Teach Middle East Magazine May-June 2018 Issue 5 Volume 5 | Page 43

A Moment with the “Think in Arabic ©” method and resources in teaching Arabic. Thousands of individuals are also using the apps. Share two ways in which the work that you are currently doing positively impacts the teaching and learning of Arabic. Compared to English or French, Arabic language learners do not have enough resources - this constitutes a major challenge. When I thought of having an international impact, I thought of developing apps. I merged the digital resources with the physical paper, I also created a YouTube channel to help those who cannot download the apps. Why is it important for today’s students across the Middle East, both Expats and natives to have a good grasp of the Arabic language? I believe many problems happen just because of not being able to understand each other’s language or culture, so having a good grasp of Arabic will help in building bridges between the world and Arabs. Also, knowing the Arabic rich culture and arts, will help students in finding good jobs, in many fields in the future; as journalism, political affairs, diplomacy, trade and many other areas, where knowledge of a foreig