Changes: Arabic

Revision as of 14:32, 26 July 2021

There are two routes to studying Arabic

as a Modern Foreign Language (MFL)/Second Language
as a First Language

Students who are reasonably fluent might be tempted to do the First Language route to avoid the difficulties of arranging the speaking and listening assessments. However the First Language exams are aimed at native speakers and academically are much more difficult than the second language/MFL.

Anecdotally those doing the First Language route do considerably worse than those taking the second language/MFL route, even if they then go on and excel at A level (Second Language). Unless a real native speaker it is advised to consider the second language/MFL route

Edexcel GCSE Arabic (Modern Foreign Language)

Edexcel GCSE Arabic

Exams from: June 2019
Available in June
Specification code: 1AA0
The qualification is offered as higher or foundation tier

Subject Content

The content of Edexcel GCSE Arabic is broken down into 5 themes

Identity and culture
Local area, holiday, travel
School
Future aspirations, study and work
International and global dimension.

All themes must be studied in the context of both the students’ home country and that of countries and communities where Arabic is spoken. For listening and reading assessments, the majority of contexts are based on the culture and countries where the assessed language is spoken. Students may also refer to the culture of the assessed language country/countries or communities in the speaking and writing papers. It is, therefore, important that students are exposed to materials relating to Arabic-speaking countries throughout the course.

Assessment

The assessment for GCSE Arabic has 3 written papers and an oral exam. Speaking exams occur in an assessment window, this is usually before the main examination series. You need to find a centre that can offer the speaking exam.

Paper 1 - Listening and Understanding in Arabic
- Foundation tier: 35 minutes (inc 5 mins reading time) - 50 marks - 25%
- Higher tier: 45 minutes (inc 5 mins reading time) - 50 marks - 25%
- Covers full syllabus
- Students are assessed on their understanding of standard spoken Arabic. Students will respond to multiple-response and short-answer open-response questions based on a recording featuring male and female Arabic speakers.

Paper 2 - Speaking in Arabic
- Foundation tier: 7-9 minutes (plus 12 mins preparation time) - 70 marks - 25%
- Higher tier: 10-12 minutes (plus 12 mins preparation time) - 70 marks - 25%
- Covers full syllabus
- Students are assessed on their ability to communicate and interact effectively through speaking in Arabic for different purposes and in different settings.
Paper 3 - Reading and Understanding in Arabic
- Foundation tier: 1hr 15 minutes - 60 marks - 25%
- Higher tier: 1hr 25 minutes - 60 marks - 25%
- Covers full syllabus
- Students are assessed on their understanding of written Arabic across a range of different types of texts, including advertisements, emails, letters, articles and literary texts. Questions are multiple-response and short-answer. Students will complete a translation from Arabic to English.
Paper 4 - Writing and Understanding in Arabic
- Foundation tier: 50 minutes - 50 marks - 25%
- Higher tier: 1hr 5 minutes - 50 marks - 25%
- Covers full syllabus
- Questions are open responses of varying lengths and types requiring students to express ideas and opinions in Arabic. Students will also complete a translation into Arabic.

Resources

The specification page has a number of support resources, acttivities, scheme of work and a course planner

Text book - The New GCSE Arabic Companion by Chawki Nacef - the author also produces a range of preparation books and books on specific skills, these would need comparing to the current specification.

Alternative Textbooks

Past papers including audio clips can be accessed through the specification page

CAIE IGCSE Arabic - Foreign Language

Cambridge IGCSE Arabic - Foreign Language (0544)

Available in Summer series
Specification code: 0544
This syllabus is grades A* - G

Subject Content

The content of CAIE lGCSE Arabic is broken down into 5 themes

Everyday activities
Personal and social life
The world around us
The world of work
The international world

These provide contexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. The study of these topic areas enables students to gain an insight into countries and communities where Arabic is spoken.

Assessment

The assessment for IGCSE Arabic has 3 written papers and an oral exam. Speaking exams occur in an assessment window, this is usually before the main examination series. You need to find a centre that can offer the speaking exam.

Paper 1 - Listening - 50 minutes - 40 marks - 25%
- Covers full syllabus
- Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer multiple-choice and matching questions.

Paper 2 - Reading - 1 hour - 45 marks - 25%
- Covers full syllabus
- Candidates read a number of texts and answer multiple-choice and matching questions as well as questions requiring short answers.
Paper 3 - Speaking - 10 minutes - 40 marks - 25%
- Covers full syllabus
- Candidates complete one role play and conversations on two topics.
Paper 4 - Writing - 1 hour - 45 marks - 25%
- Covers full syllabus
- Candidates complete one form-filling task, one directed writing task and one task in the format of an email/letter or an article/blog.

Resources

There doesn't appear to be a textbook for this course

Collins have a subscription to an online vocabulary resource that is endorsed by CAIE, It has a hefty price tag so worth approaching Collins to see if any discounts are available.

Past papers are available through the specification page and here

Edexcel International GCSE - First Language

This specification is aimed at students who speak Arabic as a first language.

Exams from: June 2019
Available in January and June
Specification code: 4AA1

Subject Content

The content of Edexcel lGCSE Arabic tests students on reading, summarising, grammar and writing skills. This syllabus is aimed at students who are fluent in Arabic.

Assessment

Paper 1 - Reading, Summary and Grammar - 2 hours 15 minutes - 75 marks - 60%
- Consists of 3 sections. Reading: Short- and extended-response questions on two texts. Summary: Summary of the main points of a third text. Grammar: Four questions on a range of aspects of grammar.

Paper 2 - Writing - 1 hour 30 mins - 50 marks - 40%
- Two extended-response writing tasks (25 marks for each task).

Resources

The specification page has a scheme of work

Text book

Past papers including audio clips can be accessed through the specification page

CAIE IGCSE - First Language

Cambridge offer 2 IGCSEs in Arabic (First Language). The difference is in the grading, 7184 being 9-1 and 0508 being A*-G, otherwise the syllabus is identical.

CAIE International GCSE Accounting (7184) page and specification

CAIE International GCSE Accounting (0508) page and specification

This specification is aimed at students who speak Arabic as a first language.

Exams from: June 2019
Available in Autumn and Summer series
Specification code: 0508 (A*- G) or 7184 (9 -1)

Subject Content

The content of CAIE lGCSE Arabic requires students to respond knowledgeably to a rich array of reading passages. Candidates will use some of these passages to inform and inspire their own writing, and write in a range of text types for different audiences. The passages cover a range of genres and types, including fiction and non-fiction, and may also include other forms of writing, such as essays, reviews and articles. This syllabus is aimed at students who are fluent in Arabic.

Assessment

Paper 1 - Reading - 2 hours - 50 marks - 50%
- Structured and extended writing questions.
- Questions will be based on Arabic passages

Paper 2 - Writing - 2 hours - 50 marks - 50%
- Two composition tasks

Resources

Cambridge publish a coursebook, workbook and teacher's book

Past papers can be accessed through the specification pages or here You can use either spec to practice.

Finding an Exam Centre for the Speaking Exam

Both Edexcel GCSE and CAIE Arabic - Foreign language require centres to facilitate a speaking test. This means they will need to source an accessor if they do not offer the course.

When searching for a centre you could try language schools, religious centres and adult education centres as well as standard exam centres. The exam boards may be able to help too.

The following centres all advertise as offering (or have offered) Arabic

The Tutorial Centre, Bromley, Kent

Tutors and Exams

3 A Tutors, Bristol

British Muslim Heritage Centre

Macclesfield Tutorial College

There are plenty of others around the London area such as London Brookes and Campbell Harris (Kensington)

If you have no luck in finding a centre, it is worth asking centres if they will facilitate the exam if you source an external accessor.

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+There are two routes to studying Arabic
+* as a Modern Foreign Language (MFL)/Second Language
-https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/arabic-2017.html
+* as a First Language
+Students who are reasonably fluent might be tempted to do the First Language route to avoid the difficulties of arranging the speaking and listening assessments. However the First Language exams are aimed at native speakers and academically are much more difficult than the second language/MFL.
-https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse-arabic-as-1st-language-2017.html
+Anecdotally those doing the First Language route do considerably worse than those taking the second language/MFL route, even if they then go on and excel at A level (Second Language). Unless a real native speaker it is advised to consider the second language/MFL route
-https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-arabic-9-1-first-language-7184/
+== Edexcel GCSE Arabic (Modern Foreign Language) ==
-https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-arabic-foreign-language-0544/
+[https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/arabic-2017.html Edexcel GCSE Arabic]
+* Exams from: June 2019
+* Available in June
+* Specification code: 1AA0
+* The qualification is offered as higher or foundation tier
+<br />
+=== Subject Content ===
+The content of Edexcel GCSE Arabic is broken down into 5 themes
+# Identity and culture
+# Local area, holiday, travel
+# School
+# Future aspirations, study and work
+# International and global dimension.
+All themes must be studied in the context of both the students’ home country and that of countries and communities where Arabic is spoken. For listening and reading assessments, the majority of contexts are based on the culture and countries where the assessed language is spoken. Students may also refer to the culture of the assessed language country/countries or communities in the speaking and writing papers. It is, therefore, important that students are exposed to materials relating to Arabic-speaking countries throughout the course.
-For Arabic, you can choose GCSE Arabic as a Modern Foreign Language, or IGCSE Arabic (First Language). You would expect, Arabic (First Language) to be considerably more difficult.
+<br />
-== <span class="" style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(58,58,58);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:22px;">Edexcel GCSE Arabic (Modern Foreign Language)</span> ==
-[http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/arabic/Pages/default.aspx Edexcel GCSE Arabic] has no coursework, but does have speaking and listening assessments.There is also a Short Course GCSE in Arabic, where you take only the Reading and Writing papers.  This is a GCSE-level of difficulty but half the content.  It would demonstrate ability in a language but might not satisfy college requirements for a full GCSE. for the full GCSE.
+=== Assessment ===
-The full GCSE has four papers:
+The assessment for GCSE Arabic has 3 written papers and an oral exam. Speaking exams occur in an assessment window, this is usually before the main examination series. You need to find a centre that can offer the speaking exam.
-# Listening and Understanding
-# Speaking
-# Reading and Understanding
-# Writing
-=== Listening Assessment ===
+* Paper 1 - Listening and Understanding in Arabic
-Paper 1 (5AR01) Listening and Understanding in Arabic. 45 minutes + 5 mins reading time
+** '''Foundation tier:''' 35 minutes (inc 5 mins reading time) - 50 marks - 25%
+** '''Higher tier:''' 45 minutes (inc 5 mins reading time) - 50 marks - 25%
+** Covers full syllabus
+** Students are assessed on their understanding of standard spoken Arabic. Students will respond to multiple-response and short-answer open-response questions based on a recording featuring male and female Arabic speakers.
+* Paper 2 - Speaking in Arabic
-A recording is sent to the centre, available as a CD and a download. There is a written paper and students have 5 minutes to read the paper before the track starts. There are pre-recorded pauses and each section is played twice.
+** '''Foundation tier:''' 7-9 minutes (plus 12 mins preparation time) - 70 marks - 25%
+** '''Higher tier:''' 10-12 minutes (plus 12 mins preparation time) - 70 marks - 25%
+** Covers full syllabus
+** Students are assessed on their ability to communicate and interact effectively through speaking in Arabic for different purposes and in different settings.
+* Paper 3 - Reading and Understanding in Arabic
+**'''Foundation tier:''' 1hr 15 minutes - 60 marks - 25%
+**'''Higher tier:''' 1hr 25 minutes - 60 marks - 25%
+** Covers full syllabus
+** Students are assessed on their understanding of written Arabic across a range of different types of texts, including advertisements, emails, letters, articles and literary texts. Questions are multiple-response and short-answer. Students will complete a translation from Arabic to English.
+* Paper 4 - Writing and Understanding in Arabic
+**'''Foundation tier:''' 50 minutes - 50 marks - 25%
+**'''Higher tier:''' 1hr 5 minutes - 50 marks - 25%
+** Covers full syllabus
+** Questions are open responses of varying lengths and types requiring students to express ideas and opinions in Arabic. Students will also complete a translation into Arabic.
+<br />
-Source: [http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE%20New%20GCSE/ICE_GCSE_non_tiered_2012_2014.pdf Edexcel administrative information for centres]
+=== Resources ===
+The [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/arabic-2017.coursematerials.html#%2FfilterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FTeaching-and-learning-materials specification page] has a number of support resources, acttivities, scheme of work and a course planner
+Text book - [https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-GCSE-Arabic-Companion-9-1/dp/1916122906/ The New GCSE Arabic Companion] by Chawki Nacef - the author also produces a range of preparation books and books on specific skills, these would need comparing to the current specification.
-=== Speaking Assessment ===
-Paper 2 (5AR02) Speaking in Arabic
+[https://www.mmbooks.co.uk/gcse-arabic-books-s/1821.htm Alternative Textbooks]
--10 minutes – equally divided across both tasks
+Past papers including audio clips can be accessed through the [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/arabic-2017.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=Pearson-UK:Category%2FExam-materials specification page]
-For the Speaking Assessment, a teacher or tutor who can speak the language is needed. They do not have to mark the assessment, but simply ask questions and have a conversation with the candidate, and record it. The recording is sent off to Edexcel for marking.
+<br />
+== CAIE IGCSE Arabic - Foreign Language ==
-[http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE%20New%20GCSE/ICE_GCSE_non_tiered_2012_2014.pdf Edexcel administrative information for centres] contains lots of information - the elements which are also of interest to the candidates are copied below, but do look at the original document if you want more guidance.
+[http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-arabic-foreign-language-0544/&nbsp; Cambridge IGCSE Arabic - Foreign Language (0544)]
+* Available in Summer series
-==== '''Extract from Edexcel Information for Centres''' ====
+* Specification code: 0544
-'''Centres must conduct the tests between 07 March and 15 May 2014. '''(DATES FOR 2015 NOT YET AVAILABLE BUT LIKELY TO BE SIMILAR)
+*This syllabus is grades A* - G <br />
+<br />
-Centres are expected to timetable all speaking tests in any one language on the same day or where numbers are large on consecutive days.
+=== Subject Content ===
+The content of CAIE lGCSE Arabic is broken down into 5 themes
+# Everyday activities
-All tests and registers are to be despatched to examiners no later than 15 May 2014.
+#Personal and social life
+#The world around us
+#The world of work
+#The international world
+These provide contexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. The study of these topic areas enables students to gain an insight into countries and communities where Arabic is spoken.
-Structure and Timing of Tests
+<br />
-Students must undertake two separate speaking tasks, each linked to one or more of the prescribed themes:
+=== Assessment ===
-Media, travel and culture
+The assessment for IGCSE Arabic has 3 written papers and an oral exam. Speaking exams occur in an assessment window, this is usually before the main examination series. You need to find a centre that can offer the speaking exam.
+* Paper 1 - Listening - 50 minutes - 40 marks - 25%
-Sport, leisure and work
+** Covers full syllabus
+** Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer multiple-choice and matching questions.
+* Paper 2 - Reading - 1 hour - 45 marks - 25%
-Students must include both of the following task types:
+** Covers full syllabus
+** Candidates read a number of texts and answer multiple-choice and matching questions as well as questions requiring short answers.
+* Paper 3 - Speaking - 10 minutes - 40 marks - 25%
+** Covers full syllabus
+** Candidates complete one role play and conversations on two topics.
+* Paper 4 - Writing - 1 hour - 45 marks - 25%
+** Covers full syllabus
+** Candidates complete one form-filling task, one directed writing task and one task in the format of an email/letter or an article/blog.
+<br />
-Picture-based discussion OR presentation with follow up questions
+=== Resources ===
-Students must engage in a discussion related to a picture (or other visual) that they have chosen or give a presentation (1-2 minutes maximum). They then respond to a series of linked follow-up questions and answers. Teachers should ensure that they ask questions which are sufficiently challenging to maximise student performance. However, it is important that teachers do not inform students in advance about the specific questions that they intend to use in the live assessments and do not rehearse specific individual assessments.
+There doesn't appear to be a textbook for this course
+Collins have a subscription to an [https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008324131 online vocabulary resource] that is endorsed by CAIE, It has a hefty price tag so worth approaching Collins to see if any discounts are available.
-General conversation This enables students to demonstrate they can present information and give opinions as well as interact effectively with another target language speaker. Students must be given an opportunity to respond to unpredictable language and it is, therefore, important that teachers do not prepare a specific list of questions with their students in advance.
+Past papers are available through the [https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-arabic-foreign-language-0544/past-papers/ specification page]  and [https://pastpapers.co/cie/?dir=IGCSE%2FArabic-Foreign-Language-0544 here]
-Accommodation As quiet a room as possible is required for the tests.
+<br />
-Only one candidate is to be examined at a time. Normally, no other person other than the teacher conducting the test and the candidate should be present in the examination room.
+== Edexcel International GCSE - First Language ==
+[https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse-arabic-as-1st-language-2017.html Edexcel International GCSE - First Language]
+This specification is aimed at students who speak Arabic as a first language.
-..
-* Candidates may choose, if they wish, to give a brief introduction to
-their chosen theme for the general conversation in order to make a confident start. However, candidates must demonstrate the ability to 13 interact with the examiner and should not merely deliver a pre-learnt monologue. The length of the introduction will depend on the ability of the students. However, in no circumstances should it exceed two minutes.
-* Candidates may bring into the examination room brief notes
-(A5 sheet of paper with bulleted notes – 30 words maximum and up to five small drawings on an A5 sheet of paper) Any notes are a prompt only and should not be read out.
-* Candidates should be discouraged from preparing in advance lists of
-question and answers in a predetermined order. Such cases are usually obvious to the examiner and may result in adverse marking.
-* Each task should last approximately 4-5 minutes. Teacher-examiners
-should ensure that this timing is adhered to as the examiner will not credit anything after the 5 minute mark has passed.
-* If a question is not understood after one repetition/rephrasing move on
-to another question - further attempts may just confuse or discourage the candidate. Try to link questions. Listen carefully to the candidate's answers and relate subsequent questions to the information acquired.
-* Never correct a candidate's language, however inaccurate, during a test.
-(END OF EXTRACT)
+*Exams from: June 2019
-=== Reading and Responding Assessment ===
+* Available in January and June
-Paper 3 (5AR03) Reading and Understanding in Arabic
+* Specification code: 4AA1
+<br />
-minutes
+=== Subject Content ===
-Use blue or black ink. No dictionaries are allowed in this exam.
+The content of Edexcel lGCSE Arabic tests students on reading, summarising, grammar and writing skills. This syllabus is aimed at students who are fluent in Arabic.
+<br />
-Source: [http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE%20New%20GCSE/ICE_GCSE_non_tiered_2012_2014.pdf Edexcel administrative information for centres]
-=== Writing Assessment ===
+=== Assessment ===
-Paper 4 (5AR04) Writing in Arabic
+* Paper 1 - Reading, Summary and Grammar - 2 hours 15 minutes - 75 marks - 60%
-hour
+** Consists of 3 sections. Reading: Short- and extended-response questions on two texts. Summary: Summary of the main points of a third text. Grammar: Four questions on a range of aspects of grammar.
+* Paper 2 - Writing - 1 hour 30 mins - 50 marks - 40%
-You are required to use blue or black ink.
+** Two extended-response writing tasks (25 marks for each task).
+[[File:Screenshot 2021-07-26 141414.png|thumb]]
-'''Bilingual dictionaries are permitted.'''
+<br />
-Source: [http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE%20New%20GCSE/ICE_GCSE_non_tiered_2012_2014.pdf Edexcel administrative information for centres]
+=== Resources ===
+The [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse-arabic-as-1st-language-2017.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FTeaching-and-learning-materials&filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Format%2Fdocx specification page] has a scheme of work
+[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pearson-Edexcel-International-Arabic-Student/dp/1292306149/ Text book]
-== How do I find an exam centre for the Speaking Assessment? ==
-Members of the HE Exams group have used the following exam centres, amongst others:
+Past papers including audio clips can be accessed through the [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse-arabic-as-1st-language-2017.html specification page]
-[http://www.ayeshas.org/ Ayesha Community Education] - Muslim education centre in North London
-[http://www.londonbrookescollege.co.uk/private-candidates-examination-centre-hendon-london London Brookes College, Hendon], for this exam.
+== CAIE IGCSE - First Language ==
-[http://www.edexcel.com/i-am-a/student/find-a-centre/pages/where-can-i-take-edexcel-exams.aspx Contact Edexcel] who may be able to help. They have a database of centres which accept external candidates online, but this doesn't tell you which ones will take candidates for Speaking Assessments specifically. However, Edexcel should hold this information as, when a school registers its own candidates for this exam, they ask it to specify if it will also accept private candidates.
+Cambridge offer 2 IGCSEs in Arabic (First Language). The difference is in the grading, 7184 being 9-1 and 0508 being A*-G, otherwise the syllabus is identical.
+[https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-arabic-9-1-first-language-7184/ CAIE International GCSE Accounting (7184) page and specification]
-Local adult education colleges may offer evening classes in Arabic, and if so, may be willing to accept private candidates for exams.
+[https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-arabic-first-language-0508/ CAIE International GCSE Accounting (0508) page and specification]
-If there are no schools or colleges near you which offer GCSE Arabic and will accept you for the Speaking Assessment, you can bring in your own tutor to do the Speaking Assessment. This should not require too much effort on the part of the school but you are likely to need to do some persuading to get them to consider the idea.
+This specification is aimed at students who speak Arabic as a first language.
-Another exam centre option would be to travel to London, where Campbell Harris in Kensington or Pascal's College in Beckenham offer oral exams for GCSE foreign languages.  You would need to locate an Arabic tutor who would go to the exam centre to do the speaking assessment.
+*Exams from: June 2019
-== CIE Arabic - Second Language IGCSE ==
+* Available in Autumn and Summer series
-[http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-arabic-foreign-language-0544/&nbsp; Cambridge IGCSE Arabic - Foreign Language (0544)]
+* Specification code: 0508 (A*- G) or 7184 (9 -1)
+<br />
+=== Subject Content ===
+The content of CAIE lGCSE Arabic requires students to respond knowledgeably to a rich array of reading passages. Candidates will use some of these passages to inform and inspire their own writing, and write in a range of text types for different audiences. The passages cover a range of genres and types, including fiction and non-fiction, and may also include other forms of writing, such as essays, reviews and articles. This syllabus is aimed at students who are fluent in Arabic.<br />
+=== Assessment ===
+* Paper 1 - Reading - 2 hours - 50 marks - 50%
+** Structured and extended writing questions.
+**Questions will be based on Arabic passages
+* Paper 2 - Writing - 2 hours - 50 marks - 50%
+** Two composition tasks
+<br />
+=== Resources ===
+Cambridge publish a [https://www.cambridge.org/gb/education/subject/languages/arabic/cambridge-igcse-arabic-first-language/cambridge-igcse-arabic-as-a-first-language-coursebook-coursebook-cambridge-elevate-edition-2-years?isbn=9781316634516&format=PB coursebook], [https://www.cambridge.org/gb/education/subject/languages/arabic/cambridge-igcse-arabic-first-language/cambridge-igcse-arabic-as-a-first-language-workbook?isbn=9781316636183&format=PB workbook] and [https://www.cambridge.org/gb/education/subject/languages/arabic/cambridge-igcse-arabic-first-language/cambridge-igcse-arabic-as-a-first-language-teachers-book?isbn=9781316636190&format=PB teacher's book]
+Past papers  can be accessed through the specification pages or [https://pastpapers.co/cie/?dir=IGCSE&#x20;Edexcel&#x20;International&#x20;GCSE&#x20;-&#x20;First&#x20;Language&#x20;&#x20;This&#x20;specification&#x20;is&#x20;aimed&#x20;at&#x20;students&#x20;who&#x20;speak&#x20;Arabic&#x20;as&#x20;a&#x20;first&#x20;language.&#x20;&#x20;Exams&#x20;from:&#x20;June&#x20;2019&#x20;Available&#x20;in&#x20;January&#x20;and&#x20;June&#x20;Specification&#x20;code:&#x20;4AA1&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;Subject&#x20;Content&#x20;&#x20;The&#x20;content&#x20;of&#x20;Edexcel&#x20;lGCSE&#x20;Arabic&#x20;tests&#x20;students&#x20;on&#x20;reading,&#x20;summarising,&#x20;grammar&#x20;and&#x20;writing&#x20;skills.&#x20;This&#x20;syllabus&#x20;is&#x20;aimed&#x20;at&#x20;students&#x20;who&#x20;are&#x20;fluent&#x20;in&#x20;Arabic.&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;Assessment&#x20;Paper&#x20;1&#x20;-&#x20;Reading,&#x20;Summary&#x20;and&#x20;Grammar&#x20;-&#x20;2&#x20;hours&#x20;15&#x20;minutes&#x20;-&#x20;75&#x20;marks&#x20;-&#x20;60%&#x20;Consists&#x20;of&#x20;3&#x20;sections.&#x20;Reading:&#x20;Short-&#x20;and&#x20;extended-response&#x20;questions&#x20;on&#x20;two&#x20;texts.&#x20;Summary:&#x20;Summary&#x20;of&#x20;the&#x20;main&#x20;points&#x20;of&#x20;a&#x20;third&#x20;text.&#x20;Grammar:&#x20;Four&#x20;questions&#x20;on&#x20;a&#x20;range&#x20;of&#x20;aspects&#x20;of&#x20;grammar.&#x20;Paper&#x20;2&#x20;-&#x20;Writing&#x20;-&#x20;1&#x20;hour&#x20;30&#x20;mins&#x20;-&#x20;50&#x20;marks&#x20;-&#x20;40%&#x20;Two&#x20;extended-response&#x20;writing&#x20;tasks&#x20;(25&#x20;marks&#x20;for&#x20;each&#x20;task).&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;&#x20;Resources&#x20;&#x20;The&#x20;specification&#x20;page&#x20;has&#x20;a&#x20;scheme&#x20;of&#x20;work&#x20;&#x20;Text&#x20;book&#x20;&#x20;Past&#x20;papers&#x20;including&#x20;audio&#x20;clips&#x20;can&#x20;be&#x20;accessed&#x20;through&#x20;the&#x20;specification&#x20;page here] You can use either spec to practice.
+<br />
+== Finding an Exam Centre for the Speaking Exam ==
+Both Edexcel GCSE and CAIE Arabic - Foreign language require centres to facilitate a speaking test. This means they will need to source an accessor if they do not offer the course.
+When searching for a centre you could try language schools, religious centres and adult education centres as well as standard exam centres. The exam boards may be able to help too.
+The following centres all advertise as offering (or have offered) Arabic
+[https://thetutorialfoundation.co.uk/exam_centre/ The Tutorial Centre, Bromley, Kent]
+[https://www.tutorsandexams.uk/exam-centre/language-speaking-tests/ Tutors and Exams]
+[https://www.3at.org.uk/gcse-igcse-examination-entry/ 3 A Tutors, Bristol]
+[http://www.bmhc.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ British Muslim Heritage Centre]
+[https://privateexaminationcentres.com/ Macclesfield Tutorial College]
-"This is designed for learners who are learning Arabic as a foreign language. The aim is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as learners progress through their studies.
+There are plenty of others around the London area such as London Brookes and Campbell Harris (Kensington)
-The syllabus also aims to offer insights into the culture and civilisation of countries where Arabic is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of foreign languages.""
+If you have no luck in finding a centre, it is worth asking centres if they will facilitate the exam if you source an external accessor.
-== First Language Arabic : Edexcel International GCSE ==
-This specification is aimed at students who speak Arabic as a first language.
-See the Specification and support materials on the [http://www.edexcel.com/quals/igcse/igcse09/lang/arabic/Pages/default.aspx Edexcel Arabic - First Language IGCSE] page.
-There is a dedicated textbook for this course:
-[http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1408275686 Edexcel International GCSE Arabic 1st Language Student Book ]by Prof Eltayeb Ali Abusin et al.  The [http://www.pearsonglobalschools.com/index.cfm?locator=PS2c6o&CFID=110193151&CFTOKEN=95322033&jsessionid=52303ec3bfa011b638f5answers answer file] can be downloaded from Edexcel.
-== Resources ==
-[http://www.mmbooks.co.uk/default.asp Arabic Language Educational Books] have textbooks at cheaper prices than Amazon, including a range aimed at the Edexcel GCSE syllabus.
-On the exam board page for your chosen exam, look at '''<nowiki>'Resources' or 'Teacher Support Material' f</nowiki>'''or , eg, Editable Schemes of Work, which can be very useful.
+<br />
-The Examiner's Reports can also be downloaded from the exam board sites, and are particularly useful for this subject in explaining what the examiners are looking for.
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