As an Arabic teacher at SOAS University, the International House, and the Islamic Cultural Centre, I'm thrilled to be your enthusiastic language guide! Having taught students from diverse backgrounds, including diplomats, politicians, journalists, and office workers, I've honed my skills to cater to your unique learning needs. With a deep investment in Arabic culture and intercultural communication, along with a top-rated tutoring experience and a passion for teaching, let's embark on a journey together to unlock the wonders of Arabic!
Achievements, responsibilities and duties.
Crafting an exceptional Arabic learning experience tailored to meet school standards and the diverse needs of learners is my speciality. I take pride in monitoring each student's progress closely, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging their autonomy in the learning process.
As an educator, I am committed to contributing to the ongoing development, evaluation, and improvement of Arabic language courses and materials. I firmly believe that learning should extend beyond textbooks, and I guide my students in immersive experiences that encompass research, reports, and a deeper understanding of Arabic culture.
One of my unique strengths lies in presenting an in-depth overview of sociocultural differences in the Arab world. To enrich language learning, I incorporate authentic materials such as films, drama series, and TV interviews, allowing students to master various dialects. This enables officers to confidently and effectively use Arabic in real-world scenarios.
With a passion for teaching and a dedication to creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment, I am here to empower students to embrace the beauty of the Arabic language and culture. Let's embark on this exciting language journey together and make your language-learning experience truly rewarding!
I am a dedicated language teacher, and my main focus is on the communicative approach in my lessons. Throughout my teaching, I follow the well-known PPP format, which stands for Presentation, Production, and Practice. This paradigm allows me to effectively present new language items to my students in a meaningful and engaging way.
During the presentation stage, I create a context or situation that naturally introduces the new language item. This approach not only generates students' interest but also prepares them for what's to come. I utilize various techniques such as pictures, text, mime, visuals, and explanations to ensure the conceptual meaning is clear. I also encourage students' understanding through concept-checking questions (CCQs) to ensure they have learned the new target language.
In the practice stage, my focus is on helping students use the new language accurately. I guide them through the production stage by assigning restricted oral and written exercises. These exercises serve as a stepping stone towards freer practice, and I provide a safe environment for learners to use the language. As they practice, I offer guidance, corrections, and motivation. Various activities such as drills, gap-and-cue exercises, multiple-choice exercises, and transformations are utilized in this stage. I employ correction techniques such as reformation, clarification requests, oral elicitation, echoing, and elicitation through gestures to enhance their learning experience.
The final stage, production, aims to foster fluency and autonomy in learners' language usage. In this stage, exercises become more communicative, and examples are meaningful. Activities such as dialogues, presentations, role plays, and the production of sentences and texts are used to give students more freedom in utilizing the newly learned language. I minimize my assistance during this stage to encourage students to activate their autonomy and express themselves confidently.
Through my well-crafted approach, I ensure that students not only grasp the language but also become proficient and confident communicators. Together, we'll embark on a dynamic language-learning journey that nurtures both accuracy and fluency in Arabic. Let's make your language learning experience enjoyable, effective, and fulfilling!
Languages | Arabic |
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Availability | Weekends, Weekdays (all times) |
References Available | On File |
SOAS University of London | 2019 | PGCE | Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language | |
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Damascus University | 2011 | Bachelors | English Literature and Language |
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Arabic | In-person | Online |
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University | £40 | £32 |
Casual Learner | £40 | £32 |