As an update to my lifetime project/mission "Introducing Arabic in a fun, easy and effective way", here is a summery update to my strategy that's been developed throughout three
decades of teaching Arabic to non-natives both online and offline. It is generally based on a few principles:
1. Offering the most common version of the language so one would
enjoy the contemporary culture all over the Arab world. A narrow
isolated approach especially prematurely on only local spoken or only
written Arabic is not recommended unless it is a special study or
research for non-commutative purposes.
2. Establishing a strong and deep connection between language and
culture so one would become familiar with the people including
their values, way of thinking, and communicate smoothly.
3. Learning all possible language skills such as reading,
writing, speaking and comprehension so one is ready for any
further development and experience whether it is an academic,
business or personal.
4. Unlike the situation of most of modern world languages, all types of Arabic old/modern and written/spoken Arabic
are deeply interrelated and used due to the traditional powers and
sacredness of Arabic, but finding and focusing on the fundamental
core (Shared Arabic) resulted from my extensive research is a good
start no matter what direction the study may take later.
5. Online study has proved to be almost as effective as the
offline counterpart, and the few technical issues are marginal
comparing to the huge advantages such as saving hassles of
traveling to the region especially during the struggle to improve
the basic skills amidst the confusion and lake of approach with
harmony to the unstable situation of the region in which language
and culture are not neutralized in the unfortunate conflicts. Coming to the Arab world with minimum language skills plus a good understanding of the linguistic and cultural diversity is invaluably essential to both safety and personal enjoyment.
6. My teaching curriculum is gradually becoming a collection of books that is/will be available to the public soon probably on Amazon or elsewhere, and few samples of my works are circulated freely online.
7. Arabic is one of the highest language in global demand, but sadly is also one of the highest in students' dropouts due to archaic approaches that do not put in consideration the unique situation of the language and the complicated situation of the region; we must find large scale solutions. About nine years of war here is Syria has caused tragic consequences to my people and me, but I managed to teach, write online and finish some of my books.
Let's talk about your plan and ambition, obstacles and any previous experience.
Greetings
Hussein