Arabic١٢٣
Year 7Autumn TermAges 11-12

Lesson Plans

Introducing Yourself and Others

1

My Name, Age, and Where I Live

⏱ 45–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Introduce yourself with name, age, and city
  • Use اسمي, عمري, and أسكن في correctly

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Name chain: each student says "اسمي..." and repeats all previous names — how far can the class get?

Main Activities

  1. 1Teach the three key phrases: اسمي (my name is), عمري (my age is), أسكن في (I live in)
  2. 2Model a self-introduction and have students repeat the structure with their own details
  3. 3Pair practice: introduce yourself to your partner, then introduce your partner to another pair
  4. 4Vocab cards worksheet: write key introduction phrases with translations and examples

Resources Needed

Introduction Phrases PosterVocab Cards WorksheetName badges in Arabic

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a formal self-introduction paragraph of 5-6 sentences including nationality and hobbies.

2

Introducing Family Members

⏱ 45–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Introduce a family member using هذا/هذه
  • Use possessive pronouns with family vocabulary

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Family tree challenge: draw your family tree and label everyone with Arabic family words from earlier years.

Main Activities

  1. 1Teach هذا (this is, m.) and هذه (this is, f.) for introducing others
  2. 2Practise: "هذا أبي، اسمه..." and "هذه أمي، اسمها..." with family vocabulary
  3. 3Photo activity: bring a family photo (or use a stock image) and introduce each person
  4. 4Writing practice: write 6 sentences introducing different family members

Resources Needed

Family Vocabulary Review SheetWriting Practice WorksheetStock family photos

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a full paragraph introducing your family — name, age, job, and one fact about each person.

3

Asking About Others

⏱ 45–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Ask personal questions politely in Arabic
  • Respond to personal questions with full sentences

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Speed dating: students have 60 seconds with each partner to learn their name, age, and one hobby in Arabic.

Main Activities

  1. 1Teach question forms: ما اسمك؟ (What is your name?), كم عمرك؟ (How old are you?), أين تسكن؟ (Where do you live?)
  2. 2Role play: student A is a new student, student B welcomes them and asks questions
  3. 3Carousel activity: students move around the room interviewing 5 classmates and recording answers
  4. 4Tracing worksheet: practise writing questions and answers in neat Arabic script

Resources Needed

Question-Answer Prompt CardsInterview Recording SheetTracing Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write an imaginary interview with a famous Arab person — 6 questions and answers.

4

Formal Self-Introduction Presentation

⏱ 45–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Deliver a short self-introduction presentation in Arabic
  • Use appropriate greetings and formal register

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Greetings review: practise السلام عليكم, مرحباً, and appropriate responses as formal openers.

Main Activities

  1. 1Discuss the difference between casual and formal introductions — when would you use each?
  2. 2Students write a formal self-introduction script: greeting, name, age, city, school, hobby, closing
  3. 3Rehearsal: practise delivery with a partner, focusing on pronunciation and confidence
  4. 4Presentations: each student delivers their introduction to the class or a small group

Resources Needed

Self-Introduction Writing FramePeer Assessment ChecklistPresentation rubric

⭐ Extension Challenge

Record your self-introduction as a voice memo and listen back — identify one area to improve.

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