Modern Foreign Language

The Arabic language sits at the heart of our School’s ethos and is required for reading and understanding the Holy Qu’ran. Hence, the Arabic language holds a special significance to Harmony Primary School. As a modern foreign language, the Arabic language will enable pupils to access a wide range of future opportunities.

Our our Arabic curriculum aims to combine learning with enjoyment. Our programme compromises of four main skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. 

The Arabic curriculum accommodates all pupils from Key Stage 2 onwards, classes are streamed for ability and prior knowledge. Our lessons are presented in an engaging way by using interactive presentations as well as concrete representations. 

Pupils are taught to: 

• Listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding. 
• Explore the patterns and sounds of language.  
• Engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and seek clarification and help. 
• Speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary and phrases.  
• Develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases.  
• Read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases, and simple writing. 
• Broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material.  
• Write phrases from memory and adapt these to create new sentences.  
• Describe people, places, things, and actions orally and in writing. 
• Follow a writing model and write sentences and a simple paragraph.