QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic
Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of Arabic language education, sharing resources, interviews with experts, success stories, and discussions of hot topics in the field. Get ready to be inspired, equipped, and connected in your journey as an Arabic language enthusiast. Hosted by Caroline Sibley, teaching assistant professor of Arabic at UNC Chapel Hill, and produced by QFI, an organization committed to advancing the value of teaching and learning Arabic as a global language.
QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic
Arabic Language Assessments Part III: A Path to Standardization in Germany
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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.
