Learning Arabic in Jordan

This study aimed at investigating the problems that the non-natives face in learning Arabic at Public Jordanian Universities, their causes and the suggested solutions. The researcher conducted questionnaires in his study. These questionnaires were sent to (20) teachers and (80) non-native students who learned Arabic as a foreign language at the University of Jordan and Al-Albayt University. Only (53) questionnaires were completed by the students and nine by the teachers. Results of the study have revealed that the non-native students encountered different problems in learning Arabic such as linguistic difficulties and problems that are related to textbook materials. The causes of these problems are related to the nature of Arabic and textbook materials. Different solutions are suggested for these problems.