Arabic Alphabet and Sounds: Reading and Writing Basics · Lesson 1 · 3 minutes
Move Right to Left
Start writing on the right edge of the page.
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Start on the Right
Arabic is written from right to left. You start at the right side of the paper. Then your pen moves to the left.
Samir picks up his pen to write Arabic. Where does he start?
- On the right side of the page
- On the left side of the page
Answer: On the right side of the page
Arabic writing always moves from right to left.
Complete the sentence about writing Arabic.
Samir starts on the right and moves to the ___.
Answer: Samir starts on the right and moves to the left.
Arabic words flow towards the left.
Opening a Notebook
Because text moves right to left, Arabic books open from the right side. The front cover is on the right.
Samir wants to open his new Arabic notebook. What does he do?
- He opens it from the right cover.
- He opens it from the left cover.
Answer: He opens it from the right cover.
Arabic notebooks open from the right cover because writing starts on the right.
Build the rule for Arabic writing.
Answer: Write text on the right towards the left
Arabic text begins at the right side of the paper.
Show how Samir starts reading an Arabic page.
This one uses your voice or your writing. It is in the Breni app.
Put the steps of writing an Arabic line in order:
Answer: Put the pen on the right side → Draw the letters → Finish on the left side
You move from right to left across the page.
What to remember
- Arabic writing starts on the right side of the page.
- Your pen moves from right to left.
- Arabic notebooks open from the right side.
Next in this course: Use the Baseline. It carries on in the Breni app.
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