Lesson 1.1: Overview of the Arabic Alphabet

The Arabic alphabet is a fundamental aspect of the Arabic language, consisting of 28 letters. Unlike English, Arabic is written and read from right to left. Each letter in the Arabic alphabet has different forms depending on its position in a word: isolated, initial, medial, and final. This feature gives Arabic its distinctive cursive style. Below is a detailed overview of the Arabic alphabet, including the name, pronunciation, and different forms of each letter.

Key Characteristics of the Arabic Alphabet

• Direction of Writing: Arabic is written from right to left, which affects both reading and writing practices.
• Cursive Script: Letters are connected within words, and the shape of each letter can change depending on its position.
• Diacritics: Marks used above or below letters to indicate short vowels and other pronunciation features.

The Arabic Letters

• Content:
  • Introduction to the Arabic language: importance, regions, and dialects.
  • Introduction to the Arabic script: direction of writing (right-to-left), structure, and characteristics.
  • Learning the first set of Arabic letters (e.g., أ to ج).
• Activity: Practice writing the first set of letters.