Academics

MALIC Leadership 

At the head of MALIC’s academic administration, curricular innovation and institutional development is Dr. Khalid Al-Gudah.

Dr. Al-Gudah has a long history of experience in the field of Arabic Language Pedagogy for Non-Native Speakers, which has also been the focus of all of his graduate and post-graduate research. While teaching Arabic to foreign students at the University of Jordan-Jubeiha for 8 years, Dr. Al-Gudah served as the Coordinator and Primary Instructor for the British and Australian Diplomats Program from 2003-2008.

Dr. Al-Gudah went on to serve as chair of the university’s Arabic Language Department for Non-Native Speakers for another 2 years before leaving the University of Jordan to found MALIC in 2010. Dr. Al-Gudah has published numerous articles in his field in addition to his dissertations dealing with topics such as “Arabic Instruction for Non-Native Diplomats” and “First Language Effect and Influence on Non-Native Arabic Learners.” A few of Dr. Al-Gudah’s more notable former students include His Excellency Peter Millett a former British Ambassador to Jordan, Dominique Hyde UNICEF’s former representative for Jordan, John Casson a former British Ambassador to Egypt British and Rohan Titus a former Australian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission.

Books and Curricula

Books and Curricula 
A central pillar in the MALIC Center’s operations and a significant portion of its time and resources are dedicated to the development of our original, in-house curricula and books, All of our materials are available for purchase to enrolled students at the center.
The center has produced three series of textbooks by Dr. Khalid in total of 21 books  that cover:

  • 9 different levels of Media Arabic.
  • 9 different levels of Modern Standard Arabic MALIC’s Al-‘Arabiyya Al-TawaaSuliyya series. 
  • 3 different levels of Levantine Colloquial Arabic 
  • Dr. Khalid also the Author of the curricula that are especially designed to meet the needs of our diplomat students’ levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2.
    We have specially designed materials of grammar that can be taught in very modern ways to improve all students’ skills and fill their linguistic gaps.

    In all of our publications, we imbue our skill-based teaching philosophy and our advanced pedagogical methodologies, to make our students well-rounded, competent speakers of Arabic regardless of which series they focus on

Methodology

Language skills and intercultural awareness are essential in the process of learning foreign languages. However, many students tend to focus on grammar rather than the four skills of the language, resulting in a gap between what is learnt in the class and what is outside. So, if you are looking for a place where Arabic is taught through a carefully selected combination of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities, then MALIC center is the best choice to study in.
In MALIC, instructors are well- trained to teach Arabic for non-native speakers, and to work with students to fill the gaps that remain in their language acquisition. Equally important, our lessons are based on a mixture of methods and approaches to meet the different needs of learners. After tens of years of experience in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, we have developed different curricula of standard Arabic, media Arabic and colloquial Arabic; each of which provides training at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. In addition, students are provided with extra activities weekly such as cultural classes, trips and excursions, language partners and accommodation. Such activities help them deeply understand the Jordanian culture and converse in Arabic.
Here is to say, if you are interested in Arabic and looking for a stunning experience where you can develop and utilize your language skills, we encourage you to apply right away to one of the programs offered on the website.

Our Team

Our teachers at MALIC have experience and depth in the field of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Additionally, academic certifications and accolades including master degrees with distinguished graduation rankings. Teachers possess abilities such as:

  • All of the teachers at MALIC have a vast knowledge of Arab cultures and many other cultures.
  • Teachers stay up to date with current events as well historical events.
  • Instructors have a vast knowledge of the Arabic Language and all its features.
  • All instructors have a strong foundation in the English Language, along with other languages, allowing them to understand the differences in languages helping make a plan catered to needs of each individual.
  • They use modern teaching methods in teaching Arabic, which assists in designing a curriculum that enhances language abilities in reading, writing, and speaking. 
  • They attend a comprehensive training program that focuses on teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Furthermore, focus on the interaction between teacher and student. At MALIC, instructors strive to provide a healthy learning environment where students can flourish while having fun doing so.
  • Teachers prioritize making each student feel comfortable and welcome regardless of gender, race, culture, and religion. To ensure this, MALIC team will make accommodations.

Teachers at MALIC Center keep an open line of communication with their students during specific office hours android outside to answer their questions and help with their needs.