Al Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk Arabic

Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk (العربية بين يديك), "Arabic Between Your Hands", is a course for learning Arabic as a second language. This listing is Student Book 1, Part 2, second edition, covering Units 9 to 16. It picks up exactly where Book 1 Part 1 ends, and with Part 1 it completes the first level of the series.

What Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk is

The series is written for learners whose first language is not Arabic, and the cover describes it as a series for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Its approach is communicative: it teaches the language the way people actually use it. You learn to understand, speak, read and write together, rather than memorising grammar tables first.

The whole book is in Arabic. That can look daunting, but it is deliberate. New words are introduced through pictures, dialogues and context, so after the first units you start thinking in Arabic instead of translating from English or Urdu in your head.

How Level 1 is built

Level 1 is split into two books. Each book has 8 units, and each unit has 9 lessons, which gives 16 units and 144 lessons across the level. Part 1 covers Units 1 to 8. This book, Part 2, covers Units 9 to 16.

Within each unit, the lessons move through the four skills in turn:

• listening and conversation, built around short dialogues
• vocabulary, taught with pictures and examples
• grammar structures, introduced once you have met them in use
• reading passages and writing practice

The texts also give a view of Arab and Islamic culture, so the language you learn comes with the settings it is used in.

What changes in Part 2

Part 2 assumes you have finished Part 1. The dialogues get longer, the reading texts get more demanding, and the grammar builds on the basic sentence patterns from the first eight units. By the end of Unit 16 you have completed Level 1 and are ready for Book 2.

Audio

The second edition prints a QR code on the cover that links to the audio. Use it. Listening to each dialogue before and after you read it is the fastest way to get the sounds and rhythm right, and it is what the course is designed around.

About the authors and publisher

The series is written by Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Ibrahim al-Fawzan, Dr. Mukhtar al-Tahir Husayn and Dr. Muhammad Abdul Khaliq Muhammad Fadl, and published by Arabic for All (al-Arabiyyah lil-Jami') in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The cover also names Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al al-Shaykh as general supervisor.

Book details

Who this book suits

It suits adults and older students in the UAE who want to speak and read Arabic properly: expatriates living and working in the country, Muslims who want to understand the Quran and prayers in Arabic, students at Arabic centres, and parents learning alongside their children. If you are brand new to Arabic, start with Part 1.

Related books

Start with Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk Book 1 Part 1 if you have not done so. For grammar practice alongside it, the Madinah Arabic Reader Book 1, Book 2 and Book 3 work well, and Modern Arabic Made Easy is another introductory option. The Dictionary of Islamic Words and Expressions helps with religious vocabulary. For children learning Islamic terms in Arabic script, see Islamic Studies Grade 8 and the Education collection.

Frequently asked questions

Which book is this?

This is Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk (العربية بين يديك), Student Book 1, Part 2, covering Units 9 to 16, second edition, as printed on the cover. It continues directly from Book 1 Part 1 (Units 1 to 8).

Who is Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk for?

Adults and older teenagers whose first language is not Arabic. The series is written entirely in Arabic and teaches listening, speaking, reading and writing together, with a focus on real communication.

Do I need Part 1 first?

Yes, unless you already know the material in Units 1 to 8. Part 2 builds on the vocabulary and grammar from Part 1. Book 1 Part 1 is also listed at Darussalam UAE.

How is Level 1 organised?

Level 1 has two parts. Each part has 8 units and each unit has 9 lessons, so the level contains 16 units and 144 lessons in all.

Is there audio?

Yes. The cover of this second edition carries a QR code that links to the audio recordings, so you can hear the dialogues and texts as you study.

Who wrote the series?

Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Ibrahim al-Fawzan, Dr. Mukhtar al-Tahir Husayn and Dr. Muhammad Abdul Khaliq Muhammad Fadl. It is published by Arabic for All (al-Arabiyyah lil-Jami') in Riyadh.

Can I study it on my own?

You can, especially with the audio, but it works best with a teacher or class who can correct your pronunciation and speaking.

How long does delivery take in the UAE?

Orders dispatch from Sharjah. Standard delivery takes 2 to 4 working days, and delivery is free on orders over AED 300. If the book shows as out of stock, use the Notify Me box on this page to get an email when it is back.