Grammar focus
Possessive endings; idāfa; dual and plural
Advanced Topic B · TB-L02
Lesson focus
Explain family links, friendship and changing relationships with precise vocabulary.
🎮 Play this lesson gameSkills focus
Listening · Speaking
Advanced application
Family-tree challenge
Build a mini family tree from clues, then explain at least four relationships using possessive endings or idāfa without pointing at the answer.
Core: complete accurately · Develop: add a reason or comparison · Stretch: change time frame or viewpoint
Interactive visual game · this lesson
Family Tree Matchطَابِقْ شَجَرَةَ الْعَائِلَةِ
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Do exactly these three steps:
1. Look at the picture or clock.
2. Read all three Arabic choices.
3. Click the sentence that matches the picture exactly.
Round 1
Which Arabic sentence matches the visual exactly?
A grammatically possible sentence is not enough: it must describe the picture or clock shown.
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Retrieve · orient · prepare
Objectives and visible success
Today you will
- Control the key D2-L02 vocabulary in complete Arabic sentences.
- Understand and apply the target grammar: Relationship verbs, object pronouns and reciprocity.
- Extract precise evidence from an intermediate listening and reading text.
- Produce developed spoken and written Arabic with reasons and detail.
You can show success when…
Tick achievements as you secure them.
Retrieval bridge
Wake up previous learning
Answer four questions before opening the new language.
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Recognise · organise · retrieve
Vocabulary studio
The complete lesson-relevant language bank is organised by meaning and recycled in the activities below.
Relationship actions
أَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَ
I get on with
أَخْتَلِفُ مَعَ
I disagree with
أَثِقُ بِـ
I trust
أَحْتَرِمُ
I respect
أُسَاعِدُ
I help
يَدْعَمُنِي
he supports me
تَدْعَمُنِي
she supports me
نَتَشَاجَرُ
we argue
Relationship outcomes
نَتَصَالَحُ
we make up
نَقْضِي الوَقْتَ مَعًا
we spend time together
صَدِيقٌ مُقَرَّبٌ
close friend
عَلَاقَةٌ قَوِيَّةٌ
strong relationship
Reasons and contrast
لِأَنَّ
because
لِذٰلِكَ
therefore
وَلٰكِنَّ
but/however
بَيْنَمَا
whereas/while
عَلَى الرَّغْمِ مِنْ أَنَّ
although
فِي رَأْيِي
in my opinion
مِنْ جِهَةٍ
on one hand
مِنْ جِهَةٍ أُخْرَى
on the other hand
Vocabulary mission
Retrieve in both directions
Move between Arabic and meaning without relying on the order of the cards.
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Explain · notice · apply
Relationship verbs, object pronouns and reciprocity
أَفْعَالُ العَلَاقَاتِ وَضَمَائِرُ المَفْعُولِ وَالتَّبَادُلُ
Describe how people treat one another, who receives an action and why a relationship succeeds or becomes difficult.
What does the structure communicate?
Which word or ending changes?
What must match the noun or person?
Can you use it with new vocabulary?
أَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَ أُخْتِي.
Target D2 structure in context.Get on with / disagree with
أَبِي يَدْعَمُنِي.
Target D2 structure in context.Object pronouns
نَتَعَاوَنُ فِي البَيْتِ.
Target D2 structure in context.Reciprocal actions
نَتَفَاهَمُ لِأَنَّنَا نَسْتَمِعُ إِلَى بَعْضِنَا.
Target D2 structure in context.Explain the relationship
Get on with / disagree with
أَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَ / أَخْتَلِفُ مَعَ + شَخْصٍ
Use مَعَ after these relationship verbs.
أَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَ أُخْتِي.أَخْتَلِفُ مَعَ صَدِيقِي أَحْيَانًا.
Object pronouns
يَدْعَمُنِي / أُسَاعِدُهُ / أَحْتَرِمُهَا
The suffix shows who receives the action.
أَبِي يَدْعَمُنِي.أَنَا أَحْتَرِمُهَا.
Reciprocal actions
نَتَعَاوَنُ / نَتَشَاجَرُ / نَتَصَالَحُ
The نَـ form can describe what we do together or to one another.
نَتَعَاوَنُ فِي البَيْتِ.نَتَشَاجَرُ ثُمَّ نَتَصَالَحُ.
Explain the relationship
نَتَفَاهَمُ لِأَنَّنَا ... / نَخْتَلِفُ لِأَنَّ ...
Give a reason, not merely a positive or negative label.
نَتَفَاهَمُ لِأَنَّنَا نَسْتَمِعُ إِلَى بَعْضِنَا.نَخْتَلِفُ لِأَنَّ آرَاءَنَا مُخْتَلِفَةٌ.
| Meaning | With noun | With pronoun |
|---|---|---|
| I respect | أَحْتَرِمُ أَخِي | أَحْتَرِمُهُ |
| She supports me | أُخْتِي تَدْعَمُ أَخَاهَا | هِيَ تَدْعَمُنِي |
| We get on | نَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَ أَصْدِقَائِنَا | نَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَهُمْ |
Learn nouns and adjectives as usable phrases, including gender or plural information where it changes the sentence.
In every extended answer, add evidence, a reason, comparison or contrast rather than stopping after one clause.
Grammar laboratory
Choose the form for a reason
Every answer checks a stated rule, change or agreement decision.
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Select · build · explain
Sentence-builder studio
Use the live builder first, then complete three independent builder missions. Check meaning, verb form, agreement and word order.
Builder studio
Explain a strong friendship
My generated sentence
اِخْتَرْ جُزْءًا مِنْ كُلِّ قَائِمَةٍ.
Target-meaning builder
Explain a strong friendship
اِخْتَرْ جُزْءًا مِنْ كُلِّ عَمُودٍ.
Target-meaning builder
Describe support
اِخْتَرْ جُزْءًا مِنْ كُلِّ عَمُودٍ.
Target-meaning builder
Give a balanced relationship view
اِخْتَرْ جُزْءًا مِنْ كُلِّ عَمُودٍ.
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Read · understand · respond
relationships Arabic challenge
Apply the lesson vocabulary and grammar in six context-rich Arabic decisions.
Arabic application challenge
Six short exam-style tasks. Read the Arabic carefully and use vocabulary, grammar and context to choose the best response.
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Spot · explain · repair
Accuracy repair workshop
Strong learners do not only recognise an error: they identify the system and repair it.
أَتَفَاهَمُ أُخْتِي.
أَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَ أُخْتِي.
Use أَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَ.
I support him
he supports me
ـني means me.
أَحْتَرِمُهُ.
أَحْتَرِمُهَا.
ـها refers to her.
Repair check
Preserve the intended meaning
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Predict · listen twice · verify
Listening focus: relationships
Read the questions first. Listen once for the main message and again for the exact detail.
Which person, time, frequency, sequence, contrast or changed detail might you hear?
Catch the speaker, setting and overall message.
Confirm the exact detail and reject close distractors.
Audio is coming soon.
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Listening script
لَدَيَّ أَخٌ أَكْبَرُ يُسَمَّى سَامِرًا. أَتَفَاهَمُ مَعَهُ عَادَةً لِأَنَّهُ يَسْتَمِعُ إِلَيَّ وَيَدْعَمُنِي فِي دِرَاسَتِي. وَلٰكِنَّنَا نَخْتَلِفُ أَحْيَانًا حَوْلَ اسْتِخْدَامِ الحَاسُوبِ. عِنْدَمَا نَتَشَاجَرُ، نَتَكَلَّمُ بَعْدَ ذٰلِكَ وَنَتَصَالَحُ سَرِيعًا. أَحْتَرِمُهُ لِأَنَّهُ صَادِقٌ وَمُتَعَاوِنٌ.
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Preview · scan · prove
Reading focus: relationships
Read once for meaning, then return to the exact Arabic evidence before choosing an answer.
Identify the text type and likely purpose.
Locate names, numbers, repeated words and question cues.
Choose only an answer supported by the text.
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Model · rehearse · respond
Developed speaking: relationships
Use the model to notice the structure, then answer a randomly selected prompt without reading a full script.
Prompt bank
- صِفْ عَلَاقَتَكَ بِصَدِيقٍ مُقَرَّبٍ.
- مَتَى تَخْتَلِفُ مَعَ أَحَدٍ فِي أُسْرَتِكَ؟
- مَنْ يَدْعَمُكَ وَكَيْفَ؟
- مَا الَّذِي يَجْعَلُ العَلَاقَةَ قَوِيَّةً؟
اِضْغَطْ لِاخْتِيَارِ سُؤَالٍ.
Model exchange
A
مَنْ يَدْعَمُكَ فِي دِرَاسَتِكَ؟
Who supports you in your studies?B
أُخْتِي تَدْعَمُنِي وَتُسَاعِدُنِي.
My sister supports and helps me.A
هَلْ تَخْتَلِفَانِ أَحْيَانًا؟
Do you sometimes disagree?B
نَعَمْ، وَلٰكِنَّنَا نَتَصَالَحُ سَرِيعًا.
Yes, but we make up quickly.Not yet marked complete.
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Plan · draft · improve
Guided writing workshop
Write 100–120 Arabic words about two relationships: one strong and one sometimes difficult. Explain actions, feelings, object pronouns, reasons and how problems are resolved.
Success checklist
- Cover every requested content point.
- Use the target grammar accurately.
- Include precise vocabulary from this lesson.
- Add a reason, comparison or contrast.
- Review agreement, pronoun reference and connectors.
1 · content2 · target grammar3 · check and improve
Reveal an achievable model
عَلَاقَتِي بِأُخْتِي قَوِيَّةٌ لِأَنَّنَا نَتَفَاهَمُ وَنَثِقُ بِبَعْضِنَا. هِيَ تَدْعَمُنِي عِنْدَمَا أَكُونُ قَلِقًا، وَأَنَا أُسَاعِدُهَا فِي وَاجِبِهَا. أَمَّا عِلَاقَتِي بِابْنِ عَمِّي فَهِيَ أَصْعَبُ نَوْعًا مَا، لِأَنَّنَا نَخْتَلِفُ حَوْلَ أَلْعَابِ الحَاسُوبِ. أَحْيَانًا نَتَشَاجَرُ، وَلٰكِنَّنَا نَتَكَلَّمُ بِهُدُوءٍ وَنَتَصَالَحُ بَعْدَ ذٰلِكَ. فِي رَأْيِي، الاِحْتِرَامُ وَالاِسْتِمَاعُ أَهَمُّ شَيْئَيْنِ فِي أَيِّ عِلَاقَةٍ، لِأَنَّهُمَا يُسَاعِدَانِ النَّاسَ عَلَى فَهْمِ بَعْضِهِمْ.
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Retrieve · judge · transfer
Complete the lesson checkpoint
The final check mixes vocabulary, grammar and communication rather than repeating one exercise type.
Secure the main vocabulary and produce four accurate sentences using the taught frame.
Combine description, grammar and a reason in connected answers.
Add comparison, contrast, precise evidence and an independently controlled relative clause.
Final self-marking check
Show what you can now do
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Exit ticket
Record one secure achievement and one precise next step.
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