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Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building
AI-generated course for Learn Arabic covering: Module 1: The Two Pillars of Arabic Sentences, Module 2: Nouns, Gender, and Number, Module 3: The Idafa Construction (Possession), Module 4: Verbs and Tenses, Module 5: Pronouns: Attached and Detached, Module 6: Adjectives and Agreement, Module 7: Prepositions and Grammatical Cases, Module 8: Asking Questions and Negation
Beginner
32 lessons
886 questions
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What you'll learn
This course is part of the Learn Arabic track on Tomadora. It covers 8 progressive modules with 32 bite-sized lessons, totalling 886 interactive questions including flashcards, multiple choice, true/false, typing, matching, and fill-in-the-blank.
Course syllabus
Module 1: The Two Pillars of Arabic Sentences
Learn the fundamental difference between the two core sentence types in Arabic: the nominal sentence (الجملة الاسمية) which starts with a noun, and the verbal sentence (الجملة الفعلية) which starts with a verb.
- Introduction to Nominal & Verbal Sentences (30 questions)
- The Nominal Sentence: Mubtada' & Khabar (28 questions)
- The Verbal Sentence: Fi'l & Faa'il (31 questions)
- Comparing and Building Sentences (30 questions)
Module 2: Nouns, Gender, and Number
Dive deep into Arabic nouns. Master the concepts of grammatical gender (masculine/feminine), number (singular, dual, and plural), and how to make nouns definite or indefinite.
- Lesson 1: Identifying Arabic Nouns (الاسم) (27 questions)
- Lesson 2: Grammatical Gender (الجنس) (32 questions)
- Lesson 3: Grammatical Number: Singular, Dual, and Plural (العدد) (28 questions)
- Lesson 4: Sound vs. Broken Plurals (الجمع السالم وجمع التكسير) (31 questions)
Module 3: The Idafa Construction (Possession)
Master one of the most unique and essential structures in Arabic grammar: the Idafa (الإضافة). Learn how to connect nouns to express possession, such as 'the door of the house' or 'the student's book'.
- Lesson 1: Introduction to the Idafa (28 questions)
- Lesson 2: The Mudaf Ilayhi and Definiteness (27 questions)
- Lesson 3: Chained Idafa Constructions (26 questions)
- Lesson 4: Idafa with Adjectives and Pronouns (24 questions)
Module 4: Verbs and Tenses
Explore the Arabic verb system based on its three-letter root. Learn to conjugate regular verbs in the past, present, and future tenses according to the subject pronoun.
- Lesson 1: Introduction to the Arabic Verb and the Past Tense (الفعل الماضي) (36 questions)
- Lesson 2: The Present Tense (الفعل المضارع) (31 questions)
- Lesson 3: The Future Tense and Verb Negation (5 questions)
- Lesson 4: The Command Verb (فعل الأمر) (37 questions)
Module 5: Pronouns: Attached and Detached
Understand the two types of pronouns. Learn to use detached pronouns as subjects (I, you, he) and attached pronouns to show possession (my, your, his) or to act as objects (me, you, him).
- Introduction to Detached Pronouns (الضمائر المنفصلة) (28 questions)
- Attached Pronouns for Possession (ضمائر الجر) (30 questions)
- Attached Pronouns as Objects (ضمائر النصب) (31 questions)
- Review and Application: Building Sentences with Pronouns (30 questions)
Module 6: Adjectives and Agreement
Learn how to use adjectives (الصفات) to describe nouns. Master the crucial rule of agreement, ensuring your adjectives perfectly match the nouns they describe in gender, number, case, and definiteness.
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Adjectives (الصِّفَة) (24 questions)
- Lesson 2: The Four Points of Agreement (14 questions)
- Lesson 3: Agreement with Plurals and Duals (27 questions)
- Lesson 4: Practical Application and Sentence Building (33 questions)
Module 7: Prepositions and Grammatical Cases
Introduce common prepositions of time and place (in, on, from, to). Understand the concept of grammatical cases (اعراب) and how prepositions affect the ending of the noun that follows them.
- Introduction to Arabic Prepositions (حروف الجر) (27 questions)
- The Genitive Case (المجرور): Nouns and Pronouns (31 questions)
- The Prepositional Phrase (شبه الجملة) in Action (27 questions)
- Advanced Prepositions and Contextual Meanings (31 questions)
Module 8: Asking Questions and Negation
Learn how to form questions using interrogative particles (who, what, when, where, why, how) and how to properly negate sentences in the past, present, and future tenses using the correct particles.
- Lesson 1: Forming Questions with Interrogative Particles (أدوات الاستفهام) (28 questions)
- Lesson 2: Yes/No Questions and Using 'How' (كيف) & 'Which' (أي) (20 questions)
- Lesson 3: Introduction to Negation - Negating Verbs with لا and ما (26 questions)
- Lesson 4: Advanced Negation with ليس, لن, and لم (28 questions)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building course?
- Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building is a beginner course on Tomadora covering 8 modules and 32 lessons. It is designed to be completed in 5-minute bursts during your work breaks, using a Pomodoro-style focus + learn cycle.
- How long does Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building take to finish?
- Each lesson takes about 5 minutes. With 32 lessons, you can finish the course in roughly 3 hours of total learning time, spread across as many breaks as you like.
- Is Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building free?
- Yes. Tomadora is free to download and the entire Learn Arabic track — including Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building — is free to learn.
- What level is Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building?
- Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building is rated Beginner. No prior knowledge is required.
- What language is Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building taught in?
- Arabic Grammar & Sentence Building is taught in English.
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