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teaching Arabic
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Teaching Arabic (تعليم اللغة العربية): The process of instructing learners in the Arabic language, encompassing various aspects such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context. This can be done for native speakers to enhance their language skills or for non-native speakers through programs like TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language).
“Seeking to discover the world through literature” | Betül Aslan | 9273 Roots #30
As a teacher and academic, Betül Aslan helps bridge the worlds of Arabic and Turkish literature. With four friends, she founded Mirkat.org to share their passion through translations, and here she discusses her favorite novels, the beauty of the word 'soul', and teaching Arabic to children.
Why Is Learning Arabic So Hard for Adults? (And What to Do About It)
Adult Arabic learners often struggle with being a beginner. This article explores how the aging brain processes new information, drawing lessons from fields like chess to provide practical study approaches for mastering Arabic.
Is Arabic a “Foreign Language” in America? Why ACTFL Should Rebrand to ‘World Languages’
This guest article argues the term "foreign language" is problematic in the U.S. due to its historical inaccuracy and marginalizing impact on bilingual individuals, including Arab-Americans. It advocates for ACTFL to adopt "World Languages" to reflect diverse linguistic realities.
Teaching Arabic in Germany vs. the US: An Expert’s Take on Methods and Curricula
This guest article features Paula Rötscher, an Arabic teacher in Germany. She compares Arabic teaching methods in Germany and the U.S., discusses popular textbooks like Al-Kitaab, and addresses the challenges and future of Arabic as a foreign language in German schools.
Beyond Duolingo: 2 Free Sites for Intermediate & Advanced Arabic Lessons
Discover two excellent resources for free Arabic lessons: Playaling, offering interactive dialect videos, and DLI GLOSS, with hundreds of MSA and dialect audio/video lessons.
“Even dust accumulated becomes a mountain” | Reginald Hefner | 9273 Roots #13
He's a polyglot who worked as a Chinese and Japanese interpreter for the US government and attended Middlebury's Arabic school nine times. Reginald "Reggie" Hefner discusses his lifelong addiction to languages and his fascination with Arabic's rarest verb forms.
Best Arabic Grammar Books: From Beginner to Advanced
A curated list of indispensable Arabic grammar books, drawing from years of intensive study. This selection covers Nahw, Sarf, and various dialects, providing vital resources for Arabic learners.
“The Arabic language is a homeland” | Hanada Taha Thomure | 9273 Roots #4
Prof. Hanada Taha Thomure, an academic dedicated to Arabic language education, shares her journey developing standards for Arabic texts and reforming curricula in Arab countries.
How to Decode Arabic Grammatical Analysis: The 2-Step Formula of I’rab – إعراب
Reading Arabic grammar books can be challenging due to their unique analytical language. This article simplifies the process by revealing two main formulas used in grammatical analyses (إعراب). It explains how to interpret the function, case, and expression of words, making complex Arabic grammatical explanations accessible.
The 10 Types of ما (ma) in Arabic: A Complete Guide
The Arabic word ما (ma) is a powerful, versatile device. This article breaks down its ten different types, distinguishing whether it acts as an ism (noun) or harf (particle). Learn its uses in negation, questions, relative and conditional clauses, emphasizing meaning, forming Masdar, neutralizing grammatical effects, and expressing surprise.
