The Grammar, Writing & Translation Guide combines grammar teaching and guidelines for translation between Arabic and English:
Is the first guide of its kind written specifically for the Arabic GCSE examinations, based on the general topics laid out in the Edexcel 2017 Arabic Specification.
Includes a concise presentation of the grammar topics required at this level.
Includes detailed advice, with step-by-step instructions and examples, on how to translate from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic.
Includes plenty of exercises in Arabic to English and English to Arabic translation for the different areas of life experience and activities required by the exam specifications.
Encourages active learning by the provision of ample spaces for writing the answers to the grammar and translation exercises, which should also support teachers and tutors in setting homework and in assessing and marking.
Provides introductions in English to all the chapters.
Uses English translations within the grammar lessons, and English throughout the translation lessons.
The Writing Guide combines teaching of elements of writing and many ready-written pieces:
Is the first guide of its kind written specifically for the Arabic GCSE examinations, based on the general topics laid out in the Edexcel 2017 Arabic Specification.
Includes detailed advice, with examples, on punctuation, style and handwriting.
Introduces planning for the writing tasks and lists the methods normally used.
Includes mind-maps with step-by-step instructions and examples.
Contains ready-written pieces covering the GCSE examination tasks, in both formal and informal writing.
Encourages active learning and writing practice by the provision of various types of exercises that should support teachers and tutors in setting homework that involves writing similar pieces.