Analyse global justice issues using formal international law and diplomacy vocabulary
P5Lesson 5 of 12◇ Core language
Global Justice — International Responsibility and the Arab World
العَدالة العالَمِيَّة — المَسؤولِيَّة الدَّولِيَّة والعالَم العَرَبي
Social Issues & Opinions · Ideas and opinions
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Learning Objectives
Focus on these outcomes rather than trying to memorise everything at once.
Produce sophisticated multi-structure arguments on global inequality and responsibility
Write a global justice analysis (110–120 words) at IGCSE essay standard
Revision plan
- 8 minWarm-upDouble standards in international law
- 15 minStep 1International justice vocabulary and formal connectors
- 22 minStep 2Global justice analysis (110–120 words)
- 7 minStep 3Conclusion connector drill
- 8 minPlenaryThe most complete argument sentence
Exam connection: Listening: academic argumentative texts, concession-refutation structures in speech, all subjunctive triggers (Paper 1 all formats) | Reading: social mobility, migration policy, digital rights (Paper 2 R1–R4, Q4 concession vs subjunctive gap-fill, R3 argument architecture analysis) | Writing: argumentative essay — Paper 4 Q3 asks for about 130–140 words (stretch: extend to 165, beyond the examination requirement) | Speaking: international conference role play + two topic conversations. Stretch: concession and refutation go beyond normal 0544 demand but make an argument much stronger.
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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 المِيزان الدَّولي mean?
2. What does مَسؤولِيَّة الحِماية mean?
3. What does الإِفلات مِن العِقاب mean?
4. What does يَتَحَمَّل المَسؤولِيَّة mean?
5. What does يَرفُض الامتِثال لـ mean?
6. What does سِيادة الدَّولة 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
International law passive voice: يَنتَهَك (is violated — Form VIII passive), يُلزَم بـ (is obliged to — Form IV passive). Formal academic connectors for multi-paragraph argument: وبِناءً على ما سَبَق (based on the above), وخُلاصة القول (in conclusion), ومِن المُنطَلَق ذاته (from the same starting point). Conditional Type 2 for international relations counterfactual: "لَو طُبِّق القانون الدولي بالتساوي على الجميع، لَكان العالم أكثر عدلاً." يَرفُض أَن + subjunctive: يرفض بعض القادة أَن يَخضَعوا للمساءلة الدولية.
Notice the pattern
- يَرفُض بعض القادَة الامتِثال لِلقانون الدَّولي.
- عَدالة دَولِيَّة
- قانون دَولي إِنساني
- مُحاكَمة دَولِيَّة
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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Skills Practice
Practise listening, reading, speaking and writing with the same lesson language.
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Listening
Listen for intention. 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.
يَرفُض بعض القادَة الامتِثال لِلقانون الدَّولي. عَدالة دَولِيَّة. قانون دَولي إِنساني. مُحاكَمة دَولِيَّة. مَسؤولِيَّة الحِماية.
- What is the main topic or situation?
- Is the purpose to describe, explain, advise, invite, complain or persuade?
- What clue helped you identify the purpose?
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.
هل يُطبَّق القانون الدولي بالتساوي؟ ازدواجية المعايير. يُنتَهَك القانون الدولي.
- 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.
- State and develop an opinion on the lesson issue. Give a reason, an example and, if appropriate, acknowledge another view.
- 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 balanced opinion response on the lesson issue using reasons and supporting examples. Target: 80–100 words, extending to 130–140 words for an extended exam-style task.
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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
Double standards in international law
Study the question: "هل يُطبَّق القانون الدولي بالتساوي؟" Ask yourself for examples — many will note that powerful countries sometimes act outside international law without consequences. "The Arabic phrase ازدواجية المعايير (double standards) captures this perfectly. It is one of the most common analytical concepts in Arabic political discourse. Today we build the language to discuss international justice with the sophistication of a UN report or an Al Jazeera editorial."
Step 115 min
International justice vocabulary and formal connectors
Present international law vocabulary. Key passive: يُنتَهَك القانون الدولي (international law is violated — passive of Form VIII verb, passive pattern: يُنتَهَك). يُلزَم بـ (is obliged to): تُلزَم الدول الموقِّعة بالامتثال للمعاهدات. Formal conclusion connectors: وبناءً على ما سبق (based on the above), وخلاصة القول (in summary). Write 4 international law sentences. Then: يرفض أَن + subjunctive (a new subjunctive trigger): "يرفض بعض القادة أَن يَخضَعوا للمحاسبة الدولية." you practise this new trigger with 2 sentences.
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Global justice analysis (110–120 words)
Write a global justice analysis — the most sophisticated extended writing task of P5: P1 (context — reported speech + passive + impersonal passive): "يُؤكِّد الخبراء القانونيون أنَّ القانون الدولي الإنساني يُنتَهَك بشكل منهجي في مناطق النزاع المختلفة. ويُشار إلى أنَّ مبدأ المسؤولية عن الحماية لم يُطبَّق بالتساوي في جميع الحالات." P2 (structural problem — present + past perfect + cause-effect): "يكمُن جوهر الأزمة في ازدواجية المعايير التي تُمارِسها الدول الكبرى. كانت الأمم المتحدة قد أقرَّت هذه المبادئ لِكَي يُحمى المدنيون — غير أنَّ التطبيق يظلُّ رهيناً بالمصالح السياسية." P3 (conditional analysis — both types): "إذا التزمَت جميع الدول بميثاق الأمم المتحدة بالتساوي، سيُحدِث ذلك تحوُّلاً جذرياً في موازين القوى العالمية. لَو طُبِّق القانون الدولي بلا ازدواجية في المعايير، لَكانت المجازر الإنسانية التي شهدها القرن الماضي أقل حِدَّةً." P4 (full subjunctive synthesis + formal connector): "يرفض كثير من الناشطين أَن تستمرَّ هذه الازدواجية. ومن الضروري أَن يُصلَح النظام الدولي لِكَي تَنعَمَ جميع الشعوب بالحماية المتساوية. وبناءً على ما سبق، يُعَدّ إصلاح مجلس الأمن خطوةً لا غنى عنها." Must include all five grammar structures + يرفض أَن + formal conclusion connector.
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Conclusion connector drill
You practise formal conclusion connectors: write a concluding sentence for any topic using وبناءً على ما سبق (2 sentences), وخلاصة القول (2 sentences), ومن المنطلق ذاته (1 sentence). These connectors signal that the writer is synthesising their argument — they are high-value Range markers that demonstrate essay-level writing skills.
Plenary8 min
The most complete argument sentence
Challenge: write ONE Arabic sentence about global justice that uses (1) a passive verb, (2) a conditional Type 2 (لَو), and (3) a formal connector. Time limit: 3 minutes. Read one or two aloud, or compare them with a partner. Count structures in each. "A sentence that combines passive + Type 2 conditional + formal connector is writing at the level of a UN report or an academic journal article. That is what P5 Arabic enables."
Useful to have
Things you can make or find to help you revise this lesson:
- International law vocabulary reference
- UN/ICC data adapted for Arab world context
- Multi-paragraph argument writing frame
- Double standards debate cards
Stretch challenge
If you already speak some Arabic at home: write a legal opinion (رأي قانوني — 120+ words) on a specific case of alleged international law violation involving an Arab country — using international law vocabulary, passive structures, reported speech from international bodies, both conditional types, new subjunctive triggers (يرفض أَن), and formal conclusion connectors. Academic legal Arabic.
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Plenary
Finish with a quick check and one clear next step.
Key takeaways
- Analyse global justice issues using formal international law and diplomacy vocabulary
- Produce sophisticated multi-structure arguments on global inequality and responsibility
- Write a global justice analysis (110–120 words) at IGCSE essay standard
- Grammar focus: International law passive voice: يَنتَهَك (is violated — Form VIII passive), يُلزَم بـ (is obliged to — Form IV passive). Formal academic connectors for multi-paragraph argument: وبِناءً على ما سَبَق (based on the above), وخُلاصة القول (in conclusion), ومِن المُنطَلَق ذاته (from the same starting point). Conditional Type 2 for international relations counterfactual: "لَو طُبِّق القانون الدولي بالتساوي على الجميع، لَكان العالم أكثر عدلاً." يَرفُض أَن + subjunctive: يرفض بعض القادة أَن يَخضَعوا للمساءلة الدولية.
Final check
International law vocabulary sentences (check passive accuracy). Global justice analysis (check all five structures + new triggers + conclusion connector). Conclusion connector drill.
Optional follow-up
Write a global justice argument (90–100 words) on a specific international issue affecting the Arab world (conflict, sanctions, arms trade, peacekeeping). Use: reported speech from the UN/ICC, both conditional types, يرفض أَن + subjunctive, a passive structure, and a formal conclusion connector (وبناءً على ما سبق OR وخلاصة القول).
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.