The Auditory Approach for Developing Arabic Speaking Skills
A Qualitative Study
Keywords:
Arabic learning, Core model, language environment, listening input, Speaking skillsAbstract
This study examines the role of listening to short Arabic audio clips as a primary input in developing Arabic speaking skills and fostering a linguistic environment at Ma'had Al-Tibyan. The study aims to analyze how listening activities are implemented and how they contribute to students' speaking development within an immersive language environment. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving students, teachers, and supervisors selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that systematic and repeated exposure to short, authentic Arabic audio materials significantly enhances students’ pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and ability to imitate and produce spoken Arabic. This effectiveness is attributed not only to the availability of comprehensible input but also to its integration with social interaction and contextual language use within the dormitory environment. The study concludes that listening becomes more effective when transformed from a passive activity into an interactive learning process that supports meaningful communication. The findings reinforce the complementary roles of input, interaction, and output in second language acquisition and provide practical insights for strengthening Arabic language teaching programs in immersive educational settings.
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