Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language: An Overview of Key Word Method

Abstract

Teaching Arabic in the context of foreign language through the (Key Word Method) has long history of teaching. The same is the case in the context of Afghanistan schools and colleges. The Key Word Method for teaching Arabic language particularly for building up a powerful vocabulary is quite historical. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effectiveness of the (Key Word Method) in teaching and learning Arabic language in Afghan schools and colleges where Arabic language is treated as a subject in order to fulfill the criteria of foreign language learning. The study is based comprehensive library research and the personal experience of the research in teaching Arabic language starting from secondary school level to B.A. university level. The study finds that Key Word Method is designed to overcome the challenges of learning Arabic, so that they become motivated in achieving their learning target and become innovative in their learning activities.