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New blog by Laila Lamani: Bridging Research and Practice: Reflections on the Oxford QFI Research Forum 2025 This blog reflects on the Oxford QFI Research Forum 2025, which connected educators & researchers to strengthen links between scholarship & pedagogy in Arabic classrooms.

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New blog by Hind Haddad: From the Classroom to the Research Forum: Bridging the Gap in Arabic Language Education In her blog, Hind Haddad shares her dual perspective as both a classroom teacher and academic researcher at the Oxford QFI Research Forum 2025.

Summaries and presentations are now available, ensuring these insights continue to inform and inspire our community. Thank you to our partners at @OxfordDeptofEd for helping make this Forum a success. qfi.foleon.com/events/oxford-… #OxfordQFIResearchForum2025

Through a series of collaborative sessions, participants developed and shared insights and strategies for translating research into meaningful classroom impact. The Forum showcases the power of community-driven dialogue in advancing Arabic as a global language.

This July, QFI partnered with the Department of Education at the University of Oxford to host the Oxford QFI Research Forum 2025—a global event connecting educators and researchers to bridge the gap between Arabic language research and classroom practice.

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The LEARNS Programme has successfully completed its third year, providing language support to Arabic-speaking newcomer students in Ireland. This initiative is making a real difference, helping students develop foundational language and literacy skills in both Arabic & English.

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To better support today’s diverse, non-native learners, he calls for learner-centred, communicative approaches that combine MSA with relevant cultural content. Why does this matter for the future of Arabic education? Read the full blog here: qfi.org/blog/learning-…

New Blog by Dr. Mahmud Bin Sayeed: Learning and Teaching Arabic in Non-Native Contexts: My Reflexive Journey from Traditional Madrasah to Inclusive Empirical Inquiry

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🎧 In Ep. 1, Season 2, host Caroline Sibley sits down with educators Jessica Haxhi and Samir Gibrial to explore the benefits of adding Arabic to your school curriculum — including how it can attract students, build parent confidence, and open new opportunities.