Methodology of the Lisan Series:

• The Lisan series has been developed for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.
• It adopts contemporary classical Arabic, which is close to spoken Arabic, as it is the language understood throughout the Arab world. In contrast, colloquial dialects are often only understood by specific populations. The contemporary Arabic language is characterized as the language of Arab media in general and as the written language used among all Arab peoples, distinguishing it from other dialects.
• The Lisan series emphasizes application, deriving theoretical rules through practice. All skills and elements of the Arabic language are taught within a practical framework, which ensures retention of knowledge, fluency in pronunciation, and realism in lessons.
• The teaching methodology is primarily in Arabic as the target language, allowing learners to think in Arabic rather than in their native language, thus facilitating the formulation of sentences and conversation fluently.
• A complete digital version of the Lisan series in Flash format is available for classroom use to support the educational process visually and aurally.
• Each book in the Lisan series comes with an accompanying audio CD that includes the texts and dialogues from the book, in addition to listening and speaking exercises.
• A preparatory exercise book has been prepared to support Arabic language students in building the necessary foundations for mastering the language and to ease the obstacles faced by students at the beginning of their language learning journey.
• Initially, students undergo a placement test to determine their levels based on previous assessments.
• To ensure the objectives of the Lisan series are achieved, a teacher’s guide has been prepared to assist in the educational process, explaining the structure of the curricula and outlining the points to which the student will progress.

Features of the Lisan Series:

• One of the latest books for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.
• Gradation in information and structure.
• Focuses on building a linguistic foundation.
• Addresses all linguistic needs of new learners of Arabic.
• Teaches in contemporary classical Arabic without an intermediary language.
• Introduces rich vocabulary in contemporary Arabic that is closest to practical use.
• Combines educational principles with modern teaching methods.
• Covers various topics related to cultural and social aspects of the Arab environment.
• Addresses phonetic issues faced by learners using easy and practical methods.
• Lessons are structured as teaching units that can be segmented into several lessons interspersed with practical exercises.
• Each unit includes vocabulary, expressions, texts, dialogues, exercises, and all language skills in a systematic and easy manner.
• The educational hours are the shortest possible duration to cover the same educational objectives.
• Its flexibility in organization makes it suitable for all educational systems and programs at any educational institution, institute, school, or language center.
• Reviewed and edited by committees with high expertise.
• Tested prior to publication in hundreds of educational courses and through dozens of different nationalities.
• Integrates practical experiences while considering educational principles in preparation, review, and editing processes.
• Includes rich auditory material for training in listening skills and their applications.
• Released in Flash format, considering both the visual and auditory aspects of the educational process.

Objectives of the Lisan Series:

A - Achieving linguistic competence in the following skills:

Listening or the ability to understand spoken language proficiently.

Good reading of everything presented to them.

Oral expression or fluent conversation.

Writing vocabulary, sentences, and topics as needed.

B - Achieving proficiency in applying the following linguistic elements:

Arabic sounds and characteristics of letters, and addressing phonetic issues.

Vocabulary and expressions specific to each life topic.

Correctness of linguistic structures.

C - Achieving communicative competence with members of the Arab community effectively.

D - Achieving cultural competence to interact appropriately with members of the Arab society.

Parts and Levels of the Lisan Series:

The Lisan Center relies on the CEFR scale to divide second language teaching levels into four levels, structured as follows:

1- Preparatory Book (2 Parts + Workbook)

2- Beginner Book (2 Parts)

Intermediate Book (2 Parts) (2 Parts)

4 Advanced Book (2 Parts) (2 Parts)

Preparation and Authorship:

Mohammad Abas – Amer Al-Sebai – Mohammad Saeed Al-Abrash – Moamen Al-Anan

Review:

Dr. Bakri Sheikh Amin – Mr. Ali Hamdallah – Dr. Fakhr al-Din Qabawah – Dr. Mazen Al-Mubarak – Dr. Mahmoud Masri – Mr. Mahmoud Bayy.