ALIF: Arabic Language in Focus is a scientific journal published by Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab, Fakultas Tarbiyah, ISIMU Pacitan. It publishes two issues every year (February and August). The aim and scope of this journal focus on the research related to the current issues faced by Arabic language learners and instructors, both from the linguistic and pedagogical realms. All manuscripts will go through a double-blind review before publication.