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Year 2Spring TermAges 6-7

Tips & Hints

Greetings & Introductions

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You don't need to be an Arabic expert to teach your child. Consistency, encouragement, and making it fun are far more important than perfection. These tips will help you feel confident and prepared.

🏫 For Teachers

  • Self-introduction is one of the most practical Arabic skills — children can use it immediately in real life.
  • Keep the introduction formula consistent: greeting + name + age — this makes it achievable for all.
  • Celebrate every attempt — even a one-sentence introduction in Arabic is a wonderful achievement.
  • Video-record introductions (with permission) so children can see their progress later in the year.

🏠 For Parents

  • Ask your child to introduce themselves to you in Arabic — it is a lovely way to show interest.
  • Practise the introduction together — you could learn your own Arabic introduction too!
  • This is a real-world skill — your child could use it if they meet Arabic speakers.
  • If your child is shy about presenting, practise at home first to build confidence.

💡 Learning Hints & Memory Tricks

  • ✦"Ismi" (my name is) starts with "Is" — like saying "Is me!" in English!
  • ✦"Umri" (my age) sounds like "oom-ree" — think "Ooh, me! I am this many years old!"
  • ✦Arabic introductions follow a simple pattern: greeting, name, age. Easy as 1, 2, 3!
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