Madinah Book 1: foundations of the Arabic language
Build the essential foundations to read Arabic, understand simple sentences, and begin expressing yourself correctly in speaking and writing.
Reading and mastery of the alphabet Foundations
- Recognising Arabic letters in their different forms
- Short and long vowels
- Sukūn, shadda, and tanwīn
- Pronunciation and reading fluency
Vocabulary and comprehension Basic vocabulary
- Basic Arabic vocabulary
- Everyday expressions
- Understanding dialogues and short texts
- Simple questions and answers in Arabic
First grammar structures Applied grammar
- Nominal and verbal sentences
- Definite and indefinite forms
- Masculine and feminine
- Singular, dual, and first plural forms
Pronouns and sentence building Expression
- Personal pronouns
- Demonstratives
- Main interrogative words
- Building simple sentences
Written expression and assessment Final objective
- First practical markers of i‘rāb
- Short answers and descriptions
- Writing short paragraphs
- Review and final assessment
Start the Madinah Method with strong foundations
Madinah Book 1 is the first level of the programme for non-Arabic speakers. It progressively builds the foundations needed to read, understand, and use the Arabic language.
Students study the concepts through examples, dialogues, reading exercises, and expression activities suited to their level.
- Read vocalised Arabic letters, words, and sentences.
- Understand the everyday vocabulary studied in the lessons.
- Identify the main nominal and verbal structures.
- Build simple sentences in speaking and writing.
Who is this level for?
- Beginners who already have basic Arabic reading skills.
- Students who can sound out words but do not yet understand sentences.
- Those who want to resume learning within a structured programme.
- Non-Arabic-speaking Muslims who want to better understand Islamic texts.
Frequently asked questions about Level 1
Do I already need to know how to read Arabic?
How long does this level take?
Are the lessons one-to-one?
What happens if I complete the level before using all 96 hours?
What happens if I have not used all 96 hours after 12 months?
How are absences handled?
Can I temporarily pause my lessons?
Can I change the pace of 2 hours per week?
96 hours of lessons at a fixed pace of 2 hours per week
Level 1 includes a total credit of 96 hours of one-to-one lessons. The pace for this plan is fixed at 2 hours per week, with a target of 48 weeks of lessons, or about one year.
Payment is spread over 12 monthly payments of 8 hours. The 48 weeks are a progression target, not an expiry date for your credit.
- 96 hours of one-to-one lessons in total.
- 2 hours of lessons per week.
- 48 weeks of lessons as a learning target.
- 12 monthly payments, each corresponding to 8 hours.
- A teacher fully dedicated to your progress.
Your lesson credit remains available until it is used
If lessons are postponed because of holidays, authorised absences, or a temporary pause, your remaining hours are not lost. You can therefore continue beyond 48 weeks and after the twelfth payment until the remaining credit is used.
Absences, rescheduling, and temporary pauses
- A lesson cancelled at least 3 hours in advance can be moved to the end of your schedule.
- Rescheduling is available up to 3 absences per month.
- If these conditions are not met, the lesson is deducted from your hour credit.
- A temporary pause in lessons is possible.
- During a pause, monthly payments continue, but lessons not taken are moved to the end of your schedule.
- The subscription involves a commitment of 12 monthly payments and cannot be cancelled before the commitment ends.
Progressing to the next level and additional hours
- If your teacher validates Level 1 before you use all 96 hours, you automatically progress to Madinah Book 2 without placing a new order.
- The remaining credit is retained and used to continue your progress at the next level.
- If you have used all 96 hours but have not yet completed the level, you can add hours with the Flex plan.
- The pace for this plan remains fixed at 2 hours per week.
Assessment and level validation
Your teacher regularly checks your reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and ability to use the structures studied.
A final assessment confirms that you have achieved the objectives before progressing to Madinah Book 2. If the level is validated before all 96 hours are used, progression to the next level is automatic and no new order is required.
- Continuous assessment during lessons.
- Review of areas that are not yet fully mastered.
- End-of-level assessment.
- Al-Dirassa certificate after validation.
- Automatic progression to Madinah Book 2 if the objectives are validated before all 96 hours are used.
- Remaining credit is retained to continue the programme.
Start Madinah Book 1 at the right level
Book a free 30-minute assessment to check your reading foundations and begin your 96-hour programme at 2 hours per week.
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