I was kindly offered the opportunity to complete a free session using FushaHouse arabic.
Arabic has been a language that I've always wanted to learn, and it's also a language I've been passionate about. As little person has taken to writing and reading in English, Arabic was the second language I wanted him to learn.
When learning a language, it is important to find resources that are easy to use, especially for younger learners. Over time I have tried so many books, apps and websites, but if the resource isn't exciting or encapsulating, young leaners loose interest very quickly. There is nothing worse than spending so much money and zero use.
Nevertheless, I believe we have found a resource that ticks all the boxes.
FushaHouse offers interactive learning, it is also child user friendly and the pace enables children to feel at ease, without feeling overwhelmed very quickly into the process. A lot of language resources seem to very quickly move on from basics to more difficult work, which is hard for adults but children are not designed to work like that, and it's brilliant to see FushaHouse doesn't take huge jumps and leaps like that.
FushaHouse
FushaHouse combines both learning using the website and printable activities.
It was wonderful to see so many tips for learning Arabic offered before the actual lesson. A lot of resources offer the information required, for instance the vocabulary, but without tips and hints on how to make it easier to learn, and so usually we've given up long before getting into the sessions. With FushaHouse the introduction into the lesson covers ways to make learning easy.
FushaHouse combines short video clips alongside printable worksheets. The basic layout follows watching the short clips, with brilliant animation and very child friendly, and then carrying out the work provided on the worksheets. The great thing about the videos, which I honestly haven't seen before, is that the first video will present a dialogue in Arabic (male), the second video will provide translation. That already ensures that you alongside your child have worked through the first clip to try and understand what is happening without translation. However, what I really liked, was the fact that the video to follow (so same dialogue) is the female version (as words alter when feminine). Usually when learning Arabic you are told how the words will change but with few examples. It can be difficult to apply the theory quickly, but with FushaHouse having the two videos follow with dialogue to show how words alter between the two makes it much easier to follow the pattern (two videos - one without translation and one without).
The printable worksheets reinforce everything presented on the website. The sheets have printed dialogues, so one is able to really 'see' how things are presented in writing.
Everything is broken down clearly (both on the website and printable resources) into 4 sections - vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing and arabic themes.
Whilst we worked through lesson 1, it was obvious that the printed resources work well with the website. The videos provided are not only the animations with dialogues, but also videos about the grammar and videos working through the worksheets. One can miss these if confident with the work, but for those who are unsure how to carry out the tasks or unsure about the grammar rules, the short videos in the grammar section definitely fill those gaps.
To give a few examples about the grammar videos, concepts such as 'damma changing' , video explaining how to pronounce the letter ص with clear explanation are covered as well as working together through a colouring worksheet (explaining ending of nouns) and much more.
Reading and writing section for lesson 1 was amazing with how much was explained. From skipped letters, to letters that aren't heard when reading/speaking to vowels and vowels that are dropped at the end of sentences.
What we think?
I was truly amazed with how much there was for one lesson. however, it wasn't only the exceptional amount of content that was a pleasant surprise but the fact that it was so well presented little person enjoyed every moment without wanting to stop (which is a huge positive for us).
I do want to mention, the beginning of the session, where tips and hints are shared, was fantastic. Ideas about watching the videos 3 times each, stopping videos to talk to child to ensure understanding, sticking vocabulary around the house and so many more ideas are shared, ensuring our learning journey is fun too!
We thoroughly enjoyed the introduction to the FushaHouse family video. It helped little person to listen to other little people about their learning journey, and it definitely encouraged him to keep going.
Overall, in all honesty I did not expect to have picked up so much so quickly. The style and content makes for easy learning, with a nice flow and most importantly the child friendly approach is by far the best 'selling point' for FushaHouse. As FushaHouse states, this is a learning tool 'designed by mums for mums', and that is exactly what it is.
For more information, click here.
Arabic has been a language that I've always wanted to learn, and it's also a language I've been passionate about. As little person has taken to writing and reading in English, Arabic was the second language I wanted him to learn.
When learning a language, it is important to find resources that are easy to use, especially for younger learners. Over time I have tried so many books, apps and websites, but if the resource isn't exciting or encapsulating, young leaners loose interest very quickly. There is nothing worse than spending so much money and zero use.
Nevertheless, I believe we have found a resource that ticks all the boxes.
FushaHouse
FushaHouse combines both learning using the website and printable activities.
It was wonderful to see so many tips for learning Arabic offered before the actual lesson. A lot of resources offer the information required, for instance the vocabulary, but without tips and hints on how to make it easier to learn, and so usually we've given up long before getting into the sessions. With FushaHouse the introduction into the lesson covers ways to make learning easy.
FushaHouse combines short video clips alongside printable worksheets. The basic layout follows watching the short clips, with brilliant animation and very child friendly, and then carrying out the work provided on the worksheets. The great thing about the videos, which I honestly haven't seen before, is that the first video will present a dialogue in Arabic (male), the second video will provide translation. That already ensures that you alongside your child have worked through the first clip to try and understand what is happening without translation. However, what I really liked, was the fact that the video to follow (so same dialogue) is the female version (as words alter when feminine). Usually when learning Arabic you are told how the words will change but with few examples. It can be difficult to apply the theory quickly, but with FushaHouse having the two videos follow with dialogue to show how words alter between the two makes it much easier to follow the pattern (two videos - one without translation and one without).
The printable worksheets reinforce everything presented on the website. The sheets have printed dialogues, so one is able to really 'see' how things are presented in writing.
Everything is broken down clearly (both on the website and printable resources) into 4 sections - vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing and arabic themes.
Whilst we worked through lesson 1, it was obvious that the printed resources work well with the website. The videos provided are not only the animations with dialogues, but also videos about the grammar and videos working through the worksheets. One can miss these if confident with the work, but for those who are unsure how to carry out the tasks or unsure about the grammar rules, the short videos in the grammar section definitely fill those gaps.
To give a few examples about the grammar videos, concepts such as 'damma changing' , video explaining how to pronounce the letter ص with clear explanation are covered as well as working together through a colouring worksheet (explaining ending of nouns) and much more.
Reading and writing section for lesson 1 was amazing with how much was explained. From skipped letters, to letters that aren't heard when reading/speaking to vowels and vowels that are dropped at the end of sentences.
What we think?
I was truly amazed with how much there was for one lesson. however, it wasn't only the exceptional amount of content that was a pleasant surprise but the fact that it was so well presented little person enjoyed every moment without wanting to stop (which is a huge positive for us).
I do want to mention, the beginning of the session, where tips and hints are shared, was fantastic. Ideas about watching the videos 3 times each, stopping videos to talk to child to ensure understanding, sticking vocabulary around the house and so many more ideas are shared, ensuring our learning journey is fun too!
We thoroughly enjoyed the introduction to the FushaHouse family video. It helped little person to listen to other little people about their learning journey, and it definitely encouraged him to keep going.
Overall, in all honesty I did not expect to have picked up so much so quickly. The style and content makes for easy learning, with a nice flow and most importantly the child friendly approach is by far the best 'selling point' for FushaHouse. As FushaHouse states, this is a learning tool 'designed by mums for mums', and that is exactly what it is.
For more information, click here.
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