Language Helpers do not need to be trained teachers. The most important characteristics are that they must want to help you to develop your Arabic skills so you can express yourself better, be committed, patient and reliable.
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD LANGUAGE HELPERS:
1) Patient 2) Punctual 3) Challenges you to Express Yourself 4) Explains words and ideas using examples from their lives 5) Helps you to see your mistakes 6) Shows you how an Arab would express the same idea in a more natural way 7) Enjoys helping you to understand Arabic culture and Arabic thought 8) Tells you when you are strong and also tells you your weaknesses to help you develop. BENEFITS FOR A LANGUAGE HELPER
Language Helpers deserve to benefit from their hard work. In Jordan and Lebanon it is advisable to pay a good Language Helper about 12.5 JOD per day (4 hr lesson with 1 hr prep.) That is approximately 250 JOD per month based on 25 hours per week |
ROLE OF THE LANGUAGE HELPER
In the Lesson (4 hrs p/day) Help the learner understand the meaning of Fushah (Books, Newspapers, news) Help the learner understand the meaning of Ameieh (TV, Radio, Short Talks) Improve the learner’s Arabic by showing them their mistakes and how an Arab would say the same idea Ask the learner challenging questions so they practise speaking. Encourage the learner but also show them their mistakes. Listen to the learner and respond to their feedback. After the lesson (1 hr p/day) Prepare recordings (stories in Ameieh), Record vocabulary lists Make short tests, Find interesting and useful articles and stories in Fushah |