Ask and answer questions about age using كَم عُمرُكَ؟ and عُمري.. سَنة
F2Lesson 3 of 12◇ Core language
How Old Are You? — Age and Numbers in Context
كَم عُمرُك؟ — السِّن والأعداد في السِّياق
Greetings & Personal Information · Everyday communication
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Learning Objectives
Focus on these outcomes rather than trying to memorise everything at once.
Use numbers 1–20 in meaningful spoken and written contexts
Understand the grammatical rule for numbers 1–10 with plural nouns (عُمري عشر سنوات)
Revision plan
- 8 minWarm-upNumber warm-up
- 12 minStep 1كم عمرك؟ — asking and answering age
- 18 minStep 2Age survey activity
- 10 minStep 3Numbers 1–20 in writing
- 10 minPlenaryClass profile board
Exam connection: Paper 3 Speaking: role play (transactional — meet and greet) and two topic conversations (one covering personal information). Paper 4 Writing Q1: form-filling. Paper 2 Reading: personal profiles. Paper 1 Listening: introductions.
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Vocabulary
Tap each card to reveal the meaning, category and example.
Three-step recall
- Say the Arabic aloud.
- Cover the meaning and recall it.
- Use six items in your own spoken or written sentences.
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Quizzes
Use the two short checks. Errors show you what to revise next.
Quiz 1 — Meaning check
0 / 61. What does عُمْر mean?
2. What does سَنَوات mean?
3. What does هُوَ mean?
4. What does الأَعْداد mean?
5. What does عُمْرِي mean?
6. What does سَنَة mean?
Quiz 2 — Match Arabic and English
العربية
English
Matched: 0 / 6
Stretch challenge
Choose three matched items and combine them into one accurate sentence or short exchange.
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Grammar
Read the rule, notice the pattern and then produce your own examples.
Core rule / strategy
Numbers 1–10 take a plural noun in Arabic (عُمري عشر سنوات — my age is ten years). Numbers 11 and above take a singular noun (عُمري أحد عشر سنة). This reversal is a key grammar point — introduce it clearly but remember that it becomes natural with practice.
Notice the pattern
- عُمْر
- عُمْرِي
- كَمْ عُمْرُكَ؟
- كَمْ عُمْرُكِ؟
Accuracy checklist
- Check the subject and verb or noun/adjective agreement.
- Check gender, number and tense or time frame.
- Use the lesson structure in a complete, meaningful sentence.
- Read the sentence aloud and correct anything that sounds incomplete.
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Check a model pattern after you try
Compare your sentences with these lesson patterns. Check the same agreement, tense or word order.
- عُمري عشر سنوات
- عُمري أحد عشر سنة
Now correct one of your own sentences if needed.
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Skills Practice
Practise listening, reading, speaking and writing with the same lesson language.
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Listening
Listen for sequence. Listen twice: first for the overall meaning, then for evidence.
🎧 Recorded audio coming soon — use the device voice for listening practice now. Keep the transcript hidden for your first two listens.
عُمْر. عُمْرِي. كَمْ عُمْرُكَ؟ كَمْ عُمْرُكِ؟ سَنَة.
- What is the main topic or situation?
- What comes first, next and last?
- Write one time or sequence clue you hear.
Check your listening
A successful answer identifies the main topic, at least three accurate words and one relevant detail. Replay once, then reveal the transcript only if you still need support.
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Reading
Underline known words before answering.
كم عمرك يا. ما اسمك؟ كم عمرك؟ من أين أنت؟ عمره/عمرها.
- What is the main idea or situation?
- Choose one phrase and explain what it means in this context.
- Find one example that shows the lesson language or grammar in use.
- What extra detail could you add to make the text more complete?
Reading support
Start with names, numbers, repeated words, connectors and familiar verb patterns. You do not need to translate every word.
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Speaking
Build your answer, then ask a follow-up question.
- Introduce yourself or describe another person using the lesson focus. Include at least three lesson words and one accurate detail.
- Use at least three useful items from this lesson and one complete sentence with the target grammar.
- Add one reason, detail or example instead of giving only a short answer.
Useful frame:في رَأيي.. لِأَنَّ.. أَيضاً.. وَمِن جِهَةٍ أُخرى..
Working alone? Record yourself for 30–60 seconds, listen back once, and improve one pronunciation, grammar or fluency point.
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Writing
Plan, write, check and improve.
Task: Write a short personal message or profile using the lesson focus and vocabulary. Target: 40–60 words.
Need help? Build your answer in small steps
- Opening: one clear sentence that answers the task.
- Detail: add two relevant pieces of information.
- Extend: add a reason, opinion, time phrase or example.
- Check: compare agreement, spelling and tense with the lesson rule.
Patterns from this lesson you can adapt:
- كم عمرك يا
- ما اسمك؟ كم عمرك؟ من أين أنت؟
Try first without opening this support. Adapt the patterns; do not copy them as a complete answer.
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Activities
Complete the activities in order, or choose the one that addresses your weakest area.
Independent revision: if an activity mentions a partner, cards, a picture or classroom equipment, use paper/notes on your device and complete both sides yourself. For speaking, record your answer and listen back once.
Warm-up8 min
Number warm-up
Throw a soft ball/toy around the class. your partner throws and says a number in Arabic (1–20) — the catcher must write the Arabic-Indic numeral on their paper or a notes app and hold it up. 10 rounds. Then reverse: your partner shows Arabic-Indic numeral on card, say the Arabic word. Energy-building start that revisits F1 numbers in a new context.
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كم عمرك؟ — asking and answering age
Use the model كم عمرك يا [name]؟ and answer عمري [number] سنة/سنوات. Write the pattern down, then practise eight different ages. Listen carefully to the number and write it in Arabic-Indic numerals. Working with a partner? Take turns asking and answering.
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Age survey activity
Use a survey grid with 8 rows (Name / Age / From). You move around the room asking 8 classmates: "ما اسمك؟ كم عمرك؟ من أين أنت؟" and recording answers in Arabic. This consolidates lessons 1–3 vocabulary in an integrated speaking and writing activity. After 8 minutes, you return to seats and write 4 sentences about classmates they spoke to: "[Name] عمره/عمرها [age] سنة. هو/هي من [place]." Introduce هو (he) and هي (she) briefly here — You will use them naturally.
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Numbers 1–20 in writing
Write out the numbers 1–20 in word form in Arabic from the board (your partner writes them progressively). Focus on numbers 11–19 — the pattern (unit + عشر). You then write 3 sentences: عمري.. / عمر أخي.. / عمر أختي.. using real or invented ages. If you already speak some Arabic at home: write عمر أمي وأبي (mother's and father's ages) for an additional challenge.
Plenary10 min
Class profile board
Collect survey data from 5–6 classmates. Build a group profile on paper: "أحمد عمره ١٢ سنة، هو من لندن." you copy the sentences. Then: who is the oldest? youngest? who is from the most countries? This creates a real sense of the class community using Arabic. You add age vocabulary to your vocab section.
Useful to have
Things you can make or find to help you revise this lesson:
- Number flashcards 1–20
- Age question dialogue cards
- Numbered ball or soft toy (for speaking games)
- Arabic calendar showing current year in Arabic-Indic numerals
Stretch challenge
If you already speak some Arabic at home: write a paragraph about their family — ages of parents, siblings, grandparents — using عمره/عمرها, هو/هي, and the number-noun agreement rule correctly throughout.
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Plenary
Finish with a quick check and one clear next step.
Key takeaways
- Ask and answer questions about age using كَم عُمرُكَ؟ and عُمري.. سَنة
- Use numbers 1–20 in meaningful spoken and written contexts
- Understand the grammatical rule for numbers 1–10 with plural nouns (عُمري عشر سنوات)
- Grammar focus: Numbers 1–10 take a plural noun in Arabic (عُمري عشر سنوات — my age is ten years). Numbers 11 and above take a singular noun (عُمري أحد عشر سنة). This reversal is a key grammar point — introduce it clearly but remember that it becomes natural with practice.
Final check
Survey activity (partner observation of speaking accuracy). Written sentences. paper or a notes app number responses.
Optional follow-up
Write numbers 1–20 in word form three times from memory. Then write 5 sentences about family members' ages using the correct سنة/سنوات rule.
Confidence check
How secure do you feel after this lesson?
Remember: quick revision works best when you revisit weak vocabulary and correct errors, not when you try to complete everything in one sitting.