A new study shows Arabic has exploded in popularity on college campuses, shooting up to the tenth-most popular language studied. And 13 percent more college students are learning foreign languages — ...

Sure, the Arabic script might seem exotic and at first glance undecipherable, “but I think it’s a myth that Arabic is a hard language to learn,” said Nesreen Akhtarkhavari, welcoming a visitor to ...

Arabic classes may be coming soon to a high school near you. The federal government is increasing funding for teaching foreign languages in school, particularly those considered critical for national ...

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Arabic language class that upset some parents at Daphne High School is one of a few, but growing number, of Arabic programs offered at U.S. high schools, according to a ...

Although enrollment in Arabic classes is rising, some students say the program is disorganized and does not teach them practical skills for speaking the language, which the State Department considers ...

A few years ago I wrote an article for the Jordanian English weekly newspaper, The Star, entitled “The Head Beneath the Towel.” Thinking back to when I wrote the article, I remember the light in my ...

For two years, Denver Public School's North High School has offered Arabic as an elective. At first, there was only one session offered. Now there are three, and it continues to grow yearly. Learning ...

DAPHNE, Alabama -- Daphne High School is offering Arabic language classes instead of French classes this fall, taught by Sanaa El-Khattabi, a former University of South Alabama professor. The school ...