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QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic

Caroline Sibley and QFI

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.

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67:38

Motivating Arabic Learners: Strategies from Alumni...

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2025/12/10

The third episode of Season Two of QFI’s podcast, All Things Arabic, is titled "Motivating Arabic Learners: Strategies from Alumni and Educators." Hosted by Caroline Sibley, Teaching Assistant Professor of Arabic in North Carolina, this episode features Dana Slayton, an Arabic language educator in Texas, and Najoua Ben Ramak, an English and Arabic language educator in North Carolina. Dana was a student and has now become an educator, making this episode an exciting dialogue between her ...

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51:36

Two-Way Dialogue: Advancing Researcher–Educator...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2025/10/27

The second episode of Season Two of QFI’s podcast, All Things Arabic, is titled "Two-Way Dialogue: Advancing Researcher–Educator Collaboration in Arabic Language Teaching." 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). Follow us on: Twitter | Fa...

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62:10

Building Sustainable Arabic Language Programs:...

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2025/08/01

The first episode of Season Two of QFI’s podcast, All Things Arabic, explores what it takes to build and sustain successful Arabic language programs. Hosted by Caroline Sibley, Teaching Assistant Professor of Arabic in North Carolina, this episode features two expert educators: Jessica Haxhi, Supervisor of World Languages in Connecticut Samir Gibrial, Arabic Educator in Delaware They discuss: Sustaining Arabic language programs Addressing common educational challenges Engaging communities to support

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76:14

Teaching Arabic in a Changing World: Perspectives...

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2024/12/18

Join us for a special episode of QFI’s podcast All Things Arabic podcast in celebration of World Arabic Language Day, premiering December 18, 2024! Titled Teaching Arabic in a Changing World: Perspectives from Educators, this episode is hosted by Caroline Sibley, Teaching Assistant Professor of Arabic at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and features a dynamic conversation with educators Layali Eshqaidef, Founder and President of Kalimah Programs for Arabic Culture and Ar...

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48:44

Building School Belonging for Newcomer Students:...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/12/06

The Study of Adolescent Lives after Migration to America (SALaMA) seeks to assess the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of high school students who have been – or whose parents have been – resettled to the US from the MENA region. QFI partnered with Washington University in St. Louis in and a number of school districts and local refugee resettlement agencies around the US to uncover the true impact of displacement on mental health. In this episode, Ilana Seff, Jeremy Aldrich, and...

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25:50

Lessons from Scotland: Innovative Approaches to...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/10/16

Are there lessons for Arabic language educators and admin in the way Scotland approaches language learning? In this episode of All Things Arabic, Fhiona Mackay, the Director of SCILT, explains how a hybrid teaching environment is helping students across the nation – even those in remote regions – learn Arabic. References: Scotland’s National Centre for Languages Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Glossary of terms: SCILT - Scotland’s National...

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23:46

From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Using Arabic in...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/08/21

Learning Arabic can unlock new opportunities for both professional and personal growth. In this episode, four former students of Arabic meet for the first time and discuss how learning the language shaped their lives and led them to their current career paths. Listen as each guest reflects on how their study of Arabic has led them to where they are, and how it greatly enriched their careers and their personal lives. Visit the Project Perseverance website to learn more about the...

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17:49

Culture in Language Learning: Insights with Ustaaza...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/07/24

Incorporating art, music, and calligraphy into Arabic classrooms enhances students’ linguistic and cultural knowledge—and makes space for fun and creativity. Ustaaza Ibtissam, a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience teaching French and Arabic to both native and non-native speakers, shares how she connects classrooms in North America with refugees and teachers in Lebanon, promoting cultural learning and fostering strong relationships between Arabic teachers and the com...

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15:50

Why Learn Arabic? A Chicago Parent’s Perspective

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/06/19

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...

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26:07

Tips for Engaging Students and Communities: Insights...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/06/12

What’s the secret to expanding an Arabic program at a secondary school and building a love of language learning among students? Ustaaz Fadi has played a vital role in the creation, expansion and management of the World Language Curriculum at a state-funded school in Chicago. Hear from Fadi about his experience teaching Arabic and engaging students and communities, as well as his advice for teachers and administrators. References: ACTFL: https://www.actfl.org &...

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34:46

Should Arabic Dialects Be Taught in the Classroom?...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/05/15

Research is providing vital information on the impact of teaching dialects alongside Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Historically, MSA was the primary form of Arabic taught and learned, but in the past 10 years the use of spoken dialects has expanded in classrooms Guests Dr. Rasha Soliman, Associate Professor of Arabic Language and Linguistics at University of Leeds in England and Dr. Lizz Huntley, instructor of Arabic and Linguistics at the University of Colorado Denver discuss the debate...

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42:22

Refugee Program in Ireland Paves the Way for...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/04/17

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Arabic Language Assessments Part III: A Path to...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/03/20

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Arabic Language Assessments Part II: Examining the...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/02/21

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22:15

What Arabic Can Learn From Other World Languages

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2024/01/17

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30:33

Art of Argument: Supporting Secondary School Arabic...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2023/12/20

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37:05

UNC vs. Duke: Rivalry Renewed in the Arabic Debate...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2023/10/10

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33:09

Arabic Language Assessments Part I: Teaching for...

QFI Podcast: All Things Arabic ·

2023/09/18

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