Strategies Used to Teach Arabic as a Foreign Language


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The popularity of Arabic language classes has increased in the recent years. Most research has focused on Arabic language teaching to post-secondary education; however, limited research investigated the strategies used to teach Arabic as a foreign language to school students. This thesis investigates the strategies used by Arabic language teachers to teach Arabic language at Al-Bayan School in Sylvania, Ohio. This study shows that teachers use technology based strategies; group based strategies; bilingual strategies; experience based; movement based strategies; motivation-based; discussion based strategies, in their teaching. This study aims at bridging the gap in teaching Arabic as a foreign language research through providing a much needed overview of approaches used by teachers of Arabic as a foreign language at the K-12 level.




Teaching and Learning Arabic as a Foreign Language


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The first of its kind aimed specifically at teachers of Arabic and instructors-in-training, this book is a practical and helpful resource for information about curricula, methods, goals, testing, and research. It should also be of interest to teachers of other less-commonly taught languages (LCTLs), who struggle with similar issues.




Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language


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The study concentrates on the origins, developments and current directions of the discipline called Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) within the Arab world and partially outside of it during the last sixty years, namely between 1958 and 2018. The most influential scholars, authors, educators and those significant works that contributed to the development of the discipline are taken into account. In addition, special attention is paid to the TAFL institutes, which are considered as epicenters of the activities and that hosted important meetings, allowing scholars to gather around the same table and discuss approaches, trends and methods used in the field of TAFL. All these aspects converge in one comprehensive research, which is enriched by the narration of the main socio-political changes that affected the Middle Eastern region recent history.




Handbook for Arabic Language Teaching Professionals in the 21st Century


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This landmark volume offers an introduction to the field of teaching Arabic as a foreign or second language. Recent growth in student numbers and the demand for new and more diverse Arabic language programs of instruction have created a need that has outpaced the ability of teacher preparation programs to provide sufficient numbers of well-qualified professional teachers at the level of skill required. Arabic language program administrators anticipate that the increases in enrollment will continue into the next decades. More resources and more varied materials are seriously needed in Arabic teacher education and training. The goal of this Handbook is to address that need. The most significant feature of this volume is its pioneer role in approaching the field of Arabic language teaching from many different perspectives. It offers readers the opportunity to consider the role, status, and content of Arabic language teaching in the world today. The Handbook is intended as a resource to be used in building Arabic language and teacher education programs and in guiding future academic research. Thirty-four chapters authored by leaders in the field are organized around nine themes: *Background of Arabic Language Teaching; *Contexts of Arabic Language Teaching; *Communicative Competence in Arabic; *The Learners; *Assessment; *Technology Applications; *Curriculum Development, Design, and Models; *Arabic Language Program Administration and Management; and *Planning for the Future of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching. The Handbook for Arabic Language Teaching Professionals in the 21st Century will benefit and be welcomed by Arabic language teacher educators and trainers, administrators, graduate students, and scholars around the world. It is intended to create dialogue among scholars and professionals in the field and in related fields--dialogue that will contribute to creating new models for curriculum and course design, materials and assessment tools, and ultimately, better instructional effectiveness for all Arabic learners everywhere, in both Arabic-speaking and non-Arabic speaking countries.




Seventy practical advice in teaching Arabic


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Dear friend, I know that there are two worthwhile levels in teaching any second language, Arabic or otherwise, to non-native speakers: First level: Your communication ability charged with good expression, emotions, love and appreciation for students without an intermediate language (we are talking about a class in which there are different nationalities) if you can communicate with them in a way that is clear to you and to them, this is only half the success in this field. As for the second level: It is to make them communicate with you, to get them to express what is in their minds and what they want and feel, and to take their hand little by little to have this ability, God willing, the ability to acquire a new language and a new identity, so always try to use an unconventional dialogue style and focused, investigative and critical questions to ignite the lesson and interaction with them, and this is the success itself! The concern that must concern us from another party is how to transform dry written language into vibrant ideas and language? What should you do? And what should you not do?




ألف باء : مدخل إلى حروف العربية وأصواتها


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This answer key is to be used with Alif Baa: Introduction to Letters and Sounds, Third Edition. Please note that this answer key is only useful to students and teachers who are NOT using the companion website, which includes self-correcting exercises.




The Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language


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This volume explores the realities and challenges of teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Distinguished contributors examine the state of the Arabic teaching profession, the institutional challenges in both US and study-abroad programs, the teaching of various skills, the varieties of Arabic and their relevance in the classroom, the uses of technology in the classroom, and testing. Published in 1995, the issues raised here remain mostly relevant today. Distributed for the American Association of Teachers of Arabic.




Handbook for Arabic Language Teaching Professionals in the 21st Century, Volume II


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Drawing on the collective expertise of language scholars and educators in a variety of subdisciplines, the Handbook for Arabic Language Teaching Professionals in the 21st Century, Volume II, provides a comprehensive treatment of teaching and research in Arabic as a second and foreign language worldwide. Keeping a balance among theory, research and practice, the content is organized around 12 themes: Trends and Recent Issues in Teaching and Learning Arabic Social, Political and Educational Contexts of Arabic Language Teaching and Learning Identifying Core Issues in Practice Language Variation, Communicative Competence and Using Frames in Arabic Language Teaching and Learning Arabic Programs: Goals, Design and Curriculum Teaching and Learning Approaches: Content-Based Instruction and Curriculum Arabic Teaching and Learning: Classroom Language Materials and Language Corpora Assessment, Testing and Evaluation Methodology of Teaching Arabic: Skills and Components Teacher Education and Professional Development Technology-Mediated Teaching and Learning Future Directions The field faces new challenges since the publication of Volume I, including increasing and diverse demands, motives and needs for learning Arabic across various contexts of use; a need for accountability and academic research given the growing recognition of the complexity and diverse contexts of teaching Arabic; and an increasing shortage of and need for quality of instruction. Volume II addresses these challenges. It is designed to generate a dialogue—continued from Volume I—among professionals in the field leading to improved practice, and to facilitate interactions, not only among individuals but also among educational institutions within a single country and across different countries.




كلّمني عربي بشويش


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Kallimni ʻArabi bishweesh is part of a planned series of multi-level Egyptian Colloquial Arabic course books for adults, written by Samia Louis and developed at the International Language Institute (ILI), Cairo. The book covers the Novice Lower-Mid levels of language proficiency according to ACTFL (American Council for Teaching Foreign Languages).




Zero Foreign Language


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People think that learning a new foreign language is tough, but instead the secret is not intelligence but interest, determination, and discipline. That said, having a strategic learning program, a good curriculum, and resources to study. Most importantly the style of study skills. The strategic language-study guide! For those who have given up learning a foreign language, due to the intricacy of language courses, here is support for learning a new language. With this guide, those who have been discouraged by the complexity of language courses can now learn a new language with confidence! Mohd Mursalin is thirty years old and speaks 4 languages fluently. Despite his busy schedule, he took night classes. That didn't work for him either. Instead, he started learning by himself. In order for him to learn the language, he needed language resource books. He ventured into bookshops and bought some books that would help him improve his vocabulary. Using simple techniques and free online resources. Not to mention speaking with the locals. He spent hours reading these books, and looking up words he didn't understand, thereby gradually expanding his knowledge and deepening his understanding of the language. There had never been any translation of phrases in the university, the student has to challenge himself by searching for meanings in the dictionary. And a dictionary is a great tool. The keyword is you need reference books and education resources to improve your vocabulary, memory improvement, and study skills. In Zero Foreign Language Mohd Mursalin reveals his secrets and techniques for language learning. His innovative strategies and easy-to-follow instructions are sure to help others experience his success in learning a language quickly and effectively. The author cites examples of learning Arabic language, and techniques of mastering other foreign languages. The principles are similar, but it is important to know that language has unique grammar rules which you need to adhere. The greatest challenge to learning a foreign language is that acquiring another foreign language is not easy, especially when the people in your country do not converse in that language. The media, the people you meet do not speak and use that language. But learning a foreign language is like being an unsung hero. Learning to speak another language is tremendous. You open a newspaper or book in a foreign language. Suddenly, in front of your eyes the language translated in your Brain, and you know the meaning of a phrase without any translation. It is exciting to study a new foreign language in your spare time, and at your own pace. You will learn: 1-Motivation and inspiration 2-Strategic plan for study purpose 3-setting goals to accomplish your foreign language course 4-Tips to start learning Arabic and fundamental study skills 4-Memory skills to memorize new words. and more...