GCSE Arabic resources

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Arabic.

Free study resources for the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Arabic (First Language) — qualification 4AA1. A digital Student Book that reproduces the textbook faithfully alongside English-language tutor's notes, and exam-style Practice Samplers covering Paper 1 and Paper 2. Aimed at English-speaking learners.

Student Book

كتاب الطالب الرقمي

A digital adaptation of the Student Book for the qualification. The textbook is reproduced faithfully in cream "from the book" panels, with tutor's notes, added practice questions, and worked model answers alongside, aimed at English-speaking learners. Currently covers the first two chapters of Unit 1 — the nominal system, and the nominal sentence with its modifiers (kāna, kāda, inna, generic-negation lā). More chapters being added.

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Practice Samplers

نماذج تدريبية للامتحان

Exam-style practice for the qualification. Each sampler walks through a full Paper 1 (reading, summary, directed writing) and Paper 2 (composition) with vocabulary keyed to the passage, comprehension and grammar drills, a fully-worked model essay, and strategy cards for the day of the exam. One volume so far; more being added.

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Modern Arabic Articles & Essays

مُختارات من المقالات والمَقالات الحديثة

A graded reader of modern Arabic prose — autobiography, contemporary expository articles, journalism — organised across the ten topic areas of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Arabic specification. Each lesson presents a short text with line-by-line English translation, vocabulary keyed to root, two grammar notes drawn from the spec, comprehension and writer's-craft questions, and an open-ended discussion prompt. Aimed at the upper-intermediate L2 reader. Four lessons live across Youth, Education, Environment and Health; more being added.

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