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Abstract

This study investigated the attitude of children towards Arabic and the psychological factors that affected the learning of Arabic. The Descriptive Analytical method was employed in this study by collecting data through a semi-structured interview with ninety foundation phase learners at Al Ghazali College. The sample group, comprised of learners studying Arabic as a foreign language, demonstrated notable motivation, even in facing challenges such as anxiety and diminished self-confidence. Learners were driven to acquire Arabic by factors such as recognizing the significance of learning the language, experiencing a pleasurable learning environment, and benefiting from a supportive teacher-student relationship. The study's findings highlighted a positive and informed attitude among learners towards Arabic and its acquisition. Learners possessed an extent of knowledge about Arabic and a desire to improve the approved Arabic curriculum of their school. 

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اللغة العربية الإضافية الثانية- الاتجاه- استراتيجيات التعلم

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فاطمة الشيخ, Educator/curriculum Developer at Al- Ghazali College

Educator/curriculum Developer at Al- Ghazali College

How to Cite
الشيخ ف. . . (2023). Exploring the Attitude of the Foundation Phase Learners toward Learning Arabic as a Second Additional Language. AL-WASAṬIYYAH, 2(1), 155–187. https://doi.org/10.58409/ipsajias.v1i2.28