Karim’s new kumma
Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.
Level 9 books are similar in complexity to level 8, with strong patterns and similar events and episodes. Non-fiction titles use non-fiction tools – including signs, labels, captions and diagrams – where necessary. Single-word spacing is used from level 9 upwards. In addition, very high-frequency words appear consistently without vowel markings. These features will help the students get used to the traditional norms of printed Arabic.
Kareem and his family have gone on a road trip in Oman, from Sohar to Sur. They wanted to watch the baby green turtles, but got more than they expected!
Imad Nasr graduated from the Lebanese University in Beirut in 2004, holds both a diploma and a post-graduate diploma in the teaching of Arabic literature and language, and is studying for a master’s degree in Arabic linguistics. He has over twelve years’ teaching experience – mostly in Oman, Abu Dhabi and Dubai – and is currently Director of Arabic at an IB school in Dubai. He is also a writer, and has written a number of poems and stories, many for children.
Mahmoud Gaafar is an Egyptian writer, editor and translator. He graduated from The American University in Cairo, and has worked with languages most of his life. He has a wealth of experience working for Radio Cairo, The United Nations and Multinational Corporations operating in the Middle East. He has spent many years writing advertising and marketing material for the Arab World with a focus on English–Arabic communication strategies. He also writes materials for learners of Arabic of all ages and backgrounds, including children.