Conferences, training workshops, symposia and similar events on Arabic language education and related fields . Updated regularly as and when events are advertised.
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Event: Digital transformation of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching: Post Pandemic Implications
Date: December 18th-19th, 2021
Organiser: The Department of Arabic Language Instruction (ALI) and The Department of Applied LinguisticsTeaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) In Collaboration with Leiden University Language Learning Resource Centre (LLRC) Announce The Fourth Biennial International Conference
The 3rd Biennial Arabic Language Teaching & Learning in the UK Higher Education Conference
Organiser: Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies conference
Date: 8 – 9 April 2021
Location: Online (Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies)
Call for Papers: The deadline for submissions to the 3rd Biennial Arabic Language Teaching & Learning in the UK Higher Education Conference is 12:00 am (GMT) on Saturday 19th December 2020
１. هل العربية شريفة أم مشرفة ２. الاصل السامي للغة والخط العربيين ３. هل ستصمد امام العولمة والعمالة الوافدة والعربيزي وغيرها. ４. مأسسة العربية باعتبارها راس مال بشري
محاضرات معرض الكتاب الإفتراضي – اللغة العربية: الجموع الأصيلة
The following is a comprehensive set of pronunciation drills of similar-sounding Arabic letters which highlight the contrast between strong/emphatic and light/non-emphatic sounds in Arabic. The examples in these drills are arranged in pairs and might sound very similar in pronunciation. Notice the different meanings of these words in the numbered “Key to Vocabulary ” without the need to memorise them at this stage.
How to use this resource?
Practice reading these words aloud multiple times
Pay close attention to the subtle difference in pronunciation between the letters/sounds in the right vs. the left column.
Pair up with a study partner or a native speaker and practise reading the words together.
Note down which sounds you are finding difficult and which ones require more practice. Discuss them with your teacher.
9 public lectures/talks (for public engagement and KE)
3 media interviews
4 widening participation workshops (for school pupils in Scottish-based schools)
23 conference presentation& seminars
The themes of the presentations were in: language learning, educational technology, Arabic language and the impact of Arabic on European languages.
KEYNOTE TALKS & LECTURES
EdArabFest Director’s Opening Speech
2015 Edinburgh Arab Festival (The Fringe)
LLC, U. of Edinburgh
28-29 Aug 2015
The Potential of Visuals and Social Photo-Sharing and networking for learners and teachers in today’s digital education
Keynote Lecture
Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Centre, U. of Qatar
Jan 2013
Keynote Speech, Book Launch of (Write & Read Arabic Script: Teach Yourself Series) (John Murray ltd) by Mourad Diouri
Blackwell’s Bookshop Edinburgh
Organised by CASAW (Centre of the Advanced Study of the Arab World), U. of Edinburgh
Nov 2011
Let’s Learn Arabic Together: Using emerging social networking tools in teaching and learning Arabic
Conference Keynote Speech,
Conference (Blended & Mobile Learning: Potential & Challenges)
Arab Open University, Oman
Dec 2010
Islam’s Contribution to Scotland
Keynote speech for the launch of (The Arab Community in Scotland) report
Fife Arabic Society, Fife, Scotland
Apr 2008
Modern Educational Strategies and Technologies: The Potential of Audio-Visual Libraries (فنون وأسالیب التعلیم عن طریق التقنیات الحدیثة: قیمة المكتبات السمعیة البصریة)
Keynote Speech
Conference (ARABELE 2009 International Congress on Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language)
Casa Árabe-Instituto Internacional de Estudios Árabes y del Mundo Musulmán, Madrid, Spain
Oct 2009
PUBLIC LECTURES (Widening Participation & Knowledge Exchange)
MEDIA INTERVIEWS (live & recorded)
AlJazeera Live Broadcast of the Opening Speech & Ceremony of the Edinburgh Arab Festival
Opening Speech
LLC, U. of Edinburgh
The opening ceremony of the festival was broadcasted live on the channel “AlJazeera Live”
28-29 Sep 2015
BBC Arabic Radio Interview (Edinburgh Arab Festival)
Live Radio Interview
Recorded interview (w/ BBC World Service & BBC Arabic)
BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, U. of Edinburgh
28-29 Sep 2015
Media Live Radio Discussion (You Already Speak Arabic: Islam’s Contribution to European Languages)
Invited Guest Speaker in a live radio show
BBC Arabic Xtra Show (BBC Radio Scotland)
The media interview was a discussion based on the Edinburgh Festival event “You Already Speak Arabic: Islam’s Contribution to European Languages” which I delivered for the “Islam Festival”.
Thurs 27 Aug 2009
WIDENING PARTICIPATION WORKSHOPS
You Already Speak Arabic! : Why is it Important to Learn a Second Language?
Open Day Workshop, Widening Participation For School Pupils,
Loretto School (Organised by Al-Waleed Centre, U. of Edinburgh)
Jul 2011
You Already Speak Arabic! : Arabic Influence On World Languages
Public Speech/Workshop, Languages Awareness Day,
of Aston, Birmingham
Apr 2011
You Already Speak Arabic!: Calligraphy Exhibition & Workshop
Audience: Delegation of college students from Saudi Arabia
Organised in collaboration with Master Iraqi Calligrapher Jawdat Khadim
LLC, U. of Edinburgh
Organised by Al-Waleed Centre, UoE
15 Jul 2017
You Already Speak Arabic!: Public Exhibition
Organised in collaboration with Fife Arab Society, Scotland
Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
14 Jan 2007
PUBLIC LECTURES & SEMINARS
A Conversation with Prominent Arabists: Live Video Conference
Speakers: (1) Mr. Leslie McLoughlin (The Royal Interpreter, Arabist & Scholar U. of Exeter)
Speaker (2) Dr. Paula Santillán Grimm (Lecturer in Arabic & Translation, U. of Pompeu Fabra)
IMES, U. of Edinburgh
28 Sep 2018
Book Launch Event (Essential Arabic Vocabulary: Teach Yourself Arabic Series) (John Murray ltd) by Mourad Diouri
2015 Edinburgh Arab Festival (The Fringe)
LLC, U. of Edinburgh
29 Aug 2015
Live Interpreting & Commentary for a Calligraphy Workshop by Master Calligrapher Haji Noor Deen
Live Interpreting & Commentary (Arabic to English)
18 Aug 2015
Edinburgh Book Festival
Organised by The Alwaleed Centre, U. of Edinburgh
You Already Speak Arabic!: Arabic Loanwords in European Languages
Presentation & Exhibition, Inaugural Arab Cultural Open Day
of Aberdeen
9 May 2012
Intensive Language Workshop/Taster Class on Islamic-Arabic (x3 Events)
Open to the public
Location 1: Al-Andalus Centre, Glasgow | 7 Jan 2012
Location 2: MYF Foundation, Manchester | 30 Dec 2011
Location 3: The Hubb, Birmingham | 29 Dec 2011
You Already Speak Arabic! : Islam’s Contribution to European Languages
Public Speech
Islam Festival, Edinburgh International Arts Festival (Central Edinburgh Mosque)
25 Aug 2009
Islam’s Contribution To The World: English Words of Arabic Origin
Thank you for stopping by. My name is Mourad Diouri (مراد الديوري) and this is my personal space to share my reflections, ideas, resources publications and anything related to teaching and learning Arabic, teacher-training and personal development.
I’m an author, teaching fellow (2012-Present) and eLearning lecturer (2007-2012) in Arabic language studies at the Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Dpt at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Over the course of my teaching career and outreach work, I have been very fortunate for my work to be awarded and recognised by my employers and external bodies. While these awards act as positive reinforcements, they have also strengthened my convictions in many areas of my teaching practice, pedagogy, the use of technology in language teaching as well as outreach work.
(2016) Award for Excellence in External Engagement, U. of Edinburgh [Runner Up]
9 public lectures/talks (for public engagement and KE)
3 media interviews
4 widening participation workshops (for school pupils in Scottish-based schools)
23 conference presentation& seminars
The themes of the presentations are mainly related to: language learning & teaching, educational technology, Arabic language and the impact of Arabic on European languages.
Over the past 12 years, I have continuously contributed to staff training and professional development locally within Scotland, nationally and internationally. The training I delivered is mainly focused on the effective use of educational technology in languageeducation, which is targeted to teachers of MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) and LCTL (Less commonly Taught Languages).
To date, I’ve designed and delivered 29 events/workshops (in total):
2-4h training: 9 events
1-day training: 12 events
2-day training: 7 events
4-day training: 1 event
Delivered to 490 participants (primarily teachers) including:
15 students enrolled on MSc Advanced Arabic
23 colleagues/language teachers from LLC (IMES, DELC & Asian Studies)
I have worked with numerous educational institutions as a teacher-trainer, consultant and external advisor providing consultancy on the Arabic language and culture education, quality assurance, teacher-training in Arabic language education and incorporating technology into language education.
Validation Panel Member & External Advisor (Educational Technology)
UK Open University Validation Services/ Arab Open University, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan 2010-Present: Validating and examining the degree MEd Instructional Technology) taught at the Arab Open University branches in Jordan, Oman & Kuwait.
External Advisor & Consultant (Arabic Language Teaching, Language Assessment & eLearning)
[2017-Present] The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School (Independent School), UK
[2016-Present] Oundle School (Independent School), UK
[2014-16] Charles Letts & Co. Ltd
[2011] Consultant on the BBC Drama Series “Spooks”, BBC Spooks Limited, London, UK
[2010-11] eLearning Consultant/Instructional Material Developer, SSAT (Specialist Schools and Academies Trust), UK
Consulting, moderating and examining the PG degree “MEd Instructional Technology” taught at the Arab Open University branches in Jordan, Oman & Kuwait .
External Verifier [2019 – Present]
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Customised Award (Arabic Language)
Language Assessor & External Examiner [2014-Present]
Ministry of Defence (MoD) / Language Services Direct
Language Assessment of Spoken Gulf Arabic
External Examiner [2014-15]
Aston University, UK
External examination of the University’s Arabic Language Programme
Over the course of my teaching career and outreach work at the University of East Anglia and then at the University of Edinburgh, I have been very fortunate for my work to be awarded and recognised by my employers and external bodies. While these awards act as positive reinforcements, they have also strengthened my convictions in many areas of my teaching practice, pedagogy, the use of technology in language teaching as well as outreach work. a
U. of Edinburgh Teaching Awards (Nominee) [2021]
Award for Excellence in External Engagement (Runner Up) [2016]
e-Assessment Innovation Award [2011]
Formative e-Assessment Award (Highly Commended) [2011]
eLearning Awards (“Excellence in the Production of e-Learning Content) (Shortlisted) [2009]
Teaching Excellence Award for Innovative Course Design & Teaching Strategies [2004-2005]
1. University of Edinburgh Teaching Awards (Nominee) [2021]
A big thank you to all my students at @EdUniStudents @LLCatEdinburgh for their kind nominations in the EUSA #TeachingAwards 2021 in “Outstanding Innovation in Digital Teaching” and “Teacher of the Year“
Totally unexpected and extremely grateful and humbled
2. Award for Excellence in External Engagement (Runner Up) [2016]
The Award: “This Award will focus on an aspect of a broad range of engagement/outreach activities which might include engaging new audiences with the work of the University or outreach to support a wider community.”
“The runner-up of the Award for Excellence in External Engagement was Mr Mourad Diouri from the School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures. Mourad was nominated for his outstanding efforts in organising the first Edinburgh Arab Festival which aimed to open up a new forum inviting the community to experience the beauty, diversity and richness of the Arab World. The festival was highly praised and allowed visitors to gain insight into Arab Culture through live and scheduled workshops, speeches and seminars in poetry, storytelling, film screenings, food tasting and much more. “It was a great pleasure to take part in the first ever Edinburgh Arab Festival. I was humbled by the organisers’ efforts to achieve many events in a very short period of time, it was a testament of their commitment and hard work.”
The Award: According to the e-Assessment Association, this overarching category combined elements of formative, summative, mobile, facilitating assessment and e-portfolio in e-Assessment. The Scottish e-Assessment Award for Innovation highlighted an example of best practice in e-Assessment, which clearly demonstrated the full potential of the technology and its practical application. Harnessing Social Web 2.0 Tools for Continuous e-Assessment of Language Learners, University of Edinburgh
4. Formative e-Assessment Award (Highly Commended) [2011]
The Award: According to the e-Assessment Association, this category involved the process of evaluating learner progress which is used to modify learning and teaching. The winner clearly demonstrated how technology has been used for the practice of formative e-Assessment.
5. eLearning Awards (Shortlisted for “Excellence in the Production of e-Learning Content) [2009]
Award Submission: Harnessing Social Web 2.0 Tools for Continuous e-Assessment of Language Learners
The Award: “This award recognised the excellent content that enabled learning for those working in the not-for-profit sector. Excellence was judged on: the contribution made to individual learning and performance; the views of learners and other key stakeholders; the impact on organisational performance”
According to the the judges’ feedback, they were impressed with the eLearning agenda in general and how it had a positive impact on students. The judges noted that CASAW (Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World) was the only shortlisted institution to use the widest variety and selection of tools and technologies to deliver eLearning.
6. Teaching Excellence Award for Innovative Course Design & Teaching Strategies [2004-2005]
The Award: “The way that Mourad Diouri (LLT) managed to design the school’s Arabic course from scratch particularly impressed the panel. His students appreciate the way he brings the Arab world and its culture alive and 6the meticulous planning he puts into seminars”
Source: Broadway July 2015 (The University of East Anglia’s Newsletter)
Today in Edinburgh marks the end of this year’s glorious International Arts Festival (the Fringe) and last week we too celebrated the launch and end of the 1st Edinburgh Arab Festival 2015.
What an amazing festival it was!
The festival might have only lasted two short days, but these two days were full of surprises and happy memories for me personally to cherish over the years. Having envisaged this festival months ago as a modest cultural event that will showcase what Edinburgh’s Arab community has to offer, the high attendance and excitement about the event has simply exceeded all my expectations and predictions.
What we witnessed over the two festive days was phenomenal and truly reflected the key message of the EdArabFest: Beauty, Diversity, Richness.
Over the past four months, and with the help of many dedicated people and organisations, we managed to put together something for everyone. A wide array of open and scheduled events around: art, calligraphy, storytelling, poetry, lectures on history and science, fashion, film screenings, live music, folkloric dance, photography, language taster classes, authentic traditional cuisines, food tasting, cooking, tea ceremonies, children activities, dressing-up, panel discussions, literature readings and much more.
We also had a huge media interest and overage from Al-Jazeera Live, BBC Arabic and BBC World Service.
I personally believe and hope that the Edinburgh Arab Festival will continue to grow from strength to strength and remain a solid annual feature of the Fringe Festival.
I’d like to thank every member of the EdArabFest team who dedicated time and effort to make this festival a reality, including our wonderful volunteers, partners, sponsors, exhibitors and anyone who has supported the festival in spirit and attendance.
For those of you who attended the festival, I sincerely hope that you had an enjoyable cultural experience and hope you left the event enlightened, informed and full of inspiration, with plenty of unforgettable moments and newly forged friendships.
We will be sending a call for feedback soon (with lots of prizes to give away as a thank you gesture). We are also interested in your photos, videos and social media interactions during and after the festival. More information on this will be shared soon.
Until then, I look forward to welcoming you next year to the Edinburgh Arab Festival 2016.
Best Wishes
Mourad Diouri
EdArabFest Founder & Director
PS. There were other volunteers who didn’t make it to the photo call but they are still celebrated in spirit.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the most essential vocabulary in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). It’s an ideal study companion for those in formal or high school or college and university education as well as self-learners.
It includes the following learning features:
– Contemporary and commonly used vocabulary
– Arabic vocalization and English translations for all words
– Insight and context for Arabic loanwords
– Grammar toolbox of essential rules and structures
– Key dialect words and religious expressions
– Reference guide to support your studies
– A wide range of useful topics
– Insights into Arabic language and culture.
The book’s thematic approach covers words for:
– home and family
– work and education
– travel and tourism
– government and politics
– media and communication
– hobbies and sport; and much more.
Contents & Thematic Sets
Featuring 20 theme-based units, this reference book is designed to help you become familiar with key Arabic words.
Meet the author
Only got a minute?
Only got five minutes?
Only got ten minutes?
Introduction
How this book works
How to learn Arabic vocabulary?
Remembering new words
Make learning a list of words more interesting
Online language tools
The alphabet
Vowels and pronunciation symbols
Transliteration guide
Toolbox: Essential Grammar
The root word system (simplified)
The definite and indefinite
Gender
Nouns
Pronouns
Adverbs
Adjectives
Comparatives and superlatives
Connectors
Diminutives
Word order
Language Themes
(1) Everyday Language: Reference Vocabulary
Time الزمن
Calendar التقويم
Days of the week أيام الأسبوع
Arabic, Islamic and Gregorian calendar التقويم العربي والإسلامي والغربي
Numbers الأرقام
Colours and sizes الألوان والأحجام
Quantity and quality الكم والكيف
Describing things وصف الاشياء
Describing people وصف الأشخاص
Prepositions of location
Money المال
(2) Personal Matters
Personal information المعلومات الشخصية
Feelings & character المشاعر
Appearance & clothing الشكل واللباس
Daily routine البرنامج اليومي
(3) Family & Friends العائلة والأصدقاء
My family عائلتي
Marriage الزواج
Children الأولاد
Life events أحداث الحياة
(4) Education & Work التعليم والعمل
Studying & learning الدراسة
Academic subjects المواد الدراسية
Types of Schools
Study Tools
Qualifications
Classroom language لغة الصف
eLearning التعليم الإلكتروني
Professions المهن
At the office في المكتب
Job search البحث عن وظيفة
(5) Food & Drink الطعام والشراب
Eating & cooking الأكل والطبخ
Meals & mealtimes الوجبات
Fruits الفواكه
Vegetables الخضراوات
Drinks المشروبات
Fast food & snacks الوجبات السريعة والخفيفة
Fish & meat السمك واللحم
At a restaurant في المطعم
Popular Arab dishes وجبات عربية مشهورة
(6) At Home في البيت
Living places المسكن
Rooms الغرف
Furniture الأثاث
In the kitchen في المطبخ
Housework عمل البيت
Outside خارج البيت
(7) In the town في المدينة
Getting around town التجول في المدينة
Shops and shopping المحلات التجارية والتسوق
Services الخدمات
Buildings البنايات
The market في السوق
(8) Travel & Tourism السياحة والسفر
Transportation وسائل المواصلات
Tourism and sightseeing السياحة
Where to go? أماكن للزيارة
Where to stay? أماكن للإقامة
Famous Tourist Sites in the Arab World المعالم السياحية المشهورة في العالم العربي
(9) Health & Body الجسد والصحة
Body الجسد
Health الصحة
At the hospital في المستشفى
At the doctors عند الطبيب
Personal hygiene النظافة الشخصية
Emergencies حالات الطوارئ
(10) The Wider World العالم
Arab World العالم العربي
Arab regions المناطق العربية
Arab countries البلدان العربية
Arab cities المدن العربية
Continents and major regions القارات والمناطق الرئيسية
Africa افريقيا
Europe أوروبا
Americas أمريكا الشمالية وامريكا الجنوبية
Asia آسيا
Australasia أسترالآسيا
Languages
Varieties of Arabic
World Languages
Ethnic Groups
(11) Weather & Environment الطقس والبيئة
Weather forecast النشرة الجوية
Nature and environment الطبيعة والبيئة
Animals الحيوانات
Oceans and seas المحيطات والبحار
(12) Recreation الترفيه
Parties and celebrations الاحتفالات
Home entertainment الترفيه المنزلي
Outdoor activities خارجية أنشطة
Hobbies and games الهوايات والألعاب
Individual sports الرياضة الفردية
Team sports الرياضة الجماعية
(13) Arts & Entertainment الفنون والتسلية
Arts الفنون
Theatre & cinema المسرح والسينما
Music الموسيقى
Books الكتب
Literature الأدب
(14) Law & Order القانون
Crime الإجرام
Law & penal code القانون
Public safety الأمن العام
(14) Arabic Culture & Society المجتمع والثقافة العربية
Religion الدين
Islam الإسلام
Christianity المسيحية
Judaism اليهودية
Ethnic and religious groups الجماعات العرقية والدينية
National & religious holidays الأعياد الدينية والعطل الوطنية
(15) Politics & Government السياسة والحكومة
Politics السياسة
Economy الإقتصاد
Trade & Industry التجارة والصناعة
Military & Defence الجيش والدفاع
Security & Intelligence الأمن والاستخبارات
(16) Media الإعلام
The press الصحافة
Radio and television الإذاعة والتلفيزيون
Digital & Social media وسائل الإعلام الاجتماعي
Technology & Communication التكنولوجيا والإتصال
The Internet الإنترنيت
Computers الكمبيوتر
Searching & Browsing البحث والتصفح
My Digital Identity هويتي الرقمية
Spoken Arabic اللغة الدارجة \ العامية
Greetings التحيات
Religious expressions العبارات الدينية
Expressing opinions التعبير عن الآراء
Essential dialect words المفردات الاساسية في اللهجات العربية
You Already Speak Arabic!: Top 100 Arabic Loanwords in English المفردات المستعارة من العربية
Taking it further
Also available: Get Started in Beginner’s Arabic (ISBN 9781444174960), Read & Write Arabic Script Script (9781444100198) and Complete Arabic (ISBN 9781444100174).
1-day training event delivered to teachers from the BATJ (British Association for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language), 8 Dec 2018
Over the past 12 years, I have continuously contributed to staff training and professional development locally within Scotland, nationally and internationally. The training I delivered is mainly focused on the effective use of educational technology in languageeducation, which is targeted to teachers of MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) and LCTL (Less commonly Taught Languages).
To date, I’ve designed and delivered 29 events/workshops (in total):
2-4h training: 9 events
1-day training: 12 events
2-day training: 7 events
4-day training: 1 event
Delivered to 490 participants (primarily teachers) including:
15 students enrolled on MSc Advanced Arabic
23 colleagues/language teachers from LLC (IMES, DELC & Asian Studies)
To date, I have designed and delivered the following training events:
2021
Training Workshop | “I See What You Mean”: Training teachers to become competent in visual teaching & learning in the Arabic classroom
Event: BATA Inaugural International Conference
Location: 24 & 25 June 2021, Online
Organiser: The British Association of Teachers of Arabic (BATA) and the University of Leeds
Mourad Diouri | مراد الديوري 