Name at least 12 school subjects in Arabic with correct gender
F4Lesson 1 of 12◇ Core language
School Subjects — What Do You Study?
المَوادُّ الدِّراسِيَّة — ماذا تَدرُس؟
School Life · Education
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Learning Objectives
Focus on these outcomes rather than trying to memorise everything at once.
Use أَدرُس and نَدرُس to say what subjects they study
Express likes and dislikes about school subjects using أُحِب and لا أُحِب
Revision plan
- 8 minWarm-upYour timetable in English — then Arabic
- 15 minStep 1Subject vocabulary — drill and gender
- 15 minStep 2Likes, dislikes and reasons
- 12 minStep 3Class subject survey
- 10 minPlenaryHot seat — my favourite subject
Exam connection: Listening: school conversations and descriptions | Reading: timetables, newsletters, notices | Writing: email/article (guided 80–100-word preparation for later Paper 4 extended writing) | Speaking: role play (school setting) and topic conversation
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Vocabulary
Tap each card to reveal the meaning, category and example.
Three-step recall
- Say the Arabic aloud.
- Cover the meaning and recall it.
- Use six items in your own spoken or written sentences.
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Quizzes
Use the two short checks. Errors show you what to revise next.
Quiz 1 — Meaning check
0 / 61. What does التَّاريخ mean?
2. What does التَّرْبِيَّة البَدَنِيَّة mean?
3. What does المُوسيقى mean?
4. What does العَرَبِيَّة mean?
5. What does الحاسوب mean?
6. What does الرِّياضِيَّات mean?
Quiz 2 — Match Arabic and English
العربية
English
Matched: 0 / 6
Stretch challenge
Choose three matched items and combine them into one accurate sentence or short exchange.
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Grammar
Read the rule, notice the pattern and then produce your own examples.
Core rule / strategy
Present tense Form I: أَدرُس (I study) — root د-ر-س. We form: نَدرُس. Subject pronouns review: أنا، نحن. Verb before subject in Arabic word order (VSO): يَدرُس أحمدُ الرِّياضِيَّات. Expressing preference: المادَّة المُفَضَّلة + possessive suffix. لأَنَّ (because) for giving reasons: أُحِبّ العربية لأنها جميلة.
Notice the pattern
- مادَّتي المُفَضَّلة هي العَرَبِيَّة.
- المَوادُّ الدِّراسِيَّة مُهِمَّة.
- أَدرُس العَرَبِيَّة.
- أَدرُس الإِنجِليزِيَّة.
Accuracy checklist
- Check the subject and verb or noun/adjective agreement.
- Check gender, number and tense or time frame.
- Use the lesson structure in a complete, meaningful sentence.
- Read the sentence aloud and correct anything that sounds incomplete.
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Check a model pattern after you try
Compare your sentences with these lesson patterns. Check the same agreement, tense or word order.
- أَدرُس (
- د-ر-س
- نَدرُس
Now correct one of your own sentences if needed.
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Skills Practice
Practise listening, reading, speaking and writing with the same lesson language.
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Listening
Listen for key details. Listen twice: first for the overall meaning, then for evidence.
🎧 Recorded audio coming soon — use the device voice for listening practice now. Keep the transcript hidden for your first two listens.
مادَّتي المُفَضَّلة هي العَرَبِيَّة. المَوادُّ الدِّراسِيَّة مُهِمَّة. أَدرُس العَرَبِيَّة. أَدرُس الإِنجِليزِيَّة. أُحِبّ الرِّياضِيَّات لأنها سَهْلَة.
- What is the main topic or situation?
- Write two key details you hear.
- Which word or phrase helped you decide?
Check your listening
A successful answer identifies the main topic, at least three accurate words and one relevant detail. Replay once, then reveal the transcript only if you still need support.
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Reading
Underline known words before answering.
الفن، التاريخ، الحاسوب. أدرُس الرياضيات. أدرُس التاريخ. لا أُحِبّ.
- What is the main idea or situation?
- Choose one phrase and explain what it means in this context.
- Find one example that shows the lesson language or grammar in use.
- What extra detail could you add to make the text more complete?
Reading support
Start with names, numbers, repeated words, connectors and familiar verb patterns. You do not need to translate every word.
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Speaking
Build your answer, then ask a follow-up question.
- Talk about your school life using the lesson focus. Include a subject, person, place or routine detail.
- Use at least three useful items from this lesson and one complete sentence with the target grammar.
- Add one reason, detail or example instead of giving only a short answer.
Useful frame:في رَأيي.. لِأَنَّ.. أَيضاً.. وَمِن جِهَةٍ أُخرى..
Working alone? Record yourself for 30–60 seconds, listen back once, and improve one pronunciation, grammar or fluency point.
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Writing
Plan, write, check and improve.
Task: Write a short message or paragraph about school life using the lesson focus and vocabulary. Target: 40–60 words.
Need help? Build your answer in small steps
- Opening: one clear sentence that answers the task.
- Detail: add two relevant pieces of information.
- Extend: add a reason, opinion, time phrase or example.
- Check: compare agreement, spelling and tense with the lesson rule.
Patterns from this lesson you can adapt:
- الفن، التاريخ، الحاسوب
- أدرُس الرياضيات
- أدرُس التاريخ
Try first without opening this support. Adapt the patterns; do not copy them as a complete answer.
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Activities
Complete the activities in order, or choose the one that addresses your weakest area.
Independent revision: if an activity mentions a partner, cards, a picture or classroom equipment, use paper/notes on your device and complete both sides yourself. For speaking, record your answer and listen back once.
Warm-up8 min
Your timetable in English — then Arabic
Write their current school timetable for today in English (3 minutes). your partner asks: "How many of these subjects can you say in Arabic?" say aloud — write the Arabic down as you go. Most will know العربية immediately. Some may know الرياضيات or العلوم from Islamic school or home. Build the list collaboratively — this values prior knowledge and creates immediate relevance.
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Subject vocabulary — drill and gender
Present all 14 subjects with flashcards. Note: most are feminine (المادة is feminine, so subjects inherit feminine gender — but الفن، التاريخ، الحاسوب are masculine). Drill: your partner holds card, you say subject. Then: your partner says subject, Write Arabic in books. Focus drill on the three masculine exceptions. Create a two-column vocabulary list: Masculine subjects | Feminine subjects. Drill أدرُس with each: "أدرُس الرياضيات. أدرُس التاريخ."
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Likes, dislikes and reasons
Study the structures: أُحِبّ [subject] / لا أُحِبّ [subject] / أُفَضِّل [subject] / مادَّتي المُفَضَّلة هي [subject]. Then add لأنها/لأنه + adjective for reasons: أُحِبّ العربية لأنها مثيرة للاهتمام. أُحِبّ الرياضيات لأنها سهلة. لا أُحِبّ الفيزياء لأنها صعبة. Key adjectives: سهل/ة (easy)، صعب/ة (hard)، مُثير/ة (interesting)، مُمِلّ/ة (boring)، مُفيد/ة (useful)، مُهِمّ/ة (important). Drill: say one like with a reason and one dislike with a reason.
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Class subject survey
You move around the room with a survey grid (6 subjects × 4 columns: likes it / dislikes it / finds it easy / finds it hard). They ask 6 classmates: "هل تُحِبّ [subject]؟" and record answers. After 6 minutes, return to seats and write 4 sentences reporting findings: "ثلاثة طلاب يُحِبّون العلوم. طالبان لا يُحِبّان الرياضيات." Introduce يُحِبّون (they love — plural) receptively here — You use it in set phrases.
Plenary10 min
Hot seat — my favourite subject
your partner sits in the hot seat first, modelling: you ask "ما مادَّتُك المُفَضَّلة؟ لماذا؟ هل الرياضيات صعبة؟" your partner answers in Arabic. Then 3 student volunteers take the hot seat. Class generates questions from the structures practised. This mirrors Paper 3 topic conversation format directly. Write today's subject vocabulary list in their vocabulary books with gender marked.
Useful to have
Things you can make or find to help you revise this lesson:
- Subject flashcards (Arabic name + symbol)
- Timetable grid (blank)
- Likes/dislikes survey worksheet
- Subject opinion sentence frames
Stretch challenge
If you already speak some Arabic at home: write 8 sentences about school subjects comparing the Arabic/Islamic studies curriculum they may have at mosque school or home with their mainstream school timetable. Use أدرُس، أُحِبّ، أُفَضِّل، لأنَّ throughout. Include at least 3 different opinion adjectives.
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Plenary
Finish with a quick check and one clear next step.
Key takeaways
- Name at least 12 school subjects in Arabic with correct gender
- Use أَدرُس and نَدرُس to say what subjects they study
- Express likes and dislikes about school subjects using أُحِب and لا أُحِب
- Grammar focus: Present tense Form I: أَدرُس (I study) — root د-ر-س. We form: نَدرُس. Subject pronouns review: أنا، نحن. Verb before subject in Arabic word order (VSO): يَدرُس أحمدُ الرِّياضِيَّات. Expressing preference: المادَّة المُفَضَّلة + possessive suffix. لأَنَّ (because) for giving reasons: أُحِبّ العربية لأنها جميلة.
Final check
Survey grid. Like/dislike sentences with reasons (check it yourself). Plenary hot seat observation.
Optional follow-up
Write a paragraph (6–8 sentences) about your favourite and least favourite subjects. Include: subject name, why you like/dislike it, whether it is easy or hard, and how many lessons per week you have. Use أدرُس، أُحِبّ، لأنَّ throughout.
Confidence check
How secure do you feel after this lesson?
Remember: quick revision works best when you revisit weak vocabulary and correct errors, not when you try to complete everything in one sitting.