Mohammed Mhmood Al Matalka
Arabic lecturers, Rabdan academy
malmatalka@ra.ac.ae
Dr. Mohammad Al Dwakat
Assistant professor, Rabdan academy
maldowaikat@ra.ac.ae
Mowafaq Riyad Nawaf Migdadi
Professor of Arabic Literature / Modern Literature & Criticism, The world Islamic Sciences & Education University, Mowafaq.migdadi@wise.edu.jo
Abstract
: This study aimed to identify the effect of an interactive e-book on teaching Arabic to non-native speakers enhancing language skills (listening, speaking, Reading, and Writing). To accomplish the study's objective, this research adopted a descriptive- analytical method. The study sample consisted of 242 Arabic teachers of the non-native speakers, who work in the educational institutions in Jordan. The findings showed that based on the evaluations of Arabic teachers for non-native speakers for the importance of interactive e-book in terms of development of linguistics skills as a whole (listening, speaking, Reading, and Writing) were in a high degree. The findings also found there is a statistically significant effect of the demographic variables including gender, qualification, and experience with varied degrees in terms of the importance of interactive e-book at enhancing language skills (listening, speaking, Reading, Writing) as a whole. Many recommendations are highlighted to encourage the use of e-book and future studies in this regard.
Keywords:
: E-Book, Teaching Arabic language Skills, Non-Native Speakers
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