Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers
in Service of Understanding the Holy Qur’an and Islamic Sciences

 

 

Since its establishment in 1970, the Modern Language Center has been committed to providing solid and well-structured language education based on clear academic and pedagogical foundations.

 

From the very beginning, the Center has placed at the heart of its mission the service of the Arabic language as a language of knowledge, thought, and civilization, and as the language of the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah.

 

Over more than five decades of continuous experience, the Center has welcomed thousands of learners from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds. It has contributed to empowering them to learn Arabic through a systematic and gradual approach that takes into account the needs of non-native speakers and facilitates their understanding of the structure of the language and its various styles.

 

Driven by a deep belief in the central role of the Arabic language in understanding Islam, the Center gives special attention to teaching Arabic to non-native speakers for religious and Islamic purposes. Arabic is not presented as a rigid theoretical subject, but rather as an essential scholarly tool for understanding the Holy Qur’an, the Prophetic Sunnah, and authentic Islamic texts.

Through its specialized programs, the Center focuses on enabling learners to:

    • Understand essential Qur’anic vocabulary and structures

    • Comprehend terminology used in Islamic sciences

    • Read religious texts in sound and accurate Arabic

    • Build a strong linguistic foundation that supports the pursuit of Islamic knowledge and academic study

 

The Modern Language Center adopts a progressive teaching methodology that combines functional grammar with practical application, using carefully selected examples from the Holy Qur’an and simplified classical texts. This approach ensures deep understanding without unnecessary complexity and accommodates learners of different proficiency levels.

The Center also strives to provide a respectful and neutral educational environment that takes into account the religious and cultural backgrounds of its students and adheres to academic standards in teaching—away from ideological debate or intellectual polarization. This stems from its belief that the Arabic language is a unifying bridge to understanding texts, not a space for dispute or categorization.

The continued commitment of the Modern Language Center to its mission since 1970 reflects its deep dedication to developing Arabic language programs for non-native speakers and continuously updating its curricula to serve learners—especially those who seek to learn Arabic in order to understand their religion from its original sources, through clear language and a firmly grounded academic methodology

More than 50 nationalities have chosen the Modern Language Center,

because learning a language here is not limited to a classroom…

Learn Arabic with the Modern Language Center — from anywhere in the world (Online).

Learn Arabic through flexible online programs designed to fit your daily schedule, allowing you to easily balance your studies with work or other commitments—without compromising the quality of education.

Prestigious International University Partnerships

At the Modern Language Center, we take pride in our long-standing academic partnerships with leading universities around the world, including:

Flagship universities in the United States | Georgetown University
Texas Tech University | OLE Mississippi University| The Australian National University | West Chester Pennsylvania College

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Partner Institutions

 

United Nations | International Red Cross |Japan International Cooperation Agency |
Turkish Embassy | Australian Embassy | German Agency for International Cooperation | The Australian Volunteers Program

**Specialized Arabic Language Courses in Islamic Studies Academic Programs for Non-Native Speakers**

In response to the growing need among Muslims who are non-native speakers of Arabic—especially in Asian countries—to learn Arabic in order to understand the primary sources of Islam, the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah, the Modern Language Center offers a range of specialized Arabic language courses with a strong Islamic focus. These courses are carefully designed to serve as an academic bridge that connects learners directly to original Islamic texts, through clear language and a structured, progressive methodology.

These programs take into account learners’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds and help them overcome the language barrier in a way that supports the pursuit of Islamic knowledge, da‘wah activities, and academic study.

Suitable for new teachers or those who want to enter the field from scratch:

  • Principles of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers

  • Characteristics of non-Arab learners

  • Classroom management skills in multicultural settings

  • Fundamentals of lesson planning and learning objective design

Course Description:
A specialized course designed to enable learners to master the Arabic language used in books of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Hadith, Seerah (Prophetic biography), and Islamic creed, with a strong focus on Islamic terminology and the classical scholarly Arabic style.

Course Content:

  • Essential jurisprudential and Hadith terminology

  • Reading simplified Islamic texts

  • Understanding the scholarly style used in classical heritage books

  • Practical exercises in comprehension and linguistic analysis

Benefits for Students from Asian Countries:
This course helps learners to:

  • Follow Islamic lectures and lessons delivered in Arabic

  • Read the works of Islamic scholars without the need for translation

  • Enroll in Islamic institutes and universities

  • Develop research skills and academic reading abilities in Islamic studies

Clean, focused, and super relevant for students who want Arabic that actually works for their religious and academic goals 🌍📘

Course Description:
This course focuses on the Arabic language used in the Prophetic Hadith, with special attention to style, vocabulary, and sentence structures unique to Hadith texts.

Course Content:

  • Frequently used vocabulary in Hadith

  • Common linguistic patterns found in Hadith texts

  • Reading selected Hadiths with detailed linguistic explanation

  • Understanding the linguistic context of the Hadith

Benefits for Students from Asian Countries:
The course enables learners to:

  • Understand the Prophetic Hadith directly in Arabic

  • Distinguish between different stylistic patterns in Hadith texts

  • Improve comprehension during Hadith lessons

  • Connect language learning with practical application in daily life

Clear, focused, and super practical—perfect for students who want Arabic that connects knowledge with real understanding 📖✨

Course Description:
A course designed to develop Arabic language skills for preachers and students of Islamic knowledge, helping them convey religious meanings in clear, accurate, and well-structured Arabic.

Course Content:

  • Building correct Arabic sentence structures

  • Contemporary religious vocabulary

  • Public speaking and expressive skills

  • Arabic conversation in religious contexts

Benefits for Students from Asian Countries:
This course helps learners to:

  • Improve religious and da‘wah discourse in Arabic

  • Communicate effectively with Arab scholars and students of knowledge

  • Participate confidently in Islamic conferences and forums

  • Share Islamic knowledge using precise and accurate language

Practical, confident, and purpose-driven—Arabic that supports real da‘wah and meaningful communication 🌍🗣️

Course Description:
An advanced course designed for Sharia students who aim to pursue academic studies and read Arabic research papers and scholarly references.

Course Content:

  • Academic research language

  • Reading academic articles and books

  • Writing summaries and reports

  • Specialized terminology

Benefits for Students from Asian Countries:
This course helps learners to:

  • Succeed in university-level Sharia studies

  • Write academic research in Arabic

  • Continue postgraduate studies

  • Integrate smoothly into the Arabic academic environment

Arabic is considered one of the richest languages in terms of structure and style. Learning it as a non-native speaker requires a comprehensive educational program that balances theoretical foundations with practical application. Drawing on its experience since 1970, the Modern Language Center offers General Arabic Language Courses carefully designed to develop the four core language skills in learners, following a progressive academic methodology suitable for different levels and cultural backgrounds.

These courses aim to enable learners to use Arabic correctly and practically in daily life, study, and work, while maintaining linguistic accuracy and soundness.

Skills Covered in the Courses

First: Listening Skill

Description:
The focus is on training learners to understand spoken Arabic through listening to dialogues and authentic Standard Arabic texts that gradually increase in difficulty according to the learner’s level.

Skill Objectives:

  • Recognizing correct pronunciation and articulation of sounds
  • Understanding the general meaning and specific details
  • Distinguishing between different sounds and linguistic structures

Benefit for the Learner:
Enables learners to understand spoken Arabic in daily situations, lessons, and lectures, and to build a strong foundation for oral communication.


Second: Speaking Skill (Conversation)

Description:
This skill focuses on enabling learners to express their ideas in accurate Arabic through real-life communication situations and structured conversation exercises.

Skill Objectives:

  • Constructing correct Arabic sentences
  • Using appropriate vocabulary according to context
  • Improving fluency and confidence in speaking

Benefit for the Learner:
Helps learners communicate confidently with native Arabic speakers, participate in discussions, and use Arabic effectively in daily life, work, and study.


Third: Reading Skill

Description:
Learners are trained to read a variety of Arabic texts, ranging from simple instructional texts to cultural and academic materials, according to their level.

Skill Objectives:

  • Understanding the general meaning of a text
  • Learning new vocabulary in context
  • Recognizing Arabic structures and stylistic patterns

Benefit for the Learner:
Enables learners to read newspapers, books, educational materials, and religious and cultural texts, opening wide opportunities for independent learning.


Fourth: Writing Skill

Description:
The writing skill focuses on teaching learners how to express themselves in writing correctly, starting from simple sentences and progressing to well-structured paragraphs and complete texts.

Skill Objectives:

  • Learning the rules of correct writing
  • Organizing ideas logically and coherently
  • Using appropriate linguistic structures

Benefit for the Learner:
Helps learners write letters, reports, and academic assignments in clear and accurate Arabic.


Curriculum and Teaching Methodology

The Modern Language Center adopts an integrated curriculum based on:

  • Progression from beginner to advanced levels
  • Integrating the four skills in every lesson
  • Emphasis on practical application
  • Continuous interaction inside the classroom

Teaching is conducted by instructors specialized in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, with experience in working with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.


Overall Benefits for Learners

The General Arabic Language Courses enable learners to:

  • Use Arabic confidently in daily life
  • Develop all language skills in a balanced way
  • Build a strong linguistic foundation for later specialization (religious, academic, or professional)
  • Integrate culturally and linguistically into the Arabic-speaking environment

Conclusion

The General Arabic Language Courses at the Modern Language Center represent a comprehensive program for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, combining authenticity with modern approaches. The program aims to build real linguistic competence by developing the four language skills within a clear academic framework, supported by continuous teaching experience since 1970.

Where your journey with the language of the Qur’an begins.

**What the Program Fees and Services Include**

It includes comfort, privacy, and a safe environment suitable for both study and accommodation.

  • Tuition fees for one academic term (three months): **USD 730** Tuition fees for one academic term (three months): **USD 730**
  • Summer term fees for a two-month period: **USD 500** Summer term fees for a two-month period: **USD 500**
  • Monthly meal costs: **USD 650** for breakfast and lunch, **USD 850** for three daily meals. Monthly meal costs: **USD 650** for breakfast and lunch, **USD 850** for three daily meals.

**Arabic Teacher Training Program for Non-Native Speakers**

Our Center offers a comprehensive and specialized program for training teachers of Arabic for non-native speakers. The program is designed according to the latest pedagogical approaches and internationally recognized teaching practices, with the aim of preparing teachers who are capable of delivering an effective, interactive learning experience that responds to the needs of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The program focuses on integrating theoretical foundations with practical application, including hands-on classroom training and direct academic supervision, to ensure that trainees are fully prepared to work in institutes, universities, and educational centers both within Jordan and internationally.

Suitable for new teachers or those who want to enter the field from scratch:

  • Principles of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers

  • Characteristics of non-Arab learners

  • Multinational classroom management skills

  • Fundamentals of lesson planning and learning objective design

Focuses on how we teach, not just what we teach:

  • Methods for teaching the four skills (listening – speaking – reading – writing)

  • Communicative Language Teaching (Communicative Approach)

  • Task-Based Learning

  • Teaching Arabic through real-life situations

Highly in demand in the job market:

  • Arabic for Academic Purposes

  • Arabic for Religious and Islamic Purposes

  • Arabic for Diplomats and International Organizations

  • Arabic for Media or Business

A strong competitive advantage for teachers:

  • Teaching spoken Arabic dialects (Jordanian / Levantine / Egyptian…)

  • Linking Modern Standard Arabic with colloquial Arabic

  • Using colloquial Arabic in students’ daily communication

To enhance academic professionalism:

  • Designing language tests

  • Continuous assessment and performance evaluation

  • Designing placement tests

  • Language proficiency assessment standards

Very important in today’s era:

  • Using technology in teaching Arabic

  • Online teaching (Online Teaching)

  • Designing interactive content

  • Managing virtual classrooms

Most impactful:

  • Hands-on classroom training

  • Observation of real classes

  • Academic supervision and feedback

  • Practical evaluation of teaching performance

For the advanced level:

  • Preparing academic trainers

  • Designing teacher training programs

  • Educational supervision

  • Curriculum and program development

**Modern Language Center Graduation Ceremony – A Moment of Pride and Achievement**

It is a moment of gratitude and praise to Allah Almighty, as we celebrate the fruits of dedication and hard work shown by our students throughout a rich academic term filled with learning, personal growth, the strengthening of brotherly bonds, and the creation of meaningful experiences that leave a lasting and positive impact on hearts.

At the end of each course, the Modern Language Center organizes a “Day of Achievement” ceremony, attended by the Founder and Owner of the Center, Mr. Faris Awad, the academic staff, and a distinguished group of scholars and specialists. During this event, certificates are awarded to students who have successfully completed their educational journey, in an atmosphere marked by dignity, joy, and gratitude to Allah for His guidance and success.

As the ceremony begins, emotions intertwine…
After weeks of learning the language of the Holy Qur’an, discovering meanings that aid in understanding the Qur’an and Sunnah, exploring Jordan’s historical and cultural landmarks, and living in an Islamic environment founded on ethics and mutual respect, the moment of farewell draws near.

It is a day where the joy of achievement is mixed with a touch of longing, as students prepare to return to their home countries carrying with them knowledge, faith, lived experience, and sincere memories that stand as a testament to a blessed journey, by the will of Allah.

It is not merely a language study…
but a journey of knowledge and values, and an unforgettable spiritual and cultural experience.

A Premium Hotel-Style Residence Experience

The Center provides dedicated student accommodation for Asian students in two separate buildings—one for males and one for females—fully equipped with all modern amenities.

It offers comfort, privacy, and a safe environment suitable for both study and living.

  • Further Financial Details Further Financial Details
  • Housing fees: USD 450 for two students sharing one room. Housing fees: USD 450 for two students sharing one room.
  • Refundable housing security deposit:  USD 100 Refundable housing security deposit: USD 100
  • Residence permit fee: **Free for two academic terms , or USD 120 otherwise. Residence permit fee: **Free for two academic terms , or USD 120 otherwise.
  • Visa fee:  USD 60  (refundable by the Center). Visa fee: USD 60 (refundable by the Center).

Learn Arabic Through Travel and Discovering Jordan

  • Discover Aqaba – Jordan’s Gateway to the Red Sea Discover Aqaba – Jordan’s Gateway to the Red Sea
  • A Magical Journey to the Rose-Red City of Petra A Magical Journey to the Rose-Red City of Petra
  • The Dead Sea… Nature’s Unique Therapeutic Resort The Dead Sea… Nature’s Unique Therapeutic Resort
  • Wadi Mujib | An Adventure Between Water and Nature Wadi Mujib | An Adventure Between Water and Nature
  • Jerash and Ajloun… Where the Spirit of History Meets the Beauty of Nature Jerash and Ajloun… Where the Spirit of History Meets the Beauty of Nature
  • Between the Theater and the Citadel… Discovering History and Tasting the Flavors of Heritage Between the Theater and the Citadel… Discovering History and Tasting the Flavors of Heritage
  • Al-Maghtas… The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ and a Unique Spiritual Experience Al-Maghtas… The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ and a Unique Spiritual Experience
  • As-Salt and Madaba: Where Heritage Meets Art As-Salt and Madaba: Where Heritage Meets Art
  • An Exceptional Dinner in a Warm, Family Atmosphere Hosted by Mr. Faris Awad An Exceptional Dinner in a Warm, Family Atmosphere Hosted by Mr. Faris Awad

Why Is the Modern Language Center Your Best Choice?

At the Modern Language Center, we combine more than **50 years of experience** with an immersive learning journey designed specifically for international students. Through expert instructors, vibrant cultural activities, and real-life language practice, we help you build confidence from day one.</p> <p>With educational trips across Jordan, a supportive community, and on-campus student housing, the Modern Language Center becomes more than just an institute—it becomes your **second home**.</p> <p>Whether you are starting from scratch or aiming for fluency, we provide you with the tools, the environment, and the motivation you need to succeed.<br />

  • More than 50 years of experience and excellence in language education More than 50 years of experience and excellence in language education
  • A highly qualified and professional teaching staff A highly qualified and professional teaching staff
  • A curriculum focused on conversation and communication A curriculum focused on conversation and communication
  • **Training and research opportunities to support academic and professional development **Training and research opportunities to support academic and professional development
  • Full immersion in the local culture in all its details Full immersion in the local culture in all its details
  • Educational field trips covering various regions across Jordan Educational field trips covering various regions across Jordan
  • On-campus student housing with comprehensive care and support On-campus student housing with comprehensive care and support
  • A supportive environment bringing together students from diverse backgrounds and cultures A supportive environment bringing together students from diverse backgrounds and cultures