This episode explores the reality of teaching Arabic in Germany through the lens of assessments, including process, problems, and successes. Dr. Peter Konerding, an Arabic teacher and the coordinator of the Center for the Arabic Language, discusses what the situation is and how CEFR standards can be applied to Arabic in Germany.
References:
- German Arabic Teacher Association: https://vdal-d.de/
- Salzmannschule Schnepfenthal: https://www.salzmannschule.de/
Glossary of terms:
- CEFR: The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), an international standard for describing abilities of foreign language learners.
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