What lessons can other languages provide Arabic teachers? In this episode of All Things Arabic, Ann Marie Gunter, a World Language Consultant in North Carolina, discusses how other global languages like Mandarin overcame challenges that now face Arabic language programs, and strategies to boost enrollment, from offering online classes to Seal of Biliteracy programs to building teacher capacity.References:North Caroline Arabic Teachers Council: https://tarheels.live/ncatc/#:~:text=Established%20in%202021%2C%20the%20North,language%20programs%20across%20the%20state. North Carolina Virtual Public School: https://ncvps.org/Critical Needs Languages: https://exchanges.state.gov/clsSeal of Biliteracy: https://sealofbiliteracy.org/Arabic Honor Society: https://www.qfi.org/students/arabic-honor-society/Glossary of terms:FLANC - Foreign Language Association of North Carolina: https://www.flanc.org/CLTA-NC - Chinese Language Teacher Association of North Carolina: https://cltanc.com/Contact information We welcome comments or suggestions. Contact us at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Qatar Foundation International (QFI). Follow us on: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

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