The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 letters. It is not only thealphabetthearArabic language, but also other languages, such as Persian (Farsi), Pakistani language (Urdu) and Afghan language (Pashto). To form words, all letters, with six exceptions, areRunning directiontheArabic scriptconnected from right to left.

Like all Semitic languages, the Arabic alphabet consists exclusively of consonants. Even "alif," the first letter, is considered a consonant and must usually bear the symbol "hamza" (see the table below). The variant of the alif without "hamza" is actually an exception, and a letter cannot be defined by an exception, but rather by its original form. This is how it is taught in all Arabic schools in Arab countries.

Vocalization in Arabic is done by other characters, either above or below the letters or by combining these characters with three letters of the alphabet.

This and much more will be covered in our Arabic courses for beginners (Learning Level 1: Alif) explained in detail and logically.

Thanks to its many years of experience as a leading Arabic institute for German speakers, the Aladin School has developed the following:

1. A system that presents all Arabic characters, including the Arabic letters, in a structured manner (see the mind map below, which our Arabic teachers use in our Arabic beginner courses).
2. A revolutionary teaching method that Aladin Teaching Method©, which enables our course participants to master the entire Arabic alphabet—that is, all Arabic letters and their forms, as well as the remaining characters—in record time. After an 18-hour beginner's course, which not only teaches the Arabic alphabet but also many phrases and basic vocabulary, Arabic learners at the Aladin Institute master the "technique of reading" and can read any word in Arabic.

   
   

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