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• Languages | Arabic: Resources

  A range of resources to assist with implementing the Victorian Curriculum F – 10 are available. Please visit the following websites to access these resources (links open in a new window):

  • Victorian Curriculum F – 10 Resources and Support (VCAA)

  Includes general advice and information...

  Overview material | Arabic

• Languages | Arabic: Structure

  Sequences of learning

  The Arabic curriculum recognises that there are different entry points into language learning across F–10, which reflects current language teaching practice.

  There are two possible learning sequences:

  • F–10 sequence for students who begin to learn the language...

  Overview material | Arabic

• VCARC121

  Participate in collaborative tasks and shared experiences that involve planning and simple transactional exchanges, such as playing games, role-playing dialogues, and preparing and presenting group work

  Elaborations

  • asking and responding to questions in group activities such as number and memory games, for example,

    كم ورقة عندك؟ أي عدد إخترت؟ ما هي الأعداد التي تريدها؟ إخترت عدد ثمانية؛ عددي المفضل ستة؛ وصلت إلى الرقعة الثالثة؛ أنا في الخانة الأولى

  • negotiating roles for shared tasks using simple expressions such as

    ماذا عن دور الأب؟ أنت لا تقدر ان تكتب كل القصة؛ أنا اكتب النصف وأنت تكتب النصف الآخر؛ أنا دوري المشتري وأنت دورك البائع؛ هل تحب أن تكون البائع؟

  • participating in role-plays, such as buying goods from a shop, using props, for example, هل عندك حليب؟ , to engage in conversation
  • preparing, rehearsing and presenting a group activity for class or school about a familiar situation or event, using expressions such as

    اليوم سوف نقدم لكم عرضاً عن عيد الأم؛ شكراً لاستماعكم؛ أنا كامل وهذه لينا وهذا محمود؛ نرجو أن تستمتعوا بالعرض

  VCARC121 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• Languages | Arabic: Learning in Arabic

  Arabic language learning

  Arabic is spoken by approximately 280 million people in 22 countries over several continents. It is the official language of the Arab world, which includes countries of the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region, and is one of the official languages of the United...

  Overview material | Arabic

• VCARU015

  Understand that spoken and written Arabic varies according to regions and countries, and according to context, situations and relationships

  Elaborations

  • recognising that forms of address and greetings may vary according to the time of day, gender, a person’s background and the social status of the participants, for example,

    مرحبا؛ أهلاً؛ صباح الخير/ مساء الخير؛ سلام ونعمة؛ السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته؛ سلام الرب معك

    سيد أمين؛ الآنسة هالة؛ ؛ الأستاذ فارس

  • recognising that informal forms of address are commonly used and are accepted as the norm in various Arabic-speaking communities, for example,

    عم جوزيف؛ عمة سناء؛ خالة عبير؛ ست صباح؛ عم سليم

  • identifying how they communicate with their family and friends and with people less close to them, noticing differences in word choice and language use and communicative behaviour
  • explaining how their spoken language at home may differ from the language spoken in class, and recognising similarities and differences between various dialects represented within the classroom
  • understanding that the Arabic language has a standard form called Al Fusha, اللغة العربية الفصحى , which is mainly used in writing, and a range of oral dialects that differ greatly from region to region, for example, regional dialects from Lebanon, Palestine, Morrocco, Iraq, Egypt
  • understanding how gestures and tone are used to change the meaning of speech, and how the purpose of interactions, such as to command or invite, would change the emphasis on words being used, for example,

    زينب؛ تعالي! تعالي يا زينب. ضع الكتاب على الطاولة؛ الكتاب؛ ضعه على الطاولة الآن!

  VCARU015 | Languages | Arabic | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCARC177

  Create and present imaginative texts to express ideas, attitudes and values through characters, events and settings for a range of audiences, contexts and purposes

  Elaborations

  • creating various types of imaginative texts, such as songs, stories or video clips for video-sharing websites, to convey messages that reflect own perspectives on Arabic values and practices such as traditional filial piety or the value of education in modern society
  • creating imaginative texts in print, digital or online formats, such as short stories, video clips or plays, and building characters, themes and settings to entertain a specific audience, such as younger learners of Arabic
  • composing and presenting imaginative poems and songs that relate to significant celebrations or events in both Australia and the Arabic-speaking world, for example,

    الأعياد الوطنية؛ عيد المعلم؛ العيد الوطني الأسترالي ؛ عيد شهداء الأنزاك

  • creating reflective and critical texts such as diaries, blogs and articles to express own opinions on imaginative texts such as films, stories or poems, using expressions such as

    يا إلهي كم كان الفيلم مملّاً؛ دور الأم في الفيلم كان قاسياً جداً؛ لم أستمتع بقراءة القصة أبداً؛ لقد كانت أحداثها غير منطقية؛ قافية القصيدة جيدة لكنّ تعابيرها متكررة

  VCARC177 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCARC157

  Locate, interpret and compare information and ideas from a variety of texts relating to topics of interest such as leisure, entertainment and special occasions

  Elaborations

  • identifying context, purpose and audience in a range of texts in print, online or digital formats, such as articles, reports and documentaries
  • gathering information independently and collaboratively about events or people and comparing how various sources, such as magazines, newspapers and websites, use language to convey meaning
  • listening to, viewing and reading texts to extract elements that reflect different aspects of Arabic culture related to topics such as entertainment and special occasions, for example,

    حفلات المطربين؛ البرامج الترفيهية؛ برامج المسابقات

    الأعياد الدينية المختلفة وطرق الإحتفال بها؛ عيد الأم؛عيد الأب؛ أعياد الميلاد الخاصة؛ مناسبات الخطوبة والزواج

  • using concept maps, charts and tables to organise, analyse and summarise information from texts such as television programs, reports and documentaries, and comparing how ideas are conveyed in different texts

    الأفلام العربية الحديثة؛ البرامج النّقدية الساخرة؛ البرامج الحوارية؛ البرامج الوثائقية

  VCARC157 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCARC021

  Extract, organise and evaluate information and ideas from a range of texts, analysing meaning, gist and purpose

  Elaborations

  • identifying the context, purpose and target audience of texts such as advertisements, messages and announcements
  • independently and collaboratively gathering information on events or people and comparing how various media sources, such as texts from magazines, newspapers and websites, use language to convey meaning
  • using concept maps, charts and tables to organise, summarise and evaluate information from spoken, written and visual texts that reflect different aspects of Arabic culture related to topics such as entertainment and special occasions, for example,

    حفلات المطربين؛ البرامج الترفيهية؛ برامج المسابقات

    الأعياد الدينية المختلفة وطرق الإحتفال فيها؛ عيد الأم؛ عيد الأب؛ أعياد الميلاد الخاصة؛ مناسبات الخطوبة والزواج

  • analysing and summarising information about famous personalities or a recent film or music hit from texts such as television programs, reports and documentaries, for example,

    الأفلام العربية الحديثة؛ البرامج النقدية الساخرة؛ البرامج الحوارية؛ البرامج الوثائقية

  • reading texts and extracting key points and ideas on an issue or topic, such as the weather or leisure activities for young people, and discussing information with peers using expressions such as

    الطقس هذه الأيام بارد جداً؛ الصيف هذا العام سيكون حاراً

    يحب الشباب رياضة كمال الأجسام ويذهبون إلى النادي الرياضي؛ تحب البنات رقص الزومبا؛ هل تحبين الرقص أيضا؟

  • analysing and comparing perspectives represented in spoken and written texts, for example,

    الجريدة المحلية كتبت أن الأغاني العصرية تافهة ؛ ولكن الجميع يحبها

  VCARC021 | Languages | Arabic | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCARC172

  Negotiate actions and contribute ideas, opinions and suggestions in interactions related to shared tasks, transactions and problem-solving, managing different views and perspectives

  Elaborations

  • planning and negotiating collaboratively in scenarios related to travelling or living in an Arabic-speaking country, such as using transport, eating out or visiting tourist attractions, for example,

    عندما أصل إلى القاهرة سوف أستأجر سيارة لأصل إلى الفندق؛ أفضل وسيلة مواصلات هي سيارة الأجرة؛ سوف أسافر إلى المناطق الريفيّة في القطار؛ في لبنان الأطعمة لذيذة لذلك سأذهب إلى مطاعم مختلفة؛ أحب المأكولات العربية الشعبية. سوف أزور جميع المناطق الأثرية في الأردن

  • making complaints and recommendations and seeking solutions, for example,

    أعترض على طريقة معاملة الزبائن؛ الفندق بحاجة إلى منظفين أكثر؛ الطعام كان بارداً ولم أقدر أن آكله؛ أسعار الثياب غالية جداً

  • organising an event such as a youth meeting through social media to raise awareness of environmental or ethical issues
  • contributing opinions using online and digital forms of communication such as emails, school chat forums and community websites to discuss various social issues such as youth employment opportunities or issues related to freedom and equality, for example,

    أصبح وجود فرص للعمل مستحيلاً؛ إنها كارثة إنسانية؛ إنها عار على مجتمعنا؛ مساواة جميع المواطنين حق إنساني؛ حرية الإنسان في التعبير خط أحمر

  VCARC172 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising