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Courses and Teachers : Arab

An interview with:

Youssef Reda

Arab teacher

Q:
What do you like the most about teaching Arabic?
A:

I love teaching Arabic because it is a delightful language, similar to art; Arabic literature and poetry have a special charm that sparks the listener’s imagination. I enjoy teaching grammar because it’s fun and makes the mind work with sentence structures and styles, reinforcing language learning. I also love teaching Arabic with friends from around the world, as I enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures.


 
Q:
When did you start teaching Arabic?
A:

I started teaching Arabic 19 months ago


 
Q:
In your experience, what are the most common reasons for wanting to learn Arabic?
A:

The most common reasons for learning a language are to learn Arabic to study and understand the Holy Quran, for people who are curious and passionate about learning languages, for people who will be traveling to Arab countries soon, or to pass a university exam.


 
Q:
How difficult is it to learn Arabic, compared to other languages?
A:

To be honest, Arabic is not a very easy language, but it is a flexible and powerful language. However, Arabic becomes easier and more enjoyable with study and consistent learning.


 
Q:
What aspects of Arabic culture are your students usually interested in?
A:

They are interested in the cultural aspect of the Arabic language, as the Middle East is full of customs, traditions, and historical events that have produced an interesting and attractive culture to learn about, and in the civilizational aspect of the Pharaonic civilization.


 
Q:
How is Arabic from Egypt different from that of other countries?
A:

The Egyptian dialect differs in that it is the easiest and most comfortable for people to pronounce, and in its flexibility, as it is the most widespread and quickest to understand.


 
Q:
What's the hardest part of teaching Arabic?
A:

The hardest part is starting to break the student's stereotypical image of the language and starting to use it in real-world situations.


 
Q:
What makes a good Arabic student?
A:

He has become able to communicate with more than half a billion people and understand vast horizons of great cultural and civilizational heritage.


 
Q:
What's the hardest part of learning Arabic?
A:

Initially, the student is still new to the language, but after several lessons, the student becomes familiar with the language and able to use and interact with it.


 
Q:
What is your advice for students who are struggling?
A:

Do not despair, for with perseverance and persistence you will one day discover that you have come to speak a unique language, distinct from all other languages.


 

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