Teaching Methods
The teaching methods used at Al Diwan Center are based on the Audio-Lingual Method with a Communicative approach. This effective method and this approach have been proved successful in foreign language instruction worldwide.
Instead of using an intermediary language in teaching foreign language, the Audio-Lingual method requires that only the target language to be used in classroom instruction as well as in study. This method gives equal attention to the development of all the four language skills, starting with Listening, then focusing on Speaking, Reading, and Writing. This method proved highly successful that the student starts speaking Arabic immediately.
The Communicative approach aims at making the student communicate using the target language in real situations. Al Diwan team works hard all the time to creat many real situations outside the classroom for every student, through acquaintanceship, activities, groups, visits, phone chats, short and long trips, and the exchange of tapes and other live media.
Al Diwan also uses numerous teaching aids to improve the learning environment. These aids include: reading selections from various genres, pictures, comic strips, posters, cards, audio tapes, CDs, video tapes, local and international Arabic magazines and newspapers, and recreational trips.
With the help of these and other aids, learning Arabic becomes incredibly enjoyable, easy, and appealing to the student.
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