Nancy Yahia

I usually follow an interactive approach when teaching Arabic. Learners are engaged with exercises and activities that help them retain the knowledge they acquire during the class. I use powerpoint presentations with attractive photos and colors that help the learners remember the content.

Reviews are essential; so each lesson we revisit previous lessons. Also, learners learn on their own outside our classes; I ask them to do assignments (depending on their availability and as their time permits) so as to keep them learning during the time when we are not meeting. And when we meet I give them feedback on their work and we discuss the problems they faced.

Assessment is very important. Each time we meet the learners take a short quiz to help him/her test their progress and discover their strong and weak point. Of course, these quizzes are not the only criteria I depend on to assess the learners' progress, but I also depend on how they interact with me and with the activities during our meetings.

In my classes, I try to develop all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. But when a learner asks for more focus on one or some skills, I give it/them more attention. It all depends on the learners' needs and objectives.

I teach both classical and colloquial Egyptian Arabic which is my native tongue. And I use the text books that are suitable to each learner; his level, objectives, skills, and preference.

Finally, I try to make the learning experience as fun and enjoyable as I can.