Difficulties of Arabic Learning for Non-Native Speakers in the Schools of the Kurdistan Region

(The preparatory stage as a model)

Abstract

Arabic language is one of the most important languages   in the world. It is the language of the Holy Qur’an and the language of scholars, writers, thinkers and philosophers.  In addition, it is an official language in many Arab countries, and is used in many Muslim regions to teach and understand Islam.  Therefore, teaching Arabic language to non-native speakers is one of the most important things that should be given attention. Arabic language helps to understand Arab culture and its history, and helps communication and understanding between different people and cultures.   This research deals with the difficulties and problems faced by the students of the schools of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq "the preparatory stage as a model", and the research aims to reveal the causes of the difficulties, and tries to find appropriate solutions to address the difficulties.  This study has a great importance Because it helps teachers to teach students Arabic language better, and to overcome the difficulties of learning Arabic language among students.  This research follows the descriptive analytical approach in studying the difficulties.  It relies on students' opinions through a questionnaire aimed at collecting data on the problem.  The nature of the study necessitated that it be divided into two sections preceded by an introduction and a short preface. As for the two sections, they are:

The first topic: the theoretical framework and previous studies. This topic deals with the four skills of teaching Arabic language (listening, speaking, reading, writing), Methods of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. He presented some previous studies and commented on them.

The second topic: the difficulties of learning Arabic language, the students' view, "a Practical study".

   The study reached several results, including that many middle school students in the Kurdistan Region are facing difficulties in learning Arabic language, especially in speaking skills.  that most of the students suggest changing the curriculum and preparing the teachers; To overcome the difficulties of learning Arabic language.