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Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29854725     DOI : https://doi.org/10.23971/jallt
Core Subject : Education, Social,
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal and follows a double-blind review policy. This journal is published by the the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training (FTIK), State Islamic Institut (IAIN) of Palangka Raya. The scope of JALLT addresses Arabic Language Teaching (ALT) areas in the context of Arabic as a foreign and second language, such as: ALT pedagogy ALT and learning resources ALT and teacher professional development Innovation in ALT Language assessment Technology-based ALT Literacy education in ALT The official language of the manuscript to be published in the JALLT journal is multilingual (English and Arabic).
Articles 51 Documents
Curriculum Foundations for Arabic Language Education in the AI Era: Holistic, Juridical, and Technological Perspectives Nugraha, Adhia; Syafe'i, Isop
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v3i2.395

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Arabic Language Education (ALE) in Indonesia faces a persistent gap between curricular goals and actual learner proficiency, exacerbated by limited integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in instruction. This study investigates how AI can transform ALE in Indonesia by aligning technological innovation with cultural and spiritual values. Employing a qualitative exploratory design, the research integrates documentary analysis, meta-synthesis, and comparative case studies from Malaysia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia three nations leading in AI adoption for Arabic instruction. It also draws empirical data from an AI-assisted pilot project at Fatimah Azzahro Islamic Boarding School, West Java. Results reveal that intelligent tutoring systems, personalized learning platforms, and spiritually embedded AI tools significantly enhance engagement, retention, and contextual understanding. The Indonesian pilot recorded a 77% rise in student engagement and 67% in long-term retention, demonstrating the effectiveness of culturally responsive AI integration. Comparative insights highlight the need for a hybrid paradigm combining AI with value-based education rooted in national ideology and Qur’anic ethics. The study advocates for a holistic ALE framework that bridges philosophical ideals with scalable, technology-driven solutions. This model positions Indonesia to develop an ALE system that is globally competitive, spiritually grounded, and responsive to the demands of Society 5.0.
An Analysis of the Use of Transitive and Intransitive Verbs in Arabic: A Quantitative Descriptive Study of University Students in Malaysia: تحليل استخدام الأفعال المتعدية واللازمة في اللغة العربية: دراسة وصفية كمية لطلبة جامعة بماليزيا Mohamad Rofian Ismail; Aiman Hakim Azemaizan; Azman Che Mat
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i1.402

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This study addresses a research gap concerning the limited empirical evidence on learners’ understanding and use of transitive and intransitive verbs in Arabic as a foreign language, particularly within the Malaysian higher education context. The study aims to examine students’ levels of comprehension and usage patterns of these verb types, as well as to identify related morphological difficulties. Adopting a quantitative descriptive approach, data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 91 undergraduate students enrolled in the LG 242 course at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS, focusing on mean scores and standard deviations to determine students’ levels of understanding and usage. The findings indicate that students demonstrate a generally high level of understanding of transitive and intransitive verbs, with mean scores ranging from 3.60 to 4.14. However, persistent difficulties were identified in accurately distinguishing between the two verb types, largely due to insufficient mastery of Arabic morphological systems. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of morphological understanding with the functional use of verbs in daily communication, an aspect that has received limited attention in previous research. The findings contribute to the literature on Arabic language pedagogy and offer practical implications for enhancing instructional and assessment strategies in teaching Arabic morphology at the tertiary level.
Teaching the Art of Introduction: Barāʾat al-Istihlāl as a Strategy in Arabic Language Pedagogy Menik Mahmudah; Nur Hanifansyah; Nur Aunie Batrisya
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i1.404

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In Arabic language pedagogy, students often demonstrate adequate grammatical accuracy yet struggle to produce introductions that are thematically coherent, rhetorically engaging, and contextually appropriate, reflecting a limited integration of classical rhetorical principles in modern writing instruction. This study explores the pedagogical value of Barāʾat al-Istihlāl, a classical rhetorical device traditionally used in Arabic literature to craft meaningful openings, within the context of modern Arabic language teaching. Conducted at Pondok Pesantren Darullughah Wadda’wah with 30 male Aliyah-level students, the research employed a qualitative design involving classroom observations, focus group discussions, and interviews. Findings reveal that practicing rhetorical openings not only enhanced students’ ability to write coherent and stylistically engaging introductions but also enriched their vocabulary, with learners acquiring ten to fifteen new lexical items per session. Furthermore, the practice cultivated emotional sensitivity, training students to align openings with appropriate moods and contexts such as using uplifting language for joyful occasions or solemn expressions for serious ones thereby fostering both linguistic awareness and rhetorical taste (al-Ḥass al-Lughawī wa al-Dhawq al-Balāghī). The study concludes that Barāʾat al-Istihlāl is a powerful pedagogical strategy that bridges classical rhetorical heritage with contemporary education, offering dual benefits for written composition and oral communication. Implications suggest its integration into writing classes and public speaking training to enhance students’ linguistic competence, cultural sensitivity, and persuasive ability.
Scaffolding Arabic Syntax Learning: An Examination of Introductory Nahwu Materials for Novice Students Muhamad Solehudin; Aufa Hanin Salsabil; Sultan Abdus Syakur
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i1.408

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This study investigates the pedagogical structure and scaffolding mechanisms within Pengantar Belajar Ilmu Nahwu by Al-Habib Hasan bin Ahmad Baharun, a foundational Arabic syntax textbook widely used in pesantren education in Indonesia. While previous studies on Arabic grammar learning have primarily emphasized external scaffolding through instructional strategies or digital technologies, limited attention has been paid to the internal scaffolding embedded within traditional nahwu textbooks themselves. Grounded in Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory and the scaffolding framework of Wood, Bruner, and Ross, this qualitative content analysis examines how the text sequentially supports novice learners in mastering Arabic syntax. The findings identify three interrelated scaffolding stages conceptual, procedural, and integrative through which syntactic awareness is progressively developed using simplified examples, repetitive sentence patterns, and contextualized explanations. A distinctive pedagogical feature of the book is its early emphasis on phonological recognition (ḍammah, fatḥah, and kasrah) prior to introducing abstract grammatical terminology, which functions as a cognitive bridge for beginners. The study concludes that Pengantar Belajar Ilmu Nahwu exemplifies an effective model of internal scaffolding, demonstrating how traditional Arabic grammar materials can align with contemporary educational psychology to support novice syntax learning in pesantren and similar educational contexts.
Repeat After Me: Affective Scaffolding for Arabic Speaking Fluency Segaf Baharun; Moh. Tohiri Habib; Nurul Azira; Adham Hasif
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i1.413

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Despite the widespread use of repetition in Arabic speaking instruction, empirical research examining its affective scaffolding dimension particularly teacher vocal modulation as an emotional and psychomotor support remains limited.This study investigates the role of affective scaffolding in enhancing Arabic speaking fluency through the “Repeat After Me” technique in a pesantren-based classroom. Using a quasi-experimental mixed-method design, sixty male students were divided into experimental and control groups over eight weeks of instruction. The experimental group received teacher-guided vocal scaffolding involving tone modulation, rhythmic pacing, and empathetic feedback, while the control group practiced standard repetition. Quantitative results revealed significant improvements in fluency (Cohen’s d = 0.89) and a notable reduction in language anxiety among the experimental group. Qualitative findings from interviews indicated that collective repetition fostered emotional safety, enjoyment, and imitation of native-like pronunciation, despite physical fatigue. The integration of affective and psychomotor elements transformed repetition into an engaging, embodied learning process that strengthened confidence and rhythmical accuracy. This study concludes that teacher vocal modulation functions as both an emotional regulator and a psychomotor model, offering a holistic framework for Arabic language pedagogy that unites sound, emotion, and bodily expression.
“Pretending to Be Cikgu”: Role Reversal Pedagogy in Peer-Led Arabic Vocabulary Learning in Malaysia Masnun Masnun; Ahmad Durrun Nafis; Syaza Auni Irdyna
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i1.506

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Conventional Arabic vocabulary instruction in many Islamic secondary schools remains predominantly teacher-centered, relying heavily on memorization and teacher-led repetition, which often results in limited learner engagement, weak active retrieval, and low long-term vocabulary retention particularly in verb-based forms with complex morphological patterns. Responding to these pedagogical limitations, this study investigates the impact of role reversal pedagogy implemented through peer-led choral recitation in Arabic vocabulary learning within a Malaysian educational context. The instructional practice, locally conceptualized as “Pretending to Be Cikgu,” assigns selected students to temporarily assume the role of teacher by leading their peers in collective recitation of verb-based vocabulary drawn from Kitab Af‘āl al-Yawmiyyah. Employing a qualitative classroom-based research design, data were collected through classroom observations, student reflections, and teacher field notes. The findings reveal that peer-led choral recitation enhances learner engagement, collective participation, and vocabulary internalization. Students acting as instructional leaders demonstrated higher levels of responsibility, confidence, and active retrieval, while peers benefited from structured repetition and reduced speaking anxiety. The approach functioned as both a cognitive and social scaffold, reinforcing memory consolidation of morphologically inflected Arabic verbs and fostering a collaborative learning environment. The study concludes that role reversal pedagogy offers a learner-centered instructional model that addresses key shortcomings of conventional vocabulary instruction by shifting responsibility from teacher to students, promoting deeper lexical internalization and socially distributed learner autonomy in Arabic vocabulary learning.
The Role of the Language Courses Department in Supporting Listening Readiness among Novice Arabic Learners in a Pesantren Ahmad Farhan Rif'an Najib; Faqih Nur Fahmi; Yoke Suryadarma; Zidane Taqiyyurrahman; Ikhwan Achmadi; Khansa Nabila
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i2.514

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This study aims to examine the role of the Language Courses Department (LCD) as a supporting institution in the development of listening readiness among novice Arabic learners in a pesantren context. Although Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor provides an intensive Arabic-speaking environment, many new students still struggle to comprehend spoken Arabic, indicating that exposure alone is insufficient. This condition underscores the need for institutional support that fosters learners’ psychological, cognitive, and behavioral readiness for listening. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation involving LCD administrators, tutors, and novice learners. Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. The findings show that LCD performs a multidimensional role as mentor, mediator, motivator, and inspirator through structured listening activities, graded audio-visual materials, interactive practice, and emotional-academic support. These efforts reduce listening anxiety, enhance familiarity with spoken Arabic, improve attentional focus, and encourage responsive learner behavior. Rather than yielding immediate achievement gains, LCD programs function as preparatory support that strengthens listening readiness as a foundation for effective language immersion and formal instruction.
Arabic Speaking Class Student’s Perception Towards Oral Corrective Feedback Azwir Azwir; Ahmad Arifin Bin Sapar; Zulkhairi Zulkhairi; Muhammad Yasir
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i2.520

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This study investigated university students' perceptions of oral corrective feedback (OCF) in Arabic speaking classes at State Islamic University Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh. Employing a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve purposively selected students from a cohort of seventy enrolled in Arabic speaking courses at an Islamic higher education institution in Indonesia. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's (2006) thematic analysis framework. The findings revealed that students unanimously perceived OCF as essential for their Arabic speaking development. Explicit correction emerged as the most preferred feedback type, particularly among lower-achieving students, while high-achieving students favored clarification requests that promote self-repair. Students' affective responses were shaped primarily by the timing and manner of delivery, with post-performance and collective feedback strongly preferred over mid-performance correction, which triggered anxiety and embarrassment. OCF was perceived to improve phonological accuracy, morphosyntactic precision, self-monitoring capability, and speaking confidence. The study recommends that instructors diversify feedback strategies according to learners' proficiency levels and prioritize supportive, post-performance delivery to maximize pedagogical effectiveness.
Integrating Song-Based Multimedia into Arabic Listening Instruction: Development, Validation, and Effectiveness Testing Lika Harnika; Mamluatu Solihah; Sutaman Sutaman
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i2.521

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Listening is a fundamental language skill that supports the development of overall communicative competence; however, Arabic listening instruction in secondary schools often remains constrained by conventional teaching approaches and limited use of engaging learning media. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of song-based video media for improving students’ Arabic listening skills. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) approach, the study adopted the ADDIE model, encompassing analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The developed media integrated Arabic songs, synchronized subtitles, visual animations, and scaffolded listening activities grounded in multimedia learning principles. The product was validated by media and content experts before being implemented with 24 eighth-grade students at MTs Al-Hidayah Batu, Indonesia. Data were collected through observations, interviews, validation questionnaires, student response surveys, and pretest–posttest assessments. Expert validation indicated that the media was pedagogically and technically feasible, achieving scores of 90% from the media expert and 80% from the content expert. The effectiveness results revealed a significant improvement in listening performance, with mean scores increasing from 53.54 to 81.45 and an average N-Gain score of 0.60, indicating moderate effectiveness. The findings suggest that song-based video media provides an engaging and effective approach to enhancing Arabic listening skills and contributes to the advancement of technology-enhanced Arabic language learning
Integrating The ASSURE Model in Animation Based Differentiated Instruction for Arabic Language Learning Yasmadi Yasmadi; Sri Indah Lestari; Ilya Husna; David D Perrodin
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i2.522

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An appropriate and student-centered learning strategy is highly needed, especially to accommodate the diverse abilities, interests, and learning styles of students. This study aims to explore the use of the ASSURE model in differentiated Arabic language learning using the Plotagon application. The study was conducted on 30 seventh-grade students at MTs Qur’anic Scientia in the 2025/2026 academic year. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing data collection techniques that include observation, interviews, and documentation. This study employs the six stages of the ASSURE model to analyze research findings. The findings indicate that the use of differentiated learning, facilitated by Plotagon media, can address the diverse characteristics of students and enhance their engagement and desire to learn. When communicating in Arabic, students demonstrate high enthusiasm, active participation, and increased self-confidence. These results reinforce the belief that the use of learning media that aligns with students' characteristics enhances the learning process. This study confirms that the ASSURE model and digital animation media can function as an innovative alternative to improve the quality of Arabic language learning in madrasahs.