Use third-person pronouns هو، هي correctly in identity sentences
F2Lesson 7 of 12◇ Core language
Introducing Others — He, She and They
تَعريف الآخَرين — هو وهي وهُم
Greetings & Personal Information · Everyday communication
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Learning Objectives
Focus on these outcomes rather than trying to memorise everything at once.
Introduce a another person or family member using اسمه/اسمها، عمره/عمرها، هو/هي من..
Distinguish between first-person (أنا) and third-person (هو/هي) structures
Revision plan
- 8 minWarm-upPronoun sorting
- 15 minStep 1Possessive suffixes — my, his, her
- 18 minStep 2Partner profile — introducing your another person
- 8 minStep 3He speaks / She speaks — verb prefix preview
- 9 minPlenaryClass "Who's Who" 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 هُمْ mean?
2. What does عُمْرُهُ mean?
3. What does هِيَ mean?
4. What does أُخْتي mean?
5. What does اِسْمُهُ mean?
6. What does هِيَ تَتَكَلَّم 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
Third-person pronouns هو/هي. Possessive suffixes on nouns: اسمُهُ (his name), اسمُها (her name) — the suffix ه (his) and ها (her). Verb conjugation preview: هو يتكلَّم / هي تتكلَّم — the ي prefix (he) vs ت prefix (she) in the present tense. You use these receptively and in set phrases — full conjugation table comes in D1–D6.
Notice the pattern
- هُوَ
- هِيَ
- هُمْ
- اِسْمُهُ
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.
- هو/هي
- اسمُهُ (
- اسمُها (
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 key details. 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.
هُوَ. هِيَ. هُمْ. اِسْمُهُ. اِسْمُها.
- What is the main topic or situation?
- Write two key details you hear.
- Which word or phrase helped you decide?
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.
عمري / عمره / عمرها. بلدي / بلده / بلدها. ما اسمه؟ كم عمره؟ من أين هو؟ اسمه/اسمها.
- 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:
- عمري / عمره / عمرها
- بلدي / بلده / بلدها
- ما اسمه؟ كم عمره؟ من أين هو؟
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
Pronoun sorting
Study 8 sentences on paper — some using أنا, some using هو, some using هي. You sort them into three columns on a paper or a notes app or paper. Then ask: "What is the difference between اسمي and اسمه and اسمها?" Discuss in pairs for 60 seconds. Establish: the ending on اسم changes depending on who we are talking about (my/his/her). This is the core grammar of the lesson.
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Possessive suffixes — my, his, her
On the board: اسم → اسمي (my name) / اسمه (his name) / اسمها (her name). Drill with other nouns: عمر → عمري / عمره / عمرها. بلد → بلدي / بلده / بلدها. Write the three forms for 5 nouns in their books. Then: picture card activity — your partner holds up a picture card (fictional person) and asks: "ما اسمه؟ كم عمره؟ من أين هو؟" you answer using هو + اسمه etc. Repeat with female character → هي + اسمها.
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Partner profile — introducing your another person
Interview your partner (using questions from lessons 1–6) and complete a written profile: "اسمه/اسمها.. عمره/عمرها.. هو/هي من.. يتكلَّم/تتكلَّم.." After 8 minutes of interviewing and writing, you stand and introduce your partner in Arabic (6–8 sentences). Your listener writes one fact they heard about each person introduced. This is a genuine communicative task — it will directly transfer to IGCSE Paper 3 topic conversations about friends and family.
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He speaks / She speaks — verb prefix preview
Write this down: أَتَكَلَّم (I speak) / يَتَكَلَّم (he speaks) / تَتَكَلَّم (she speaks). Point out the prefixes: أ = I, يـ = he, تـ = she. You do not need to know the full table — just these three. Practise: "ما اللغة التي يتكلَّمها؟" "يتكلَّم العربية." Use 5 sentences to complete (choose يتكلَّم or تتكلَّم based on the subject).
Plenary9 min
Class "Who's Who" board
Write 3 sentences about your partner on a post-it note (in Arabic). These are added to your revision notes: "اسمها فاطمة. عمرها ١٢ سنة. هي من لندن." Read 5–6 of them aloud. You can walk around and read them during the next few days. This creates a real sense of community and purpose — real language about real people.
Useful to have
Things you can make or find to help you revise this lesson:
- Picture cards of fictional people (diverse names and backgrounds)
- Third-person sentence frame cards
- Partner profile worksheet
Stretch challenge
If you already speak some Arabic at home: write a full paragraph (7–8 sentences) introducing a family member using all possessive suffixes (اسمه، عمره، بلده، لغته، صديقه) — both male and female. Ensure correct verb prefix (يتكلَّم/تتكلَّم) throughout.
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Plenary
Finish with a quick check and one clear next step.
Key takeaways
- Use third-person pronouns هو، هي correctly in identity sentences
- Introduce a another person or family member using اسمه/اسمها، عمره/عمرها، هو/هي من..
- Distinguish between first-person (أنا) and third-person (هو/هي) structures
- Grammar focus: Third-person pronouns هو/هي. Possessive suffixes on nouns: اسمُهُ (his name), اسمُها (her name) — the suffix ه (his) and ها (her). Verb conjugation preview: هو يتكلَّم / هي تتكلَّم — the ي prefix (he) vs ت prefix (she) in the present tense. You use these receptively and in set phrases — full conjugation table comes in D1–D6.
Final check
Partner profile writing. Introduction speaking (partner observation of هو/هي accuracy). Verb prefix completion exercise.
Optional follow-up
Write a paragraph introducing 2 family members (one male, one female) using اسمه/اسمها, عمره/عمرها, هو/هي من, يتكلَّم/تتكلَّم. At least 5 sentences per person.
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.