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Sure. Helping refugees via local organizations; tutoring native Arabic speaking adults/teens/children with English, joining in local festivities, visiting local church/mosque and volunteering on a project, etc. #arabiclangchat
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@Oraib_Mango, @DanaHelweh, @fabughoush, @QFIntl, @ArabicLangChat, @kirs10g, @ustathaannie, @lhousseineguerw, @sbasuni
A2: @NaTakallam connect Arabic classes with speakers from all over the world with the support of @QFIntl . We can use Google hangout and Skype to connect #arabiclangchat
* these are more community based; for the classroom: having native speakers read aloud to the class a personal selection; or have them participlate in 'show and tell' of something important to them; or have a 'career day' in Arabic #arabiclangchat
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@Oraib_Mango, @DanaHelweh, @fabughoush, @QFIntl, @ArabicLangChat, @kirs10g, @ustathaannie, @lhousseineguerw, @sbasuni
A3: I have many examples ,for the last 3 years ,my students are connecting with Casablanca student doing @STEAMuseum project with the support of @StevensInit for the last 8 years my students are connecting with Casablanca and Jordan students , writing plays #arabiclangchat
A2. I heard about : @NaTakallam but didn't get the chance to use it yet. However, as of right now I'm just asking some friends from different schools and some relatives from overseas to talk to my students once in a while via skype. #arabiclangchat
A3: Also, Aber from @QFIntl and @YallahQFI connecting my students with students in other states , Jordan, Qatar and Lebanon . working on common themes. #arabiclangchat
A3. I agree with @ustathaannie market-day is a huge success as well in my school. students brings all their old stuff, we do make some crafts & students gets to sell and buy using only Arabic. The fun part is students gets to keep what they bargained for! #arabiclangchat
A2: Chatting/messenging/lang. exchange apps; news media online/apps; online streaming of movies (Netflix w/ subtitles); online viewing of shows in MENA region (Poetry and Arabs Got Talent), prof. interest groups online and conferences (Comic Con/sports); etc. #arabiclangchat
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@DanaHelweh, @fabughoush, @QFIntl, @ArabicLangChat, @kirs10g, @ustathaannie, @Oraib_Mango, @lhousseineguerw, @sbasuni, @mohamedansary72, @jenngeist
The CPS Arabic Culture Day ends up being very culture focused without much language because we have HS, FLES and FLEX programs attending #arabiclangchat
A4: I think that establishing a positive relationship and learning environment for students will encourage them to take more risks, also, Engage in authentic scenarios [with] authentic materials: art, politics, sports, pop culture. Language opens so many doors #arabiclangchat
A3: Took children to local cultural event and they were forced to speak Arabic because new acquaintences did not speak English (although they knew it) 😅#arabiclangchat
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@DanaHelweh, @fabughoush, @QFIntl, @ArabicLangChat, @kirs10g, @ustathaannie, @Oraib_Mango, @lhousseineguerw, @sbasuni
A4. Students have to be very familiar with the subject by doing lots of drills; questions & answers, watching real videos around the subject, learning the vocabulary words, verbs, adjectives, connective words; asking questions to clarify/understand others.#Arabiclangchat
A4: By wisely teaching them that language IS culture and a different way of viewing/interacting with the world, that is distinct from their own perceptions and native worldviews #arabiclangchat
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@DanaHelweh, @fabughoush, @QFIntl, @ArabicLangChat, @kirs10g, @ustathaannie, @Oraib_Mango, @lhousseineguerw, @sbasuni
A4. practice the necessary words in class. I also teach them how to ask questions when they need any clarification. Also, how to ask in different ways if needed! #arabiclangchat
a4 i think a lot of preparing our students is also reminding the students that it's okay to make mistakes and that they will get less out of the experience being overly cautious/shy when using the language #arabiclangchat
a4 i think a lot of preparing our students is also reminding the students that it's okay to make mistakes and that they will get less out of the experience being overly cautious/shy when using the language #arabiclangchat
A5: One option: Make a big poster, write on it Happy Arabic Day يوم اللغة العربية العالمي
Students will write why they like Arabic
Take a picture with all students behind the poster
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A5.Different crafts ideas involving Arabic calligraphy. A calligrapher is coming 2 do an introduction&activity with 5th graders.4th, doing a holiday greeting/ new year cards.3rd writing on T-Shirts words(peace,love,hope)2nd coloring 1st name letter&Arabic patterns #arabiclangchat
A5. Watching authentic videos about Arabic countries; learning about traditions. Each child will search/create a project about either cultural practices of an Arab country, food, clothing, famous cities/landmarks, currency, weather.inviting Famous Arab speakers #Arabiclangchat
A5: something for the senses: music, movie, simple bilingual book of proverbs, conversation, bukhoor/perfume, food, calligraphy/art, and dance #arabiclangchat
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@DanaHelweh, @QFIntl, @ArabicLangChat, @kirs10g, @ustathaannie, @Oraib_Mango, @lhousseineguerw, @sbasuni, @mohamedansary72, @jenngeist
A5.Different crafts ideas involving Arabic calligraphy. A calligrapher is coming 2 do an introduction&activity with 5th graders.4th, doing a holiday greeting/ new year cards.3rd writing on T-Shirts words(peace,love,hope)2nd coloring 1st name letter&Arabic patterns #arabiclangchat
