The purpose of this study was to review the reported literature regarding Arabic language programs. It gives an overview of the historical background of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) programs. It also provided a brief description of the Arabic language and its characteristics, and how they might cause some difficulties. Specifically, the diglossic phenomenon in Arabic programs and how Arabic programs deal with diglossia was discussed. Pedagogical factors, such as the lack of clearly articulated objectives in TAFL, the lack of coordination between Arabic programs, the lack of experienced and qualified teachers, the shortage of materials and resources and insufficient presentation of Arab culture in (TAFL) programs were also discussed

The purpose of this study was to review the reported literature regarding Arabic language programs. It gives an overview of the historical background of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) programs. It also provided a brief description of the Arabic language and its characteristics, and how...