and grammar books
- Arabic-language newspapers, magazines, TV shows, and movies
- Online Arabic language resources, such as websites and apps
New Resources:
I will need to create some new resources for this OER item, such as:
- Interactive exercises for each topic
- Audio recordings of native Arabic speakers speaking about each topic
- Video recordings of role-playing exercises and conversation drills
Supports Needed:
I would appreciate feedback on the course content and design from other Arabic language teachers. I would also be grateful for any suggestions for new resources that I could include in the course.
Timeline:
I plan to release the first draft of the course by the end of the year. I will then continue to refine the course based on feedback from students and teachers.
Material Description
Objectives:
- Students will be able to identify and use basic Arabic greetings and introductions.
- Students will be able to talk about their daily activities in Arabic.
- Students will be able to use basic Arabic vocabulary and grammar to discuss work-related topics.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Introduce themselves and others in Arabic.
- Make conversation about daily activities in Arabic, such as eating, drinking, shopping, and getting around.
- Ask for and give directions in Arabic.
- Order food and drinks at a restaurant in Arabic.
- Make a purchase at a store in Arabic.
- Talk about their job and education in Arabic.
- Discuss basic cultural topics in Arabic.
Reflection
Having participated in a series of webinars on remixing OERs, I have gained valuable insights into the process of preparing practical educational resources. While creating an OER for a foreign language is challenging, I have learned how to effectively remix various resources to meet the specific needs of my students by observing and analyzing existing OERs.
The webinars shed light on the benefits of OERs, motivating me to incorporate these learnings into my classes. I intend to apply the strategies and techniques I acquired to enhance the Arabic Conversational Module I am developing. This approach will significantly benefit my students, providing them with a more comprehensive and engaging learning experience.