Hallie’s Favorite Experience was Learning from Her Arabic Teacher
My teacher Dina has made my learning experience so amazing. She is wonderful and I look forward to learning from her and speaking to her every class!
This is Hallie’s story about learning Arabic as an expat from the USA. She studied with UCAN for 5 months and works as an English teacher.
What inspired you to start studying Arabic?
What inspired me first was when I discovered my love for the Arab world! I think Arabic is a beautiful and rich language and I desire to be able to connect with the people and their culture through their language.
What has your experience been like at UCAN?
My experience at UCAN has been wonderful. It’s been a really safe and comfortable place for me to dive into learning this beautiful language.
Tell us one of your favorite experiences or memories at UCAN? My teacher! My teacher Dina has made my learning experience so amazing. She is wonderful and I look forward to learning from her and speaking to her every class! Also, one time we did a conversation class almost all in Arabic and that was very encouraging and fun! This was definitely a favorite experience of mine as I got to meet two new people all while speaking in Arabic.
How has this program impacted your daily life/and or career? This program has given me confidence to practice my Arabic outside of class when I’m in the street and doing daily life. The structure of this program has helped me be successful in my growing in the language. This program has helped me get a very good foundation in the language, allowing me to learn quickly.
What would you tell someone who is considering studying at UCAN?
What should other potential students know?
I would recommend my teacher Dina ;). For someone who is considering studying at UCAN I would say, do it! Arabic is a very difficult language but it is so rewarding to learn and UCAN really gives such a good structure to learning the language so you don’t feel too overwhelmed as you’re going through the levels. It’s a beautiful place where beautiful relationships are formed as you’re learning this BEAUTIFUL language! (:
