Arabic

The WJEC GCSE Arabic course is designed to help you develop strong communication skills in one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. Over two years, you will explore three core themes: 'Identity and Culture', which covers personal relationships, technology, leisure, and traditions; 'Local, national, international and global areas of interest', focusing on travel, the environment, and social issues; and 'Current and future study and employment', looking at school life, work, and career ambitions. The course builds your confidence in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic with increasing sophistication.

Lessons are structured around these themes, ensuring you learn vocabulary and grammar in context. You'll study key grammatical structures, including verb conjugations, tenses, and sentence patterns, enabling you to express opinions, describe events, and narrate stories. Cultural elements are woven throughout, helping you appreciate the diverse customs, art, and literature of Arabic-speaking communities. The specification emphasises practical language use, so tasks mirror real-life situations like ordering food, discussing plans, or writing formal letters.

WJEC’s linear structure means all exams are taken at the end of the course, allowing you to build skills cumulatively. The exam tasks assess your ability across familiar and unfamiliar contexts, rewarding both accuracy and creativity. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped not just for the exam but also for real-world communication, whether for travel, further study, or personal enrichment.