Want to Learn Arabic? Carla El Khoury is Transforming Arabic Education at the University of Oslo

Bridging Cultures: Carla El Khoury’s Journey in Arabic Language Education at the University of Oslo In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, host Robin Ayub engages in a fascinating conversation with Carla El Khoury, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the Arabic program at the University of Oslo. Join us as Carla shares her inspiring journey from Lebanon to the United States and eventually to Norway, where she now imparts her vast knowledge of the Arabic language. Discover the challenges and rewards of teaching Arabic, the role of AI in language education, and the importance of cultural immersion. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Carla El Khoury’s Background and Journey 05:45 - Teaching Arabic at the University of Oslo 10:20 - Challenges in Learning Arabic 15:00 - The Role of AI in Language Teaching 20:30 - Importance of  ...