Effectiveness of an electronic program based on English language with some pictures for Arabic learning as a foreign language

Abstract

This research paper aimed to know the effect of using electronic program based on English language mixed with some pictures as facilitating tool for Arabic learning as a foreign language (AFL). The sample of study consists of 12 American students belonging to Arabic families selected from Auburn elementary schools of average age 12 years old. The place of study was a lecture hall in the Islamic center of Auburn City, Alabama State, USA. The participants were exposed to Pre and Post Arabic language tests, as well as, scale of attitude toward Arabic learning. The paired t test and chi-square was used for data analysis. The results revealed that, using of electronic program based on English language mixed with some pictures had highly significant (p ≤ 0.001) effect on enhancing the Arabic learning, as well as, it led to an increase in the tendency of students towards the desire to learn Arabic.

Keywords: Electronic program, Arabic as foreign language, achievement test, first language.

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