DALAL ABO EL SEOUD (ed.). 2024. Challenges in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

Cairo/New York: American Univerisity in Cairo Press. 310 p. ISBN: 978-1-649-03330-7

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The flourishing field of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) has long suffered from a critical shortage of empirical research and pedagogical resources, particularly when compared with other major languages. Dalal Abo El Seoud’s edited volume, Challenges in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language, represents a timely and substantial contribution that addresses this gap by bringing together eighteen professionals from diverse geographical and institutional contexts to examine the multifaceted challenges confronting Arabic language educators in contemporary academic settings. This international representation is particularly valuable for a volume addressing language teaching in today’s globalized academia, as it prevents the narrowing of perspective that can occur when expertise is drawn from a single educational tradition or regional context. By including voices from both Arab and non-Arab settings, the volume enriches the discussion and offers readers comparative insights into how different educational systems approach similar pedagogical challenges. This comprehensive collection also succeeds in bridging theory and practice while offering actionable insights for both experienced practitioners and those entering the field.