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This publication focuses on The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ standards for reaching language competency. The World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages set out the five goal areas for students of foreign languages, which are communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities. The standards clarify what learners must do to show progress and demonstrate […]
School Level: College/University, Elementary, Middle/High School,Intended Use: Teaching the Arabic Language,
Language of Presentation: English,
Lebanese director Nadine Labaki’s popular film, Caramel is a charming comedy focusing on the lives of a group of women in Beirut. The action is centered around a beauty salon where the women work. Each woman faces her own challenges with men, family expectations, the difficulty of growing old, but take solace in their friendship. The film […]
School Level: College/University, Middle/High School,Intended Use: Teaching Arab Culture and Arab Studies, Teaching the Arabic Language,
Language of Presentation: Arabic, English,
Modern Arabic Short Stories is a book designed to broaden the exposure of intermediate-level Arabic language students to contemporary Arabic literature. The stories appear in both Arabic and English, and are accompanied by a background on the authors and contextual/historical information. The book includes the work of Naguib Mahfouz, Edwar Al-Kharrat, Hanan Al-Shaykh, Layla Al-Uthman, and Mohamed Choukri. >
School Level: College/University, Middle/High School,Intended Use: Teaching the Arabic Language,
Language of Presentation: Arabic, English,
Sugar Comes from Arabic: is a beginner’s guide to teach students the Arabic alphabet and basic Arabic vocabulary. Arabic letters are put in the order of the English alphabet. The letters are accompanied by writing lessons and cultural and historical facts, as well as pictures. The large print and bright colors are suitable for children. >
School Level: College/University, Middle/High School,Intended Use: Teaching the Arabic Language,
Language of Presentation: Arabic, English,
This colorful guide introduces the many inventions and common concepts that originated in the Arab world. The introductory maps and timeline familiarize students with the borders of the Arab world, then and now, and the major periods from the caliphates to the Ottoman empire. From there, the book is divided into sections that highlight the contributions of the Arab […]
School Level: Middle/High School,Intended Use: Teaching Arab Culture and Arab Studies,
Language of Presentation: English,
The Art of Arabic Calligraphy is a set of books to teach Arabic calligraphy for beginners. The six books are divided by the six Arabic scripts: Naskh, Farisi, Thulth, Kufi, Riq’a, and Diwani. The books teach students how to write the letters and provides practice. >
School Level: Elementary,Intended Use: Teaching the Arabic Language,
Language of Presentation: Arabic,
The Fables of Bah Ya Bah – Collector’s Set features two DVDs with animated, musical fables in English and Arabic. The story-line focuses on manners and character-building. The first DVD contains six stories and the second, four. This set also includes a CD-Rom game for kids to engage with the fables themselves. It is suitable for children […]
School Level: Elementary,Intended Use: Teaching the Arabic Language,
Language of Presentation: Arabic, English,
Haifa Al-Mansour’s film, which is the first feature film directed by a Saudi woman and the first shot completely in Saudi Arabia, tells the story of a rebellious ten year old girl named Wadjda. Refusing to accept the idea that girls can’t ride bikes, she attempts to win enough money to buy one by entering […]
School Level: College/University, Middle/High School,Intended Use: Teaching Arab Culture and Arab Studies, Teaching the Arabic Language,
Language of Presentation: Arabic, English, French,