So far in All Things Arabic, we’ve heard from teachers, students, administrators, and researchers about Arabic language education. But what do parents of Arabic learners have to say about the language?
In the latest episode, hear from Kelly, the parent of an Arabic learner at a secondary school in Chicago. Kelly shares her perspective on Arabic and the opportunities it has offered her daughter, Kendall.
References:
- Arabic Honor Society: https://www.qfi.org/students/arabic-honor-society/
- 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar was the first edition of the tournament to be hosted in the Arab World
Glossary:
- CIEE study abroad program: The Council on International Educational Exchange, a non-profit organization promoting international education and exchange: https://www.ciee.org
- NSLI-Y youth program: NSLI-Y provides intensive language immersion programs in locations around the world: https://www.nsliforyouth.org
- CPS: Chicago Public School
- Arabic TA: Arabic Teaching Assistant
Contact information
We welcome comments or suggestions. Contact us at communications@qfi.org.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Qatar Foundation International (QFI).
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