Challenges and opportunities for learning Arabic: Insights from non-native students in Indonesian higher education

Muassomah, Muassomah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0177-8896, Hakim, Arief Rahman ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2669-965X and Yahaya, Mohd Firdaus bin (2025) Challenges and opportunities for learning Arabic: Insights from non-native students in Indonesian higher education. Lisania: Journal of Arabic Education and Literature, 9 (1). pp. 95-111. ISSN 2580-1716

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Abstract

This study investigates the challenges and opportunities faced by non-native students in Indonesia in learning Arabic. With a focus on the context of higher education, this study uses a qualitative approach to analyze students' experiences in facing obstacles that may arise during the Arabic learning process. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations, enabling a deep understanding of the dynamics of Arabic language learning among non-native students. The results of this study provide an overview of challenges such as vocabulary acquisition, speech, and language environment, as well as differences in language structure. Meanwhile, it also identifies opportunities such as the development of cross-cultural communication skills and the strengthening of academic skills. The implications of these findings could provide a foundation for the development of more effective curriculum and learning strategies to support non-native students in overcoming challenges and taking advantage of opportunities in Arabic language learning.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Challenges; Opportunities; Arabic Learning; Non-native Student
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2003 Language Studies > 200318 Middle Eastern Languages 20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2003 Language Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of Arabic Language and Letters
Depositing User:	M.Pd I. Arief Rahman Hakim
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2025 14:19

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