Language Mentors International

08/02/2026

New Free Iraqi and Levantine Arabic Learning Resources Now Available

​We're excited to share that our Iraqi Arabic and Levantine Arabic textbook projects are now complete and available for free!

The Student and Teacher Editions (PDF), along with the interactive e-Textbooks featuring audio and interactive learning activities, are now available on the LMI website.

Iraqi Arabic: https://languagementors.org/iraqi-textbooks

Levantine Arabic: https://languagementors.org/levantine-textbooks

This milestone was made possible through the support of the International Research and Studies Program, U.S. Department of Education, and the dedication of the entire LMI team and all of our talented contributors. Thank you to everyone who helped bring these projects to life!

11/28/2025

Exciting Announcement!
After more than two years of dedication, collaboration, and hard work, we are thrilled to release the Iraqi Arabic Novice Textbook in e-format!
This innovative e-textbook comes with built-in audio files, interactive activities, and flashcards designed to help learners build their language skills in an enjoyable and effective way.
Each lesson includes two integrated sections:
· Section 1: Exposure to the Iraqi Arabic dialect
· Section 2: The same content presented in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
This dual approach allows learners to clearly see the differences between the two varieties of Arabic while strengthening overall proficiency.
PDF versions—both Student and Teacher editions—will be available in just a few days.
Access the e-textbook here:

07/18/2025

Now accepting applications:
NCLA is seeking freelance language testers! If you speak one of the listed languages, are available on weekdays by phone, and have an interest in language assessments, apply today: https://www.nationalcenterforlanguageassessment.org/ilr-opi-candidate-application

06/06/2025

04/28/2025

03/22/2025

Characteristics of Language Immersion in STARTALK Student Programs
Farid Saydee, PhD
https://www.heritagelanguageschools.org/media/files/Heritage-Brief_2025_Characteristics-of-Language-Immersion-in-STARTALK-Student-Programs-ev-leh.pdf

03/20/2025

Happy New Year! نوروز مبارک