Outline for WEEK 2

To the New York University students -

JUST DO WHAT IS IN RED PRIOR TO SESSION:

Word builder: Continuation of Greetings and Nouns of
Common Living Areas (i.e. sitting room & living room).

PART 1: Grammar snap shot (25 minutes)
1- Asking questions using the demonstrative:
http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_
pics/interogatives_with_demonstrative_and_presenational_page1.htm
(just read the “stop for words” - nothing else).

2- The definite article/the wasla -
http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics
/nouns_definite_vs_indefinite_article_page1.htm

http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/
letters_sun_versus_moon_page1.htm

3- Heavy versus light consonants: http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/letters_
heavy_vs_light_page1.htm

4- How to make nouns plural
http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/
nouns_singular_and_plural_page1.htm

PART 2: Visual: Using grammar snap shot on living room (20 minutes)
Print out picture and word list for lesson here:
http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/
letters_sun_versus_moon_page3_LAST.htm

PART 3: Audio: (30 minutes) – SAME AS LAST WEEK'S AUDIO.
Listen to audio here: http://www.arabiccomplete.com/mp3_player/podcast_101_independent_pronouns.mp3
Print out text for audio here:
http://arabiccomplete.com/sample_podcast102_independent pronouns.htm

See you in class!

Translation of Song for WEEK 1

Singer: Yuri Mrakadi

Title: Arabiyon Ana
An Arab, I am, so take heed.
I am warning you if you love me
My heart is an everlasting cage
Guarded by a velvety shaft
I was drowned by the sea colour in your eyes
And locks of your hair rescued me
And I slept and dreamt and was satiated by the fragrance of your lips
I have amended my heartbeats accordingly so that you dance with me your swaying dance
And I slept and dreamt and was satiated by the fragrance of your lips.

Lyrics in Arabic:

عربي انا اخشيني الويل اذا احببتني

قلبي قفص دهري يحرسه رمح مخملي

اغرقني لون البحر في عينيك

وعادت وانتشلتني خصل شعرك

ونمت وحلمت واشبعني رحيق شفتيك

عدلت لك انا دقات قلبي لترقصي معي رقصك المضل

ونمت وحلمت واشبعني رحيق شفتيك

Special thanks for translation by: Zaheya El Kalawi

Outline for WEEK 1

To the New York University students:

During our semester together I will be posting required materials here – such as audios, translations, and suggested assignments.

Regarding feedback:
Feel free to leave feedback at the end of each of the chapters OR in the general forum discussions (you can start a thread here: http://www.arabiccomplete.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=f881506883c9052244077aef28b2ee8d). I will be monitoring your remarks closely and responding if necessary.

Let’s try and help each other out -
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Outline for Week 2:

JUST DO WHAT IS IN RED PRIOR TO SESSION:

Word builder: Greetings & Nouns of Living Room

Print out word list from here:
http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/nouns_demonstrative_and_presentational_particles_page1.htm

PART 1: Grammar snap shot with speech exercises (30 minutes)
1- Feminine versus masculine nouns -http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/nouns_gender_page1.htm 2- Demonstrative versus presentational particles –http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/nouns_demonstrative_and_presentational_particles_page1.htm 3- Independent pronouns - http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/nouns_pronouns_independent_page1.htm 4- Three ways of forming a question/How to answer a question -http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/interogative_particles_page1.htm

PART 2: Visual: Using grammar snap shot on living room (20 minutes)

Print out picture of living room here:
http://www.arabiccomplete.com/modules_audio_text_pics/nouns_demonstrative_and_presentational_particles_page2_LAST.htm

PART 3: Audio: (25 minutes)
Listen to audio here: http://www.arabiccomplete.com/mp3_player/podcast_101_independent_pronouns.mp3

Print out text for audio here:
http://www.arabiccomplete.com/sample_podcast101_Independent_pronouns.htm

If you wish to visit the frequently asked questions go to: http://www.arabiccomplete.com/faq.htm

SUGGESTED SONG: http://lyrics.abusora.com/Lyric.php?song_id=7325

See you in class!