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Arabic Language Syllabus

A complete path to Arabic literacy and fluency, covering the script, grammar, vocabulary, and conversation from absolute beginner (A1) to advanced (C2). The full Arabic Language syllabus: 7 subjects, 40 chapters and 137 topics, with 348 flashcards written against it.

7Subjects
40Chapters
137Topics
348Flashcards

Arabic Language subjects

Arabic Language has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Arabic Script and Pronunciation

6 chapters · 19 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. The Arabic Alphabet · 3 topics
  2. Writing the Script · 3 topics
  3. Vowels and Diacritics · 3 topics
  4. Special Letters and Symbols · 4 topics
  5. Pronunciation and Phonetics · 3 topics
  6. Numbers and Symbols · 3 topics

Grammar (Nahw and Sarf)

9 chapters · 36 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Nouns and Gender · 3 topics
  2. The Three Cases (I'rab) · 4 topics
  3. Pronouns · 4 topics
  4. The Idafa (Possessive Construction) · 3 topics
  5. Adjectives and Agreement · 4 topics
  6. The Verb System · 5 topics
  7. Sentence Structure · 4 topics
  8. Particles and Connectors · 4 topics
  9. Advanced Syntax · 5 topics

Vocabulary and Word Building

6 chapters · 22 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Everyday Survival Vocabulary · 4 topics
  2. People and Daily Life · 4 topics
  3. Home, City, and Travel · 4 topics
  4. Work, Study, and Society · 4 topics
  5. Word Formation Strategies · 3 topics
  6. Idioms and Collocations · 3 topics

Reading and Comprehension

5 chapters · 15 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Foundations of Reading · 3 topics
  2. Texts for Beginners · 3 topics
  3. Functional and Media Texts · 3 topics
  4. Comprehension Skills · 3 topics
  5. Literary and Classical Texts · 3 topics

Writing and Composition

5 chapters · 15 topics · 49 flashcards

  1. Mechanics of Writing · 3 topics
  2. Sentence and Paragraph Writing · 3 topics
  3. Practical Writing · 3 topics
  4. Essay and Extended Writing · 3 topics
  5. Style and Register · 3 topics

Listening and Conversation

5 chapters · 18 topics · 49 flashcards

  1. Listening Foundations · 3 topics
  2. Everyday Conversation · 4 topics
  3. Functional Speaking · 4 topics
  4. Understanding Real Speech · 3 topics
  5. Fluency and Discussion · 4 topics

Dialects and Cultural Context

4 chapters · 12 topics · 49 flashcards

  1. The Arabic Language Landscape · 3 topics
  2. Survival in a Spoken Dialect · 3 topics
  3. Culture and Etiquette · 3 topics
  4. Exams and Certification · 3 topics

Arabic Language flashcards

348 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Arabic Language syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Arabic Language syllabus?

Arabic Language covers 7 subjects: Arabic Script and Pronunciation, Grammar (Nahw and Sarf), Vocabulary and Word Building, Reading and Comprehension, Writing and Composition, Listening and Conversation and Dialects and Cultural Context.

How many chapters and topics are in the Arabic Language syllabus?

40 chapters and 137 topics, across 7 subjects. Grammar (Nahw and Sarf) is the largest subject, with 36 topics in 9 chapters.

Are there Arabic Language flashcards?

Yes — 348 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.