Language/Sanaani-arabic/Vocabulary/Education
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In this lesson, we will learn common vocabulary related to education in Sanaani Arabic. Education is highly valued in Yemeni culture, and it is believed that education is the key to success in life. You will also learn about the educational system in Yemen and its interesting facts. Don't forget to practice with a native speaker to improve your Sanaani Arabic skills. You can find native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions!
Educational System in Yemen[edit | edit source]
Yemeni educational system consists of 6 years of elementary school, 3 years of middle school, and 3 years of high school. Elementary school is mandatory while high school is optional. The first year of elementary school is considered the foundation year, where students learn basic skills, including the Arabic alphabet, numeracy, and Islamic studies. In middle and high school, students prepare for the Thanawiya exam or the General Secondary Education Certificate. This exam determines whether students can go to university or not. Yemen also has several universities, including Aden University, Sana'a University, and Taiz University.
Sanaani Arabic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Educational Institutions[edit | edit source]
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| المدرسة | al-madrasa | School |
| الجامعة | al-jāmiʿa | University |
| المعهد | al-maʿhad | Institute |
| الكلية | al-kulliya | College |
| الابتدائية | al-ibtidāʾiya | Elementary school |
| المتوسطة | al-mutawassiṭa | Middle school |
| الثانوية | al-thānawīya | High school |
School Subjects[edit | edit source]
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الرياضيات | ar-rīāḍīyāt | Mathematics |
| العلوم | al-ʿulūm | Science |
| التاريخ | at-tārīkh | History |
| الجغرافيا | al-jughraphiya | Geography |
| اللغة العربية | al-lughatul-'arabiya | Arabic |
| الفقه | al-fiqh | Islamic jurisprudence |
| الحديث | al-hadīth | The verbal narrations of the Prophet Muhammad |
| الثقافة الإسلامية | ath-thaqāfa al-islāmiya | Islamic culture |
People at School[edit | edit source]
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| المعلم | al-muʿallim | Teacher (male) |
| المعلمة | al-muʿallima | Teacher (female) |
| التلميذ | at-talimīth | Student (male) |
| التلميذة | at-talimītha | Student (female) |
| الطالب | aṭ-ṭālib | University student (male) |
| الطالبة | aṭ-ṭāliba | University student (female) |
Educational Qualifications[edit | edit source]
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| البكالوريوس | al-bakālūryūs | Bachelor's degree |
| الماجستير | al-mājistīr | Master's degree |
| الدكتوراة | ad-daktūrāt | Doctorate degree |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ماهو موضوع درس الرياضيات؟ (Mā huwa mawdūʿ dars al-rīāḍīyāt?) - What is the topic of the math lesson?
- Person 2: درس اليوم عن المعادلات الرياضية. (Dars al-yawm aʿn al-muʿadadāt ar-rīāḍīya) - Today's lesson is about algebraic equations
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
- According to UNESCO, Yemen's literacy rate is 70.1%, which is lower than the world average of 86.3%. However, Yemen has improved its literacy rate from 23% in the 1990s to 70.1% in 2021. - The first university in Yemen was established in 1970, and it is located in Sana'a. - Education in Yemen is free from grades 1 to 3. However, students have to pay for textbooks and other school materials. - Yemen has a high number of out-of-school children due to poverty, displacement, and conflict. In 2021, it was estimated that 2 million Yemeni children were out of school.
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