Arabic Bayan Institute for Teaching Arabic: innovation in Arabic learning

Interview with Dr. Mutair Husain Al-Malki, Supervisor at Arabic Bayan Institute for Teaching Arabic

Can you tell us about Arabic Bayan Institute for Teaching Arabic?

Arabic Bayan Institute for Teaching Arabic is a specialized school teaching Arabic language using the most innovative and revolutionary method proprietary to the institute.

The program has been developed three years ago. The method consists of the written manual – a book – and an e-learning web based application.

Students study Arabic for four or five months, which is enough to be able to speak Arabic clearly. We start by teaching the sounds in Arabic systematically – in my opinion the most difficult part.

Later, the students learn how to read and write letter by letter. This is a fast way to learn Arabic as it is an easy program. Also on our website, we have an electronic e-learning program where you can listen to audio files, and practice speaking and reading. Many students studying Arabic improve their language skills this way.

Due to huge demand, the Institute has just opened up two new branches in the UAE and Jordan. The strategy is to open another one in Turkey, Ankara, in the near future.

The institute developed one of the most innovative and most sophisticated e-learning program for Arabic. Many professionals in Australia, America, Britain, Canada, and China enquire about the program. Many experts say that Arabic is difficult but with this program Arabic is easy.

Did you invent this program?

The institute developed this program. If you look at the written documents – our teaching book – learning Arabic starts with just one letter at a time and there are seven pages just for this one letter.

The most important element in any language is get a solid foundation and that is the base for our program. When the letter is finished, students will remember how to write it and read it for life. In addition, the program on the website is in English and in Arabic.

Why should people learn Arabic? What is the added value?

Arabic is spoken by more than 250 million people. Many people need to study Arabic because they are Muslims. Furthermore, it is increasingly becoming the language for business and tourism. The GCC markets are opening for foreign investments and more people recognize this region as the future business hub.

Contrary to common opinion, many high-net worth individuals and businesspersons in the region do prefer Arabic to English. Arabic is still the business language in the region. Foreign investors, partners and managers that speak Arabic possess a tremendous competitive advantage for life.

The institute is about to start an intensive course for 200 Chinese students to speak Arabic.

Why are the Chinese now learning Arabic?

The Chinese need to make connections in the Arabic speaking world. They want to do business with us and so they need to teach their people Arabic. Many Muslim people in China also need to study Arabic.

When a student learns the language in UAE, KSA or Jordan, then goes back home to teach then it is to work. He can become a trainer or a representative. By learning with our program, you can communicate with any company in Arabic.

Tell us about your program and why you think it is the best program for teaching Arabic in Saudi Arabia?

From our experience, visiting international experts as well as references, it is clear that our program is one of the best Arabic language programs available in the Middle East.

How fast can you teach?

It takes an average a month before being able to read and write. To further perfect the skill, you need an additional5 months. We guarantee that you would be able to speak Arabic in 6 months.

Also with this program, many people from other schools come here for just one month and learn to read and write in Arabic well. Many people study at universities, but decide to come and study here with us for a month or two to improve and they have told me that this is a good course.

Do you also sell your program online if people want to learn online?

Yes, you can choose the online program if you want.