Arabic Grammar

Nahw and Sarf, from first principles to advanced reading.

النحو والصرف

A structured course in classical Arabic grammar — syntax and morphology taught in stages, with steady practice in reading and comprehension.

What is taught

  • Nahw (syntax)
  • Sarf (morphology)
  • Arabic vocabulary
  • Sentence construction
  • Basic grammar
  • Intermediate grammar
  • Advanced grammar
  • Reading and comprehension exercises

Learning objectives

  • Analyse Arabic sentences using the rules of Nahw
  • Derive and recognise word forms through Sarf
  • Read and understand classical Arabic texts with growing independence

How progress is recorded

  • Nahw modules
  • Sarf modules
  • Vocabulary
  • Exercises
  • Reading comprehension
  • Written assessments
  • Overall proficiency

All academic assessments are validated by the teacher.

How students are assessed

Module exercises, written assessments and reading-comprehension checks, marked by the teacher.