The Arabic Language
Comparing Arabic with Maltese
General introduction to the subject:
Arabic is spoken in over twenty countries, from North and West Africa to the Arabian Gulf. This makes it one of the most widely used languages in the world. It is a Semitic language that is written in a different script, thus making it more interesting as you have to get acquainted with a new alphabet.
Topics studied:
• Myself
• Food and drink
• Life at home
• At the clinic
• Jobs
• Leisure
• Shopping
• At school
• Weather
• Transport
Class activities involved:
Interactive games, handouts, discussions, listening comprehensions, language games, videos during culture lessons, and PowerPoint presentations.
Homework assigned:
Written exercises, studying, research, projects, PowerPoint, charts.
Assessment given:
continuous assessment throughout the year as well as tests. summative assessment at the end of the school year.
Skills acquired while studying the subject:
• Listening
• Reading
• Conversation
• Writing
Skills required to study the subject:
• Listening
• Reading
• Conversation
• Writing
This subject can lead you to the following career paths:
Interpretor
Teacher
Tourist Information Agent
Diplomatic Service Officer
Cabin Crew
Tourist Guide
Front Office and Guest Relations Manager
Linguist
Note: Knowledge of languages is an asset in the employment sector.