These pictures, activities and lessons can also be used by schools and educational establishments as assembly materials to acquaint students with Arab culture.
Al Karaouiyin University,
Fes, Morocco
The university is located in the city of Fes and is arguably the oldest university in the world. It was founded by Fatima Al-Fihri in 859. It has been and continues to be one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world.
Fes, Morocco
The university is located in the city of Fes and is arguably the oldest university in the world. It was founded by Fatima Al-Fihri in 859. It has been and continues to be one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world.
Arab and Muslim personalities from the past: These pictures and facts can be used for school assemblies or as class/corridor display. They can also be used as good discussion materials in the class or during school assemblies. They also offer good opportunities for cross-curricular links between Arabic and other subjects.
To accompany the pictures there is a short feature film about Arab and Muslim contributions to human civilisation starring Ben Kingsley. This short film is a great addition to any activities using the pictures below. The film is called '1001 Inventions and the library of secrets' Please click here to access the film.
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Dulwich College Presentation (Incorporating Culture in lessons) 12/2012
Classroom Display: Class display of pictures of famous Arab personalities, cities and different Arabic foods, drinks and clothes etc... is a
good way of enhancing the cultural knowledge and awareness of learners of Arabic.
Arabic Personalities
Arabic Cities and Capitals
Arabic Art
Other ideas of incorporating culture in lessons.
Resources from the target culture: These are leaflets from a supermarket in Morocco. Household goods in Arabic (MSA) and French. Please print them in colour and laminate for a great resource in the class. Pdf1, Pdf2, Pdf3, Pdf4, Pdf5, Pdf6, Pdf7 and Pdf8
Using Arabic Films in Lessons: This films and many other Arabic films are available to download for free on youtube.
Film Caramel activity book. Caramel PowerPoint
A thousand month: These are activities for the movie 'a thousand month' this film is available to download on youtube.
Some Arabic films worth watching: Caramel, The Yacoubian Building (The book is amazing), Al Liss Wal Kilab
Arabic personalities reading game in Arabic
Arabic personalities reading game in English
Education
Food and Drink
Descriptions, hair and eyes
Hotel and accommodation
Myself and Family
My town and area
Healthy living, pains and aches
Travel and holidays
Weather conditions
Using Pictures
Using Proverbs
Other ideas
The Moors in Europe: This PowerPoint has a link to a documentary about Moorish conquest of Spain
good way of enhancing the cultural knowledge and awareness of learners of Arabic.
Arabic Personalities
Arabic Cities and Capitals
Arabic Art
Other ideas of incorporating culture in lessons.
Resources from the target culture: These are leaflets from a supermarket in Morocco. Household goods in Arabic (MSA) and French. Please print them in colour and laminate for a great resource in the class. Pdf1, Pdf2, Pdf3, Pdf4, Pdf5, Pdf6, Pdf7 and Pdf8
Using Arabic Films in Lessons: This films and many other Arabic films are available to download for free on youtube.
Film Caramel activity book. Caramel PowerPoint
A thousand month: These are activities for the movie 'a thousand month' this film is available to download on youtube.
Some Arabic films worth watching: Caramel, The Yacoubian Building (The book is amazing), Al Liss Wal Kilab
Arabic personalities reading game in Arabic
Arabic personalities reading game in English
Education
Food and Drink
Descriptions, hair and eyes
Hotel and accommodation
Myself and Family
My town and area
Healthy living, pains and aches
Travel and holidays
Weather conditions
Using Pictures
Using Proverbs
Other ideas
The Moors in Europe: This PowerPoint has a link to a documentary about Moorish conquest of Spain
Images from the Arab World
All pictures on this website are taken by Taoufiq Cherkaoui unless stated otherwise. The pictures are free to be used for teaching purposes only. Please contact me if you have any queries. Thank you.
Mr Taoufiq Cherkaoui
Mr Taoufiq Cherkaoui
