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Advancing the value of teaching and learning Arabic as a global language. QFI is an independent organization based in Washington, DC, United States.

QFI works to increase access to research-informed Arabic instruction for educators and students. With extensive experience working in the Americas, the United Kingdom (UK), and Europe, QFI has established networks of educators, administrators, students, researchers, and other experts in language learning.

08/27/2026

As we celebrate nearly two decades of supporting Arabic language education, we're revisiting resources that have inspired creativity, curiosity, and exploration.

This week we are highlighting available resources for Arabic language educators, including Chatty Mats, Schemes of Work, and a new blog featuring reflections and resources for Arabic education in the UK.

Explore this week’s featured resources: https://www.qfi.org/news/looking-back-moving-forward-arabic-language-resources/

08/25/2026

As we celebrate nearly two decades of supporting Arabic language education, we're revisiting resources that have inspired creativity, curiosity, and exploration. This week, we're highlighting QFI's collection of Arabic language infographics.

Infographics can be key classroom resources, as visual resources can help make language learning more engaging and accessible for students.

Check out the gallery to find and download familiar favorites and new additions: https://www.qfi.org/resources/infographics/

As QFI reflects on nearly two decades of advancing Arabic language education, we continue to celebrate educators, studen...

08/19/2026

08/12/2026

As QFI reflects on nearly two decades of advancing Arabic language education, we continue to celebrate educators, students, schools, researchers, and partners along with the work that has strengthened our community. This week, we explore resources that examine how research and collaboration can strengthen Arabic language teaching.

These resources highlight how educators and researchers can learn from one another to strengthen classroom practice, professional learning, and the future of Arabic language education.

Explore this week’s featured resources: https://www.qfi.org/news/looking-back-moving-forward-research-practice/

08/05/2026

As QFI reflects on nearly two decades of advancing Arabic language education, we continue to celebrate educators, students, schools, researchers, and partners, along with the work that has strengthened our community.

This week, we are highlighting resources that explore student motivation and engagement in Arabic language learning.

Explore this week’s featured resources: https://www.qfi.org/news/looking-back-moving-forward-student-motivation/

07/29/2026

As QFI reflects on nearly two decades of advancing Arabic language education, we continue to celebrate the educators, students, schools, researchers, and partners along with the work that has strengthened our community.

This week, we're highlighting resources that explore the role of assessment in Arabic language education.

Explore this week’s featured resources: https://www.qfi.org/news/looking-back-moving-forward-assessment/

07/22/2026

This week, we're highlighting resources exploring one of the most widely discussed topics in Arabic language education: multiglossia in the classroom.

As educators continue to examine how Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and regional varieties can be considered in teaching and assessment, we're sharing blogs, podcasts, and research that reflect a range of perspectives on the topic.

Explore this week’s featured resources: https://www.qfi.org/news/looking-back-moving-forward-multiglossia/

07/15/2026

Looking Back, Moving Forward

This week we're celebrating Tilemaker, a free interactive resource that combines creativity, geometry, and cultural exploration.

Learners design colorful geometric patterns. Used in Arabic, art, or STEM classrooms, Tilemaker encourages creativity and meaningful cultural learning.
Browse some community-created designs for inspiration, then create your own!

Explore Tilemaker: https://www.qfi.org/tilemaker/

07/08/2026

Celebrating student creativity in Arabic!

As part of our Looking Back, Moving Forward series, we're recognizing the winners of the 2026 Arabic Short Story Contest and reflecting on the impact of the Arabic Speaking Competition.

From imaginative storytelling to confident spoken communication, these opportunities helped students strengthen their Arabic while expressing their own unique voices.

Congratulations to all of this year's participants and winners, and thank you to the educators who continue to inspire the next generation of Arabic learners.

Read more and meet this year's winners: https://www.qfi.org/news/looking-back-moving-forward-student-creativity/

07/02/2026

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Student Journeys

Through shared stories and resources we are highlighting and celebrating the many ways educators, researchers, students, schools, and partners have advanced Arabic language education.

This week we are featuring three students whose stories illustrate the many paths Arabic learning can take.

Read on: https://www.qfi.org/news/looking-back-moving-forward-student-journeys/

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