Teaching Effectiveness and Evaluations
Stony Brook University
SHTM: Physical Therapy Program
HSC, Level 2, Room 432
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8201
June 3, 2008
Dear Sir or Madam:
It is my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Mr. Tarek Mahfouz, Arabic language instructor. Mr. Mahfouz is the author of Speak Arabic Instantly and has served as my Arabic tutor for more than one year. As a university professor, I have very high expectations regarding instruction. Mr. Mahfouz excels in applying the principles of adult learning in a manner geared towards student success. His patience is unmatched as is his skill in associating new material with existing knowledge to enhance greater understanding. Mr. Mahfouz is highly organized, well-prepared and readily adapts to the individual pace and comprehension of his pupils. My lessons with him were not only educationally sound, but highly enjoyable. He has a keen ear for inflection and pronunciation allowing steady, gradual improvement of spoken word as well as comprehension, reading and writing. He infuses warmth and humor into every session encouraging greater student comfort and participation.
Dr. Rose M. Ortega
Clinical Assistant Professor
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
SHTM: Physical Therapy Program
HSC, Level 2, Room 432
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8201
June 3, 2008
Dear Sir or Madam:
It is my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Mr. Tarek Mahfouz, Arabic language instructor. Mr. Mahfouz is the author of Speak Arabic Instantly and has served as my Arabic tutor for more than one year. As a university professor, I have very high expectations regarding instruction. Mr. Mahfouz excels in applying the principles of adult learning in a manner geared towards student success. His patience is unmatched as is his skill in associating new material with existing knowledge to enhance greater understanding. Mr. Mahfouz is highly organized, well-prepared and readily adapts to the individual pace and comprehension of his pupils. My lessons with him were not only educationally sound, but highly enjoyable. He has a keen ear for inflection and pronunciation allowing steady, gradual improvement of spoken word as well as comprehension, reading and writing. He infuses warmth and humor into every session encouraging greater student comfort and participation.
Dr. Rose M. Ortega
Clinical Assistant Professor
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 3:51 PM
Noam Chomsky <[email protected]>
XXXX should be easily arranged if we can find ourselves in the same place. If at my office, a little tricky this time. I’m away a lot, but there a number of times. I’d suggest that you contact Bev Stohl, at this address. She knows the schedule and arranges everything. Best of luck to you and your book.
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky <[email protected]>
XXXX should be easily arranged if we can find ourselves in the same place. If at my office, a little tricky this time. I’m away a lot, but there a number of times. I’d suggest that you contact Bev Stohl, at this address. She knows the schedule and arranges everything. Best of luck to you and your book.
Noam Chomsky
Amazing teacher. Tarek is extremely knowledgeable about the language and really delves into the ins-an-outs of Arabic, explaining difficult concepts to new comers with ease. I would incredibly recommend if you’re looking to study Arabic in the New York area.
With years of experience, Professor Mahfouz has mastered teaching Arabic. He has an impressive system of foundation building that he seems able to adjust depending on the skill set of a specific student. In the process of taking private lessons with him, my understanding of grammar even in English has developed greatly. Mr. Mahfouz has an extensive knowledge of the differences between each Arabic dialect and how/why each stems from the MSA Arabic. Excellent experience learning with him.
Tarek has guided me through the Arabic language in a way I can understand and relate to. It has been a real challenge for a monolingual person to take on such a language in a rush. I am heading to Morocco in a few weeks and I can already read and pronounce the words even though I haven't memorized what their translation means. He has taken the time to teach me the information that I will need to progress on my own and provided me with the tools to continue my studies when I leave town. He has been patient and very helpful in dealing with my shortcomings. I have taken Spanish 1 4 times and know more in Arabic than the months of Spanish classes I have spent time and money trying to learn. In less than 2 weeks😊 I have been meeting with him almost everyday and have been working so much have not had time to study. I listen to his recordings to get the pronunciation better and feel like I can arrive in Morocco with enough to get around when even the letters aren't the same. So very happy I spent the time and money to meet with him and feel I would be lost without his instructions. Thank you Tarek!!!!
Absolutely best language teacher I’ve ever had. Would give six stars. Tarek Mahfouz’s decades of teaching experience and his expertise in the field make him a very valuable asset to anyone who is truly dedicated to learning the language.
I've thoroughly enjoyed my classes with you & would love to restart them as soon as possible
Tariq is a really great teacher. He was highly recommended by a close friend. Tariq is very knowledgeable and patient. He focuses on repetition of simple rules. He makes it so that u don't necessarily need a background in semitic languages, though personally I do. I have made a ton of progress in a short period of time with his teaching methods. That said, he does look a little scary, but don't let that stop you. Haha.
Thu, Jan 2, 2003 at 10:37 PM
DEAR TAREK ,
WE WISH YOU A WONDERFUL 2003 YEAR.
HEALTH,PEOSPERITY,LOVE,FRIENDSHIP AND ALL THE BEAUTY OF LIFE.
WE ARE VERY BLESSED TO HAVE A GREAT TEACHER LIKE YOU FOR ISODALE .
MUCH BLESSINGS TO YOU
CAROLE AND THE FAMILY
DEAR TAREK ,
WE WISH YOU A WONDERFUL 2003 YEAR.
HEALTH,PEOSPERITY,LOVE,FRIENDSHIP AND ALL THE BEAUTY OF LIFE.
WE ARE VERY BLESSED TO HAVE A GREAT TEACHER LIKE YOU FOR ISODALE .
MUCH BLESSINGS TO YOU
CAROLE AND THE FAMILY
Thu, Jun 7, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Tarek (aka "superstar"),
Oh my goodness, I wish I could go! Unfortunately, I have to go to a meeting tonight and therefore will miss your debut. But thanks for inviting me. How does it feel to be famous? Thanks for your help on the voiceover, and for your interest in the story. You were terrific.
All the best--
Tarek (aka "superstar"),
Oh my goodness, I wish I could go! Unfortunately, I have to go to a meeting tonight and therefore will miss your debut. But thanks for inviting me. How does it feel to be famous? Thanks for your help on the voiceover, and for your interest in the story. You were terrific.
All the best--
Mr. Mahfouz would certainly be an asset to any language department. Students will be grateful for his skill, patience and sunny disposition. Thank you for allowing me to offer my perspectives.
You've been so kind & thoughtful & have given me the sense that you care whether I continue your classes. thank you for everything, Tarek.
Judith Burnell
Director of Studies
Foreign Language Programs
Rennert New York
216 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-867-8700, x84
Direct: 646-651-1184
[email protected]
www.rennert.com
Mon, Jan 21, 2008
As Director of Foreign Language Studies at Rennert Bilingual, I wish to recommend Tarek Mahfouz as a highly qualified and charismatic Arabic Professor. Rennert Bilingual is a private language school in New York City which has been in business for 36 years and where I am in charge of hiring teachers and overseeing the quality of instruction. I speak French and Spanish, but not Arabic. Therefore, when I had to hire a new Arabic instructor for the fall term, I knew I would have to have complete faith in the person I hired. Mr. Mahfouz, with his lively manner, sense of humor, and knowledge of Arabic culture inspired that faith in me immediately, and he has more than met my expectations.
Director of Studies
Foreign Language Programs
Rennert New York
216 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-867-8700, x84
Direct: 646-651-1184
[email protected]
www.rennert.com
Mon, Jan 21, 2008
As Director of Foreign Language Studies at Rennert Bilingual, I wish to recommend Tarek Mahfouz as a highly qualified and charismatic Arabic Professor. Rennert Bilingual is a private language school in New York City which has been in business for 36 years and where I am in charge of hiring teachers and overseeing the quality of instruction. I speak French and Spanish, but not Arabic. Therefore, when I had to hire a new Arabic instructor for the fall term, I knew I would have to have complete faith in the person I hired. Mr. Mahfouz, with his lively manner, sense of humor, and knowledge of Arabic culture inspired that faith in me immediately, and he has more than met my expectations.
Nothing will ever compare to your teaching.
Tarek Mahfouz is lively, enthusiastic, adaptable, and has a very definite ability to truly connect with students. One advanced student who met with him privately for several months told me that she was never bored for one single minute in his classroom, that he could teach both simple and complex topics in clear, interesting and entertaining ways, and that he was always well organized and punctual. In fact, she recommended him to several of her friends who came to us because of him and who still study with him at our school.
I have been able to depend on Mr. Mahfouz completely to recreate and drive the Arabic program . I have no doubt that he is the unique reason for its success. I consider him irreplaceable and will be very sorry to lose him, but I know that he deserves the opportunity to work within a more challenging academic environment that we can offer him here.
I recommend Mr. Mahfouz to you without reservation
Tarek Mahfouz has given me private lessons in Arabic for the last year and a half. I am an intermediate student in Arabic, having begun classes at the United Nations in 2004 and continuing them until now. I take reading, grammar, and listening and media classes. With Tarek I focus on things which have been passed over in class or which I have not sufficiently mastered. We do a lot of conversation. He is a wonderfully enthusiastic teacher of Arabic and his knowledge of grammar and dialects is excellent. I have had several private tutors before him and he is the best.
You've been a dear friend to me, Tarek, just when I needed that support. I can't thank you enough.
I look forward to learning from you again just as soon as this XXX. All my best.
I look forward to learning from you again just as soon as this XXX. All my best.
I was a simultaneous interpreter at the United Nations, from French and Russian into English for 30 years. I have also studied Greek, Georgian, Spanish, German, Italian and some others, so I am familiar with languages and how they are or should be taught. I have many different teachers of Arabic at the United Nations, plus I have been to Egypt to study 3 times.
Tarek sends me links to articles and information on the computer outside of class. He is always thinking of new educational tools to use. He introduced me to Arabic electronic dictionaries and as a result I got dictionaries in Russian and Italian as well. He is very knowledgeable about many areas of Arab culture, even cooking and recipes!
He is a very hard worker, very positive and very motivated to get his students to be proficient.
Tarek sends me links to articles and information on the computer outside of class. He is always thinking of new educational tools to use. He introduced me to Arabic electronic dictionaries and as a result I got dictionaries in Russian and Italian as well. He is very knowledgeable about many areas of Arab culture, even cooking and recipes!
He is a very hard worker, very positive and very motivated to get his students to be proficient.
Most Arabic classes claim that you will speak Arabic fluently after a few classes. When I called Tariq, he was honest and said that it would take time. Rather than blindly parrot basic conversation after him over and over again, Tariq focuses heavily on Arabic grammar and vocabulary so that we build our own sentences. No lesson is ever the same, and each lesson is new and challenging. I promise you, you will feel the gears in your head turn for each class.
There is a difference between knowing Arabic and knowing how to teach Arabic-- Tariq is the latter. He will throw a lot of information at you but will also explain everything and answer all questions. He is very good at gauging when to patiently wait as you find the answer versus when to step in and help. Since he is busy, the registration and schedule policies are somewhat strict. Don't be flakey about scheduling.
Tariq is very professional in that he focuses only on teaching the language and will only touch upon culture or religion if it is relevant to the current lesson. If you want to learn Arabic effectively, I would definitely recommend Tariq.
There is a difference between knowing Arabic and knowing how to teach Arabic-- Tariq is the latter. He will throw a lot of information at you but will also explain everything and answer all questions. He is very good at gauging when to patiently wait as you find the answer versus when to step in and help. Since he is busy, the registration and schedule policies are somewhat strict. Don't be flakey about scheduling.
Tariq is very professional in that he focuses only on teaching the language and will only touch upon culture or religion if it is relevant to the current lesson. If you want to learn Arabic effectively, I would definitely recommend Tariq.
Tarek is an excellent teacher. He has such a great knowledge of the language and has taught me the foundation I need to keep furthering my Arabic. Whether in a private lesson or in a class with other students, he ensures you have a strong understanding of what is being taught before moving on to the next thing. Classes are fun! Couldn’t recommend enough.
Tarek is absolutely amazing!! I didn't know what to expect when I first signed up, but it's been a wonderful experience since day one. Small classes sizes ensure you get the attention and focus you need to really understand the material. We've started from the basics and are making great progress every week. Tarek creates a relaxed, friendly environment, so much so, I often don't want to leave when class is over! I highly recommend that anyone interested in learning a language should absolutely do so with The Arabic School of NY!
I'm loving your classes and your language & want to learn everything! Thank you again. :)
You are a great teacher and I have enjoyed our private lessons. I will be in touch and thank you.
Thu, May 22, 2008 at 1:09 PM
I am a Jordanian American living and working in New York City. I currently work full-time for a hedge fund, and am involved in music and volunteer programs on weekends. From a young age, I had limited knowledge of Arabic and have wanted to expand my knowledge of the language to enrich my personal and professional life. I had taken private lessons on and off since 2001 with different teachers, yet was unable to find an individual who could adjust their method and pace to complement my personality and learning style.
In August of 2007, while planning for an upcoming trip to Jordan, and was put in contact with Tarek by Arabic inc. Language School in NYC. They praised Tarek’s teaching style, personality, and his great successes in teaching students the difficult yet beautiful language. From my first lesson with Tarek, I was struck by not only his friendliness and warmth, but his sincere interest in assisting me in learning Arabic. Besides this, Tarek clearly discerned that I was a fast learner with a good memory and could take in a great deal of information in a short time. He quickly and fluidly adjusted his teaching techniques and pace as he observed those that I best responded to. Interestingly, when I initially met Tarek, I explained that I did not wish to learn to read and write, as my desire to speak was so great. I felt I could learn those skills later on. Tarek kindly encouraged me to begin first with reading and writing. To be very honest, I was somewhat disappointed, yet because of his great enthusiasm and confidence in this suggestion, I agreed. It is now May, ten months after this conversation and I can now read, write and speak Arabic at a beginner’s level. Tarek was accurate in his suggestion, although I thought I knew best. I cannot imagine attempting to speak Arabic without being able to read and sound out words. Tarek fills my Arabic lesson with a great deal of vocabulary and grammar, and always ensures that I practice speaking, reading, and writing in each lesson. When he perceives that I am having difficulty in a particular area, he dedicates time to explain it thoroughly, ensuring that I have grasped the concept before moving on to the next. I always amazed at how much I learn in the hour and a half we meet! He explains the most basic and difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand. He has excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English, and additionally has knowledge of other languages including French and Spanish. Also impressive, Tarek is punctual, reliable and organized. He rarely has to reschedule a lesson (though I often have to because of my work schedule!) and when he does, he immediately contacts me to make other plans. He answers emails quickly and has by doing so, always fostered an environment of communication between student and teacher. He accomplishes all duties as a teacher with great initiative and with the most positive of attitudes. No one that I have come across has assisted me in making such tremendous progress in such a short period of time.
I highly recommend Tarek Mahfouz to you without reservation.
I am a Jordanian American living and working in New York City. I currently work full-time for a hedge fund, and am involved in music and volunteer programs on weekends. From a young age, I had limited knowledge of Arabic and have wanted to expand my knowledge of the language to enrich my personal and professional life. I had taken private lessons on and off since 2001 with different teachers, yet was unable to find an individual who could adjust their method and pace to complement my personality and learning style.
In August of 2007, while planning for an upcoming trip to Jordan, and was put in contact with Tarek by Arabic inc. Language School in NYC. They praised Tarek’s teaching style, personality, and his great successes in teaching students the difficult yet beautiful language. From my first lesson with Tarek, I was struck by not only his friendliness and warmth, but his sincere interest in assisting me in learning Arabic. Besides this, Tarek clearly discerned that I was a fast learner with a good memory and could take in a great deal of information in a short time. He quickly and fluidly adjusted his teaching techniques and pace as he observed those that I best responded to. Interestingly, when I initially met Tarek, I explained that I did not wish to learn to read and write, as my desire to speak was so great. I felt I could learn those skills later on. Tarek kindly encouraged me to begin first with reading and writing. To be very honest, I was somewhat disappointed, yet because of his great enthusiasm and confidence in this suggestion, I agreed. It is now May, ten months after this conversation and I can now read, write and speak Arabic at a beginner’s level. Tarek was accurate in his suggestion, although I thought I knew best. I cannot imagine attempting to speak Arabic without being able to read and sound out words. Tarek fills my Arabic lesson with a great deal of vocabulary and grammar, and always ensures that I practice speaking, reading, and writing in each lesson. When he perceives that I am having difficulty in a particular area, he dedicates time to explain it thoroughly, ensuring that I have grasped the concept before moving on to the next. I always amazed at how much I learn in the hour and a half we meet! He explains the most basic and difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand. He has excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English, and additionally has knowledge of other languages including French and Spanish. Also impressive, Tarek is punctual, reliable and organized. He rarely has to reschedule a lesson (though I often have to because of my work schedule!) and when he does, he immediately contacts me to make other plans. He answers emails quickly and has by doing so, always fostered an environment of communication between student and teacher. He accomplishes all duties as a teacher with great initiative and with the most positive of attitudes. No one that I have come across has assisted me in making such tremendous progress in such a short period of time.
I highly recommend Tarek Mahfouz to you without reservation.
Tarek,
Pls know how enthusiastic I am about learning Arabic from you.
Pls know how enthusiastic I am about learning Arabic from you.
Thank you for teaching Arabic and offering these classes. I hope to register in the future for more of your classes and improve my progress in the language. I really love and appreciate the depth and History of this language, it's beautiful and sacred and I hope that one day I can speak, read and write with confidence.
Hi Tarek, got back from Egypt this week and wanted to thank you again for giving me an introduction to your beautiful language. Turns out, I knew more than enough to get by, and I had a great time trying my vocabulary out on the the people I met. (the bit of Egyptian you taught me was an especially big hit). Thanks also for the restaurant recommendation. Abu Tarek turned out to be a great find - I convinced about 14 people to go and every single one loved it.
What a fabulous country - I hope I can go back again sometime soon, and maybe even continue my arabic lessons when things settle down. I'll send you a link to photos as soon as I get them uploaded.
Thanks again for everything, Annie
PS I am passing your contact info on to a friend of mine, XXX, who met an Egyptian guy over there. He's been texting her in
Arabic, and she needs an intrepretor. She said he's happy to pay $ for the translation.
What a fabulous country - I hope I can go back again sometime soon, and maybe even continue my arabic lessons when things settle down. I'll send you a link to photos as soon as I get them uploaded.
Thanks again for everything, Annie
PS I am passing your contact info on to a friend of mine, XXX, who met an Egyptian guy over there. He's been texting her in
Arabic, and she needs an intrepretor. She said he's happy to pay $ for the translation.
I've been away 5 weeks and it's enough. I've fallen in love with my family here and will come again. As I get better in speaking Amiya and FosHa I will speak more and more arabic with them and that's your job!!!: to make me better!!! I may come in Feb. What I've really improved on is reading, looking up things in the real Arabic dictionary by zhethr; also I can speak FosHa but I have my good days and bad days and I have miles to go. My understanding is much better too, now I can understand phrases on TV, not just words. But my aimiya is not good. Thank you for helping me get ready for this trip. You are the best tutor I've had.
Hello Tarek!! I'm so grateful to you for all the useful words and info about Cairo. Ana asaima, ja Tarek. 10 days. Too hard but I've learned a lot from doing it with my family etc. So tht's why I haven't been to abu tarek or taken any pictures of koshary or anything, but go out a tiny bit, they live on the very outskirts of El Maadi, Zahraii Maadi, so I have to have a driver to go anywhere. But next Tuesday I'llmove into the Sofitel with my husband and then come out here for lessons. To tell you the truth, although the family is wonderfully nice, they speak way too much english and it's not asw good as I thought it would be. Malish! The level of teaching is not up to yours. If I do this again, and |I probably will, I'll find another family. Maybe your sister? LOL. Anyway I can't wait to get to all the places you told me about. ACtually on Sat. my driver Mohamed is going to take me to Khan El Khalili and then we'll go eat together at abu tarek and I'll take the pictures. I did without water for the first few days and now I take little sips when I can't stand it. Anyway, I have to take li8ttle sips because I have pills I have to take. Anyway, I did my best. 3 and a half hours until iftar today and then one more day!!! Ramadan mubarek!!
Tarek--you are making some AMAZNG progress on the Readings! Really nice job.
Thursday, January 17, 2008 5:02 AM
Good Morning Tarek:
Thank you very much for committing to teaching this student. You are a great teacher and I was in desperate need of one.
Don Reichenbach
Instructional Supervisor
Berlitz Language Center.
31D Hulfish Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
Ph: 609-497-6571 x12 Fax: 609-497-6575
[email protected]
"Helping the world communicate for 130 years"
Good Morning Tarek:
Thank you very much for committing to teaching this student. You are a great teacher and I was in desperate need of one.
Don Reichenbach
Instructional Supervisor
Berlitz Language Center.
31D Hulfish Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
Ph: 609-497-6571 x12 Fax: 609-497-6575
[email protected]
"Helping the world communicate for 130 years"
Thanks for the heads up. I will certainly indicate to our client that the student is interested in studying with you again.
Deciding to dive into Arabic language with Professor Mahfouz was one of the best decisions I made the summer of 2002. Dr. Tarek made Arabic language fun and engaging through reading the news, writing plays and translating Naguib Mahfouz's novels. Professor Tarek inspired a deep interest in Arabic culture and language that I plan on expanding upon in my post college career
" I would like to take this opportunity to thank Arabic School of New York and particularly my instructor for the three weeks of Arabic language training I recently received. Tarek´s teaching style and methods were outstanding and because of him, I feel that I surpassed my expectations for this course. Tarek was aware of my proficiency level (beginner), but still challenged me as a student. I feel that I now have a very strong base for further study in the language and I am motivated to develop my skills much further. In short, I wholeheartedly recommend this school and Tarek as an instructor. I will make this known to the language department in my organization as well."
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 6:11 AM
Hello Tarek,
We have been very happy with the way this class has gone and how you have worked to make it exceptional for our student! Should we have any other projects, we will be sure to have the location closer to your residence.
Thank you again for all your hard work!
Ryan Hendrix l Project Coordinator
Language Training Center l LTC Translations
5750 Castle Creek Parkway, Suite 387
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-578-4577 l 888-456-1626 l F: 317-578-1673
www.languagetrainingcenter.com
Hello Tarek,
We have been very happy with the way this class has gone and how you have worked to make it exceptional for our student! Should we have any other projects, we will be sure to have the location closer to your residence.
Thank you again for all your hard work!
Ryan Hendrix l Project Coordinator
Language Training Center l LTC Translations
5750 Castle Creek Parkway, Suite 387
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-578-4577 l 888-456-1626 l F: 317-578-1673
www.languagetrainingcenter.com
I like the confetti. Thanks! And thanks for making the score possible (FBI agent)
You've been very kind & supportive, Tarek. Thank you again.
If you have always wanted to learn Arabic the New York Arabic School is your one stop. Tarek is an great professor, he is very personable and takes time to ensure that you are comprehending what you are learning. Much better than taking a language class at an institution. Being a native speaker his technique in teaching helps his students to retain the information instead of the traditional way of learning a language. All you need to do is take one class and you will be hooked
I am writing this recommendation because Tarek is an exceptional teacher. I have been taking lessons with him for 6 months and I am truly enjoying them! I was a complete beginner and was expecting an impossible task. To my surprise, I found that it is completely possible to learn, even though I feel I am not always a good student. Tarek got me over my initial intimidation and has been very encouraging and supportive. He taught me not only grammar and vocabulary, but also incorporated exercises and memorization into the lessons with the purpose of giving me a proper foundation in MSA before proceeding with a dialect. This makes the lessons very efficient and after 6 months, we have covered quite a lot of material. Tarek is very patient and whenever I do not understand something, he takes the time to explain. The lessons are very focused and they always seem to fly by.
Having written many books, Tarek has a wealth of knowledge of the Arabic language – whatever questions I have, he is always able to explain everything, with helpful context or reasons behind something. This makes the lessons very interesting – I started the classes because I wanted to learn to speak Arabic, but I am now fascinated with the language itself and its unique traits. I am also learning about the culture and background around the language, which is very inspiring. I feel that Tarek is truly interested in my progress. Besides being extremely knowledgeable, Tarek is a very welcoming, kind and caring person and we often exchange stories. I am very lucky to have found him.
Having written many books, Tarek has a wealth of knowledge of the Arabic language – whatever questions I have, he is always able to explain everything, with helpful context or reasons behind something. This makes the lessons very interesting – I started the classes because I wanted to learn to speak Arabic, but I am now fascinated with the language itself and its unique traits. I am also learning about the culture and background around the language, which is very inspiring. I feel that Tarek is truly interested in my progress. Besides being extremely knowledgeable, Tarek is a very welcoming, kind and caring person and we often exchange stories. I am very lucky to have found him.
Thank you!-I LOVE the class!--- Likewise, I've been really enjoying the classes and would love to continue with xxx!
Many thanks for a very productive five months. I go off to Cairo with a solid framework for what I expect will be a lifetime of learning Arabic. I appreciate the school’s efforts to get me off to the best start possible.
Tarek is an excellent teacher—he provides the right mix of challenge and support to guide students through Arabic learning. He has amazing depth of knowledge and is also a lot of fun as a teacher—time passes quickly. I have improved greatly thanks to him.
The class has been great so far. The small class size has allowed for a particularly catered pedagogy that prioritized the needs and interests of the student. I would certainly recommend the Arabic School of NY for a prospective student.
I am enjoying studying Arabic at the School--Mr. Mahfouz is very thorough and patient, with extensive knowledge of the language, its related dialects and culture. Highly recommend, enjoyable!
I’m in Makkah
Tarek is a fantastic teacher. I will continue to recommend him to anyone who wants to learn Arabic. I’m extremely happy that I was able to get into his class! He actually cares that you understand and enjoy the language.
I've had some prior knowledge of Arabic- but Tarek Mahfouz teaching helped me to get everything straight. He provides an extremely supportive learning environment. MSA Arabic is also a great introduction to all Arabic dialects - if you've mastered MSA Arabic , learning other Arabic dialects will be easy.
Best class ever!! Best teacher ever!! Tarek is fun and patient. He challenges us which truly helps with our success. I will continue to sign up for more classes as long as I can.
Tarek is a brilliant teacher! I have been learning with him for several months during 2020 and find that he is extremely patient, kind and is very passionate about teaching Arabic. He covers all key elements in the beginner’s course which is a great foundation for me to continue to learn and grow from. He is a dedicated teacher who has written and produced books which are a great resource and fun to read, I love all the pictures and images.
Tarek really offers a personal touch to teaching, he makes learning Arabic fun! I hope to continue learning with him for many years to come.
Tarek really offers a personal touch to teaching, he makes learning Arabic fun! I hope to continue learning with him for many years to come.
If I could give 10 stars, I would... Tarek is such a kind, funny, gentle and PATIENT teacher! I already can recognize letters and figure out words. If you are looking to seriously learn Arabic, this is THE place! The classes are SO interactive and motivational. Tarek is such a wonderful teacher - he will repeat pronunciations 100 times over again to help you really "get it". There is no pressure, no guilt - a lot of fun and exciting!! The classes go by in a flash because they are very engaging.
I've taken 2 sessions with Tarek Mahfouz at The Arabic School of NY and am actively looking to do more. He knows his subject matter and is able to explain it simply and clearly - and memorably! He wants you to understand it. I've learned more from him than I have from my other professors at Columbia university.
Tarek is a very dedicated teacher. His decades of teaching experience can be clearly seen by quickly adapting the content of the lesson. His teaching method helped me a lot to make great progress in a short time and to understand the structure of the language. He is also very patient and working on language development
of the student interested. I am very happy to have found him.
of the student interested. I am very happy to have found him.
I've been Tarek's student for a year now, and it has been an exceptional experience. He is incredibly patient and takes the time to go over things, making sure you understand everything that you're doing, even if it means repeating things you've covered previously. He is a very comprehensive teacher, as he provides cultural and historical context to the language lessons, as well as some side lessons on Arab culture and history (which I personally find fascinating and enhances the learning). A year later, I can say that I am very pleased with my progress with the language, and I am confident that continuing to learn with him will help me with my ultimate goal. !شكرا جزيلا صديقي
Hi Tarek!
How are you? It's been a very long time since we last caught up--ishta2tilak ktiir! After studying with you, I went to American University of Beirut for my masters (and then back to Columbia) and for the last several years I've been working with a strategic communications and media consulting firm, helping to manage clients across the MENA region and putting my Arabic to good use
How are you? It's been a very long time since we last caught up--ishta2tilak ktiir! After studying with you, I went to American University of Beirut for my masters (and then back to Columbia) and for the last several years I've been working with a strategic communications and media consulting firm, helping to manage clients across the MENA region and putting my Arabic to good use
Sun, Apr 24, 2016 at 9:31 AM
Hello,
I have heard that you are an excellent school, Do you have courses/tutoring for Arab kids ?
Professor Abbas Al-Tonsi ([email protected])
( The author of Al-Kitaab fii Ta allum al-Arabiyya: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic)
Senior Lecturer
Primary Field Adviser For Arabic
School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Georgetown University
P.O.Box 23689
Education City
Doha -Qatar
Office :974-4457-8252
Mobil :55803774Fax : 974- 457-8261
Hello,
I have heard that you are an excellent school, Do you have courses/tutoring for Arab kids ?
Professor Abbas Al-Tonsi ([email protected])
( The author of Al-Kitaab fii Ta allum al-Arabiyya: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic)
Senior Lecturer
Primary Field Adviser For Arabic
School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Georgetown University
P.O.Box 23689
Education City
Doha -Qatar
Office :974-4457-8252
Mobil :55803774Fax : 974- 457-8261
Great! I can't wait to study with you. But please be warned - I have back slid a bit with the language and will need a very good review! I am so happy to be back taking lessons again. (FBI Agent)
Anyway, now that you are a big movie star and diva, I am very grateful you still continue to teach and make time for your fans.
Much appreciated XXX
Much appreciated XXX
Tarek Mahfouz is a great professor with a unique vision of teaching. I lived in Lebanon for some time and never had any professor like him. He brought great clarify to seemingly difficult concepts and answered my many questions whenever I needed.
Hello Prof. Mahfouz,
You may remember I took a course with you this past July (Arabic Intensive). My schedule has changed a bit recently and I was hoping to re-commence studying Arabic. So I have two questions: what level of class -- if you remember roughly from the summer course -- do you think might be appropriate for me to join? and, whatever that level might be, what the schedule for those classes is. Hopefully there will be something that works, I very much enjoyed your course back in July.
Thanks
You may remember I took a course with you this past July (Arabic Intensive). My schedule has changed a bit recently and I was hoping to re-commence studying Arabic. So I have two questions: what level of class -- if you remember roughly from the summer course -- do you think might be appropriate for me to join? and, whatever that level might be, what the schedule for those classes is. Hopefully there will be something that works, I very much enjoyed your course back in July.
Thanks
xxxx. I again also wanted to say how excited we are at xxx to be working with you and I look forward to a great class.
Dear Dr. Mahfouz,
I am writing to inquire what is the next class I should sign XXXX up for. I'll purchase it via the website. Is in the (10) or (5) Session class:He's been enjoying it and it provides a great challenge for him.
I am writing to inquire what is the next class I should sign XXXX up for. I'll purchase it via the website. Is in the (10) or (5) Session class:He's been enjoying it and it provides a great challenge for him.
Thank you for your prayers and good wishes. I cannot even tell you how much I miss our lessons. I have been working on my own - I don't want to lose what you have already taught me!
El profesor Tarek es exelente. Es muy organizado, y tiene mucha paciencia . Enseña Las clases en grupos pequeños . El habla varios idiomas , puede dar clases de árabe en español. El curso es a bajo costo. El lleva muchos años de experiencia.
Esta soy yo, en el desierto de Sinai con un vestuario beduino.
Esta soy yo, en el desierto de Sinai con un vestuario beduino.
Tarek is a terrific and passionate teacher with a good sense of humor and love of life. His courses are fun, interesting, and informative, as he is a true expert in his field.
O Τάρεκ είναι ο καλύτερος δάσκαλος Αραβικών στον κόσμο.
Tarek,
السلام عليكم I hope all is well and that your school continues to thrive. I thought I'd let you know we are continuing our adventures to Muslim countries, this time to Pakistan. We are hiking in the northern areas near K2.
Urdu's grammar seems much more confusing than Arabic, but the greetings are the same, so that has been helpful.
Don't worry, we still remember Al Fatiha.
We'll be in Dubai for Eid, which should be exciting!
Let us know if you want any books/items from either spot.
Still your most devoted NYers,
السلام عليكم I hope all is well and that your school continues to thrive. I thought I'd let you know we are continuing our adventures to Muslim countries, this time to Pakistan. We are hiking in the northern areas near K2.
Urdu's grammar seems much more confusing than Arabic, but the greetings are the same, so that has been helpful.
Don't worry, we still remember Al Fatiha.
We'll be in Dubai for Eid, which should be exciting!
Let us know if you want any books/items from either spot.
Still your most devoted NYers,
I am so glad I found Tarek’s classes via a random google search! His approach to teaching Arabic is very effective and I feel I have learned and retained a lot. The book for the class has lots of helpful exercises and I especially like that he teaches about Arabic culture in order to help his students better understand the language. I will continue classes with Tarek as long as possible and highly recommend his courses to anyone seeking to learn Arabic
I'm not going to repeat what all the other students have already accurately stated about Tarek Mahfouz Arabic teaching, just that it exceeded my expectations after reading the rave reviews.
I will most definitely be recommending your textbooks to all my students.
Student Course and Faculty Evaluation
The City University of New York
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 7:58 PM
مَارحَباً Tarek,
Thank you for great classes this year, and happy holidays and new year!
Look forward to next class and continuing our discussion, inshallah.
مَارحَباً Tarek,
Thank you for great classes this year, and happy holidays and new year!
Look forward to next class and continuing our discussion, inshallah.
I have been taking one-on-one lessons in Modern Standard Arabic with Tarek at the Arabic School of New York for about 6 months and I hope to continue as long as he will have me! I look forward to my weekly lessons for many reasons, as the time we spend going over texts and grammatical concepts is jam-packed with new information, fascinating lessons about Arabic itself and the Arab world if you are not that familiar, and learning tools to get better (via vocab, reading exercises, etc) on my own. I'm really happy with progress over the last half-year and thanks to Tarek's teaching, I am confident that it will only increase as I continue to put in more work.
Tarek's knowledge is nothing short of encyclopedic and you get the feeling that there's very little he would not be able to tell you about Arabic - yes, I mean, the whole language in all its dialects. Plus, Tarek is incredibly kind and thoughtful about what is going on in students' lives. The fact that he cares about students' progress and well-being shines through (even over skype!).
Some details:
- in my lessons, we have studied from a variety of texts, written and/or compiled by Tarek. My main textbook was written by him (he has written many, including books on a vast array of dialects) and the book is a great springboard for investigating different grammatical points. We've read a religious text, a news article, a dialogue and written a "biography" of me using key vocabulary!
- Tarek takes the time to get to know your goals and reasons for learning Arabic and then tailors the lessons around those goals in a deep way. If some historical explanation is too academic for your purposes, he will gloss it and explain its significance in a way that makes sense to your reasons for studying.
-In the same vein, if some concept is essential for you to know as a prospective visitor to Arab countries (e.g. greetings) you will drill it and Tarek will emphasize it. If he feels you are not meeting your potential, he will find a way to encourage you positively to work on it.
Anyone who finds Tarek finds a once-in-a-lifetime teacher!
Thank you!
Tarek's knowledge is nothing short of encyclopedic and you get the feeling that there's very little he would not be able to tell you about Arabic - yes, I mean, the whole language in all its dialects. Plus, Tarek is incredibly kind and thoughtful about what is going on in students' lives. The fact that he cares about students' progress and well-being shines through (even over skype!).
Some details:
- in my lessons, we have studied from a variety of texts, written and/or compiled by Tarek. My main textbook was written by him (he has written many, including books on a vast array of dialects) and the book is a great springboard for investigating different grammatical points. We've read a religious text, a news article, a dialogue and written a "biography" of me using key vocabulary!
- Tarek takes the time to get to know your goals and reasons for learning Arabic and then tailors the lessons around those goals in a deep way. If some historical explanation is too academic for your purposes, he will gloss it and explain its significance in a way that makes sense to your reasons for studying.
-In the same vein, if some concept is essential for you to know as a prospective visitor to Arab countries (e.g. greetings) you will drill it and Tarek will emphasize it. If he feels you are not meeting your potential, he will find a way to encourage you positively to work on it.
Anyone who finds Tarek finds a once-in-a-lifetime teacher!
Thank you!
I was really glad to discover this gem of a teacher, Mr. Tarek Mahfouz. For someone who has long been fascinated by the Arabic language and culture, he gave me an easy way to understand the language and the culture of that region of the world.
His books were a big help because they are entertaining and also informative. Many of them also are quite funny. I learned more from spending a few moments with Professor Tarek Mahfouz's delightful text than I have in many months of studying other works. There's a lot of good insights too into the private lives of Arabs, how they think and what makes them laugh. The use of the cartoons is quite clever. I felt like when I was a child just learning to read and write and the teachers gave us books that were bright and colorful and pulled you in so that while you thought you were having fun, you were actually learning quite a bit.
I'd recommend Tarek and his books to anyone who has studied Arab culture and language or has ever been interested in it. الف شكر يا استاد طارق
His books were a big help because they are entertaining and also informative. Many of them also are quite funny. I learned more from spending a few moments with Professor Tarek Mahfouz's delightful text than I have in many months of studying other works. There's a lot of good insights too into the private lives of Arabs, how they think and what makes them laugh. The use of the cartoons is quite clever. I felt like when I was a child just learning to read and write and the teachers gave us books that were bright and colorful and pulled you in so that while you thought you were having fun, you were actually learning quite a bit.
I'd recommend Tarek and his books to anyone who has studied Arab culture and language or has ever been interested in it. الف شكر يا استاد طارق
With more writers like this, we may be able at last to take the first steps to building better communication and hopefully lead to peaceful integration between all our communities.
Hi Tarek- XXXX. I will definitely use the Arabic school of NY in the future. Wish you all the best. شكرًا -
Norwegian Nobel Committee
HenrikIbsen Gate 51, N-o255
Oslo, Norway
Dear Nobel Committee Members,
My name is Tarek Mahfouz, I am an Arabic language professor and writer based in New York City, U.S.A
I am writing to nominate Dr. Jamal Sanad al-Suwaidi of the United Arab Emirates for the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature. Attached please find the nomination letter.
With kind regards
Tarek Mahfouz
HenrikIbsen Gate 51, N-o255
Oslo, Norway
Dear Nobel Committee Members,
My name is Tarek Mahfouz, I am an Arabic language professor and writer based in New York City, U.S.A
I am writing to nominate Dr. Jamal Sanad al-Suwaidi of the United Arab Emirates for the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature. Attached please find the nomination letter.
With kind regards
Tarek Mahfouz
Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Hello Tarek,
Congratulations again on passing the Lionbridge Interpreter Skills Assessment! Welcome
aboard
Karina Martinez
Recruiter
Lionbridge Federal
1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC , 20005 , USA
+1-202-741-4006 (office)
www.lionbridge.com
Hello Tarek,
Congratulations again on passing the Lionbridge Interpreter Skills Assessment! Welcome
aboard
Karina Martinez
Recruiter
Lionbridge Federal
1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC , 20005 , USA
+1-202-741-4006 (office)
www.lionbridge.com
Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 9:44 AM
Hi Tarek,
Apologies for not getting in touch with you sooner, but my return from Morocco was delayed for a few days, as XXXXXX
I want to thank you for all of the teaching and help you provided me. The speech was a huge success, and Laila's family clapped and cheered after every sentence. I am trying to find if someone recorded it!
I was XXXXX
Thank you again for everything. You are one the best teachers I have ever had, and the joy on the faces of Laila's family is a testament to your passion and skill as a teacher.
Your friend and student,
Matt
Hi Tarek,
Apologies for not getting in touch with you sooner, but my return from Morocco was delayed for a few days, as XXXXXX
I want to thank you for all of the teaching and help you provided me. The speech was a huge success, and Laila's family clapped and cheered after every sentence. I am trying to find if someone recorded it!
I was XXXXX
Thank you again for everything. You are one the best teachers I have ever had, and the joy on the faces of Laila's family is a testament to your passion and skill as a teacher.
Your friend and student,
Matt
Hi Tarek:
Just enjoying a refreshing kuka-kula!
Just enjoying a refreshing kuka-kula!
Hello Tarek:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Everyone at Cactus would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year! We would like to send an enormous thank you for your professionalism and hard work. We have received some excellent feedback from our students who are improving their language skills every week thanks to your teaching! We look forward to you being part of a successful 2018 at Cactus
Alice Lamoille
Cactus worldwide
Lorna House, 103 Lorna Road
Hove BN3 3EL, United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 130 4775 (UK) / +44 (0)1273 35 9010 (Outside UK)
Tel: (+1) 212-601-9343 / toll free 1-888-577-8451 and select option 2 (US)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Everyone at Cactus would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year! We would like to send an enormous thank you for your professionalism and hard work. We have received some excellent feedback from our students who are improving their language skills every week thanks to your teaching! We look forward to you being part of a successful 2018 at Cactus
Alice Lamoille
Cactus worldwide
Lorna House, 103 Lorna Road
Hove BN3 3EL, United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 130 4775 (UK) / +44 (0)1273 35 9010 (Outside UK)
Tel: (+1) 212-601-9343 / toll free 1-888-577-8451 and select option 2 (US)
Tarek Mahfouz is truly a gifted and amazing Arabic professor! He can break anyone out of their shell, gently! Wonderful experience!
Yemeni Dialect (English and Arabic Edition) by Tarek Mahfouz (2013-01-15) Paperback
Overall an excellent book for the advanced learner...
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2013
This book is excellent for those who have studied Arabic and want to reach a higher level of proficiency and familiarize themselves with the Yemeni dialect. It consists of dialogs on various topics of interest in Yemeni society. The style of the language used throughout the book is semi-formal, i.e. not overly colloquial but also not purely MSA. Although there is no glossary at the end of the book, the vocabulary introduced in each lesson is explained in detail. Also, there are no grammatical explanations anywhere in the book and besides the short descriptions that introduce each chapter and the vocabulary definitions at the end of each chapter where English is used, this book strictly uses the Arabic script without transliterations for all Arabic content, which makes this textbook inadequate for the beginner. However, a strong point is that all the Arabic is vocalized which makes it easy to acquire the correct pronunciation.
One disappointment was that this book does not treat the Sana'ani dialect at all. This is not a book on Yemeni Arabic if you plan to use it in Sana'a. It is strictly an introduction to Adeni Arabic. Those who need to become proficient in the dialect of Sana'a would be better advised not to purchase this book as it will not be of use to them. For the Sana'ani dialect, there are excellent textbooks available by Professor Janet C.E. Watson of Salford University in England and Dr. Hamdy Qafisheh's Yemeni Arabic dictionary is an indispensable reference tool for the purpose of understanding the Sana'ani dialect.
Overall an excellent book for the advanced learner...
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2013
This book is excellent for those who have studied Arabic and want to reach a higher level of proficiency and familiarize themselves with the Yemeni dialect. It consists of dialogs on various topics of interest in Yemeni society. The style of the language used throughout the book is semi-formal, i.e. not overly colloquial but also not purely MSA. Although there is no glossary at the end of the book, the vocabulary introduced in each lesson is explained in detail. Also, there are no grammatical explanations anywhere in the book and besides the short descriptions that introduce each chapter and the vocabulary definitions at the end of each chapter where English is used, this book strictly uses the Arabic script without transliterations for all Arabic content, which makes this textbook inadequate for the beginner. However, a strong point is that all the Arabic is vocalized which makes it easy to acquire the correct pronunciation.
One disappointment was that this book does not treat the Sana'ani dialect at all. This is not a book on Yemeni Arabic if you plan to use it in Sana'a. It is strictly an introduction to Adeni Arabic. Those who need to become proficient in the dialect of Sana'a would be better advised not to purchase this book as it will not be of use to them. For the Sana'ani dialect, there are excellent textbooks available by Professor Janet C.E. Watson of Salford University in England and Dr. Hamdy Qafisheh's Yemeni Arabic dictionary is an indispensable reference tool for the purpose of understanding the Sana'ani dialect.
Tarek Mahfouz is an inspirational professor I have ever taken a class with. For many, this class becomes life changing; classmates who struggled to speak in Arabic in public at the start were transformed by 'Tarek' - into highly confident speakers. I was humbled by his devotion to the class.
Mon, Aug 27, 2007 at 11:27 AM (U.S. Marshal)
Dear Tarek,
It is me Brian, you tutored me briefly a couple of months ago but as I told you my schedule was very busy and I had to stop. However, I would like to resume lessons. Please contact me. Thank you…
Regards,
Dear Tarek,
It is me Brian, you tutored me briefly a couple of months ago but as I told you my schedule was very busy and I had to stop. However, I would like to resume lessons. Please contact me. Thank you…
Regards,
Arabic Calligraphy: Nasta'liq Script Broché – 18 mai 2013
As an artist and student of calligraphy I have found Tarek Mahfouz book a very helpful introduction in to the Nastaliq style of Arabic calligraphy. I want to improve my hand and an eye as a calligrapher and decided to try learning Arabic styles because of it's difficulty and beauty. It's written in plain english so it's easy to understand.
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E' difficile trovare libri sulla calligrafia persiana. Perciò ho molto apprezzato questa pubblicazione. per un buon calligrafo è necessario conoscere bene almeno 7 stili di calligrafia araba.
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Für den geringen Umfang des Buches ist der Preis recht hoch. Der Sache nach bekommt der interessierte Leser bezw. Übende jedoch die Hinweise zur Schrift, die er benötigt: Es werden z.B. aufschlussreiche Vergleiche zu anderen verbreiteten Stilen der arabischen Kalligraphie gezogen (v.a. Neskhî), um die Charakteristika von Nasta'liq hervorzuheben. Die Buchstabenformen und Proportionen sind sehr anschaulich und großformatig dargestellt und beschrieben.
Einige seltene Ligaturen werden wohl ausgelassen. Vermisst habe ich jedoch eher Vergleichsmaterial aus Meisterhand: obschon unüblich - erhellend für nicht Arabisch, Farsî, Urdu-Sprechende wären Beispiele aus kürzeren Suren des Qur'ân. Der Text wäre weitgehend bekannt und insofern maximal wiedererkennbar.
Beim Üben im Alleingang fehlt's zuerst vermutlich am Schreibwerkzeug, Schreibrohr(e) und Tinte. Hier wären praktische Anweisungen oder Tipps zur Herstellung sehr nützlich. Ergänzend findet sich einiges dazu z.B. bei Jürgen Wasim Fremgen (Ed.) "Die Aura des Alif".
السلام عليك
As an artist and student of calligraphy I have found Tarek Mahfouz book a very helpful introduction in to the Nastaliq style of Arabic calligraphy. I want to improve my hand and an eye as a calligrapher and decided to try learning Arabic styles because of it's difficulty and beauty. It's written in plain english so it's easy to understand.
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E' difficile trovare libri sulla calligrafia persiana. Perciò ho molto apprezzato questa pubblicazione. per un buon calligrafo è necessario conoscere bene almeno 7 stili di calligrafia araba.
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Für den geringen Umfang des Buches ist der Preis recht hoch. Der Sache nach bekommt der interessierte Leser bezw. Übende jedoch die Hinweise zur Schrift, die er benötigt: Es werden z.B. aufschlussreiche Vergleiche zu anderen verbreiteten Stilen der arabischen Kalligraphie gezogen (v.a. Neskhî), um die Charakteristika von Nasta'liq hervorzuheben. Die Buchstabenformen und Proportionen sind sehr anschaulich und großformatig dargestellt und beschrieben.
Einige seltene Ligaturen werden wohl ausgelassen. Vermisst habe ich jedoch eher Vergleichsmaterial aus Meisterhand: obschon unüblich - erhellend für nicht Arabisch, Farsî, Urdu-Sprechende wären Beispiele aus kürzeren Suren des Qur'ân. Der Text wäre weitgehend bekannt und insofern maximal wiedererkennbar.
Beim Üben im Alleingang fehlt's zuerst vermutlich am Schreibwerkzeug, Schreibrohr(e) und Tinte. Hier wären praktische Anweisungen oder Tipps zur Herstellung sehr nützlich. Ergänzend findet sich einiges dazu z.B. bei Jürgen Wasim Fremgen (Ed.) "Die Aura des Alif".
السلام عليك
Bonjour à tous,
Je viens de terminer six semaines de cours d’Arabe pour débutant avec l’Institut
« The Arabic School of New York » situé à Manhattan. Cet enseignement a été très enrichissant et je souhaite partager mon expérience.
Durant ces six semaines, j’ai appris l’alphabet et les bases de la langue arabe avec le professeur Tarek Mahfouz qui est très expérimenté dans son domaine.
En venant à New York pour les vacances, je voulais reprendre les cours que j’avais abandonné en France trois ans auparavant. Mon ami m’avait parlé d’un institut qui donnait différents cours selon le niveau. Je n’étais pas complètement débutante mais je préférais reprendre depuis le début car j’avais tout oublié. Effectivement comme toute nouvelle langue qu’on apprend lorsqu’on ne pratique pas, on oublie tout.
Mes cours se sont passés en petit groupe (maximum 4) dans des locaux sympathiques et calmes. J’ai été surprise par le lieu où se sont réalisés les cours mais je n’ai pas été déçue par l’environnement et la qualité de l’enseignement.
Le professeur cerne d’emblée notre niveau pour ensuite nous permettre d’évoluer. Il a commencé à nous apprendre l’alphabet et après deux cours avec du travail personnel, nous connaissions l’alphabet et nous pouvions reconnaître les lettres et les écrire.
Les cours s’appuient sur un livre de 582 pages nommé « Arabic for Donkeys » complètement écrit par le professeur lui-même. En plus de l’alphabet, nous avons appris à lire avec les voyelles, des règles grammaticales, savoir lier les lettres entres elles, la façon d’écrire les lettres quand elles sont au début, au milieu ou à la fin d’un mot, à reconnaître les court et longues voyelles, ainsi qu’à prononcer des caractères spéciaux de la langue.
Le livre est très intéressant mais honnêtement il est impossible de le finir en 6 semaines, et pour les plus motivés, vous pouvez être autonome et continuer à apprendre par vous-même.
En conclusion, cette expérience a été très enrichissante car j’ai appris beaucoup de choses sur la langue arabe et ces cours m’ont permis d’améliorer mon niveau de lecture sachant que mon but est de pouvoir lire le Coran aussi fluidement que je le fais en français.
Je ne vous cache pas que six semaines, c’est très court pour pouvoir atteindre ses objectifs mais on avance bien et il faut fournir beaucoup de travail personnel sinon cela est voué à l’échec.
Je compte reprendre six semaines de cours pour continuer à m’améliorer avec l’aide du Pr Mahfouz qui est à l’écoute de ses élèves et très pédagogue. Ainsi je pense pouvoir atteindre pleinement mon objectif.
Merci pour votre attention et à bientôt pour d’autres nouvelles au sujet de l’enseignement donné par « THE ARABIC SCHOOL OF NEW YORK »
Hawa
Je viens de terminer six semaines de cours d’Arabe pour débutant avec l’Institut
« The Arabic School of New York » situé à Manhattan. Cet enseignement a été très enrichissant et je souhaite partager mon expérience.
Durant ces six semaines, j’ai appris l’alphabet et les bases de la langue arabe avec le professeur Tarek Mahfouz qui est très expérimenté dans son domaine.
En venant à New York pour les vacances, je voulais reprendre les cours que j’avais abandonné en France trois ans auparavant. Mon ami m’avait parlé d’un institut qui donnait différents cours selon le niveau. Je n’étais pas complètement débutante mais je préférais reprendre depuis le début car j’avais tout oublié. Effectivement comme toute nouvelle langue qu’on apprend lorsqu’on ne pratique pas, on oublie tout.
Mes cours se sont passés en petit groupe (maximum 4) dans des locaux sympathiques et calmes. J’ai été surprise par le lieu où se sont réalisés les cours mais je n’ai pas été déçue par l’environnement et la qualité de l’enseignement.
Le professeur cerne d’emblée notre niveau pour ensuite nous permettre d’évoluer. Il a commencé à nous apprendre l’alphabet et après deux cours avec du travail personnel, nous connaissions l’alphabet et nous pouvions reconnaître les lettres et les écrire.
Les cours s’appuient sur un livre de 582 pages nommé « Arabic for Donkeys » complètement écrit par le professeur lui-même. En plus de l’alphabet, nous avons appris à lire avec les voyelles, des règles grammaticales, savoir lier les lettres entres elles, la façon d’écrire les lettres quand elles sont au début, au milieu ou à la fin d’un mot, à reconnaître les court et longues voyelles, ainsi qu’à prononcer des caractères spéciaux de la langue.
Le livre est très intéressant mais honnêtement il est impossible de le finir en 6 semaines, et pour les plus motivés, vous pouvez être autonome et continuer à apprendre par vous-même.
En conclusion, cette expérience a été très enrichissante car j’ai appris beaucoup de choses sur la langue arabe et ces cours m’ont permis d’améliorer mon niveau de lecture sachant que mon but est de pouvoir lire le Coran aussi fluidement que je le fais en français.
Je ne vous cache pas que six semaines, c’est très court pour pouvoir atteindre ses objectifs mais on avance bien et il faut fournir beaucoup de travail personnel sinon cela est voué à l’échec.
Je compte reprendre six semaines de cours pour continuer à m’améliorer avec l’aide du Pr Mahfouz qui est à l’écoute de ses élèves et très pédagogue. Ainsi je pense pouvoir atteindre pleinement mon objectif.
Merci pour votre attention et à bientôt pour d’autres nouvelles au sujet de l’enseignement donné par « THE ARABIC SCHOOL OF NEW YORK »
Hawa
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Ahlan ahlan ya T!
Izayak?
Tahiyah tayibah wa b'ad
XXXX
I have so much enjoyed studying with you and will miss our lessons. But nevertheless we will stay in touch by e-mail and am sure we will see each other again, either in Masr or Britanya or Wilayat Al-Mutahidah.
Keep me updated with progress on your books and let me know when I can get a copy of the final version (even if it still has the smiley face on the cover and uses the word Arabic too much !!!!!Winking smile)
Talibuka al-mukhlis
Richard
Ahlan ahlan ya T!
Izayak?
Tahiyah tayibah wa b'ad
XXXX
I have so much enjoyed studying with you and will miss our lessons. But nevertheless we will stay in touch by e-mail and am sure we will see each other again, either in Masr or Britanya or Wilayat Al-Mutahidah.
Keep me updated with progress on your books and let me know when I can get a copy of the final version (even if it still has the smiley face on the cover and uses the word Arabic too much !!!!!Winking smile)
Talibuka al-mukhlis
Richard
Tarek is completely dedicated to making all his students excel and the amount of time and energy he devoted to each and every one of us was astounding. Great teacher. ممتاز استاذ
Arabic is totally new—and very interesting—to me. Unfortunately, I have no language to which to associate it; so, approaching the subject is daunting, if not overwhelming—perhaps like drowning. So many layers to be opened.
Thank you. I enjoy the class.
Thank you. I enjoy the class.
April 14, 2014
Tarek Mahfouz is a talent linguist and if you are looking to learn Arabic, this is a great place to start!
Tarek Mahfouz is a talent linguist and if you are looking to learn Arabic, this is a great place to start!
Excellent method!! Just get the one on one if you are serious!
I took 2 classes with Tarek and from that and with the tawfeeq of allah azza wa jal I was able to read quran. From just 2 classes. I would highly recommend Tarek. Jazakallahu khayran ustadh
Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Dear Tarek,
Congratulations! You have passed the Lionbridge Court Interpretation exam for the Arabic language. For your records, your exam number is 1583167. A Lionbridge representative will be contacting you to continue your qualification process. Thank you for your time and cooperation as we work to meet all requirements of the Lionbridge Interpretation Services contracts. We look forward to working with you.
Thank you,
________________________________
Nicholas Perkins
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Lionbridge Federal
1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC , 20005 , USA
202-741-4035 (office)
202-289-4127 (fax)
[email protected]
Dear Tarek,
Congratulations! You have passed the Lionbridge Court Interpretation exam for the Arabic language. For your records, your exam number is 1583167. A Lionbridge representative will be contacting you to continue your qualification process. Thank you for your time and cooperation as we work to meet all requirements of the Lionbridge Interpretation Services contracts. We look forward to working with you.
Thank you,
________________________________
Nicholas Perkins
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Lionbridge Federal
1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC , 20005 , USA
202-741-4035 (office)
202-289-4127 (fax)
[email protected]
I've been studying Arabic for 6 months now and have yet to find a textbook as accessible as Tarek Mahfouz's Arabic for Donkeys'. So many textbooks are convoluted and obscure, but I found the layout and style of Arabic for Donkeys engaging and coherent. Some of the chapters were a bit weird, but on the whole, this adds a humorous aspect to the book (as the title suggests). I wholly recommend this book to anyone looking for a new way into the Arabic language. Even my friends from the Middle East liked it!
Arabic for donkeys' is the only book and the best book you will ever need to learn how to read and write in Arabic - and how to do so well. Extremely well researched and organized systematically making learning easy and accessible. It's also full of really interesting facts relative to Arabic language and scripts - such as etymology, fun stories and mnemonic devices that help you assimilate and retain the material, while also making a learning process really interesting and exciting. Def highly recommend this to anyone wishing to learn Arabic!
Arab Culture: Reviewed in Germany on August 3, 2017
Sehr reich und gut geschrieben. Anders als "Ratgeberliteratur" zur Arabischen Kultur kommt viel kulturell Relevantes und Interessantes zum Zug, das nicht direkt mit "do's und dont's" eines Reisenden verbunden ist und so besonders spannend ist. Was fehlt sind Herkunftsangaben bei den meisten Karikaturen und auch in den Kommentaren wünscht man sich öfters genauere Unterscheidung zwischen den verschiedenen Ländern. Der Fokus des Buches liegt im arabische Osten (Mashriq) und besonders auf den Golfstaaten. Der arabische Westen (Maghrib) kommt leider kaum zum Zug.
Sehr reich und gut geschrieben. Anders als "Ratgeberliteratur" zur Arabischen Kultur kommt viel kulturell Relevantes und Interessantes zum Zug, das nicht direkt mit "do's und dont's" eines Reisenden verbunden ist und so besonders spannend ist. Was fehlt sind Herkunftsangaben bei den meisten Karikaturen und auch in den Kommentaren wünscht man sich öfters genauere Unterscheidung zwischen den verschiedenen Ländern. Der Fokus des Buches liegt im arabische Osten (Mashriq) und besonders auf den Golfstaaten. Der arabische Westen (Maghrib) kommt leider kaum zum Zug.
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Hi Tarek,
It’s great to hear that you are teaching with us again! Thank you.
Martin George
President
LTC
Hi Tarek,
It’s great to hear that you are teaching with us again! Thank you.
Martin George
President
LTC
Tarek mahfouz : Arabic Calligraphy: Nasta
FE' difficile trovare libri sulla calligrafia persiana. Perciò ho molto apprezzato questa pubblicazione. per un buon calligrafo è necessario conoscere bene almeno 7 stili di calligrafia araba.
FE' difficile trovare libri sulla calligrafia persiana. Perciò ho molto apprezzato questa pubblicazione. per un buon calligrafo è necessario conoscere bene almeno 7 stili di calligrafia araba.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 11:19 AM
Hi Tarek!
How are you? It's been a very long time since we last caught up--ishta2tilak ktiir! After studying with you, I went to American University of Beirut for my masters (and then back to Columbia) and for the last several years I've been working with a strategic communications and media consulting firm, helping to manage clients across the MENA region and putting my Arabic to good use. Thanks for everything.
Hi Tarek!
How are you? It's been a very long time since we last caught up--ishta2tilak ktiir! After studying with you, I went to American University of Beirut for my masters (and then back to Columbia) and for the last several years I've been working with a strategic communications and media consulting firm, helping to manage clients across the MENA region and putting my Arabic to good use. Thanks for everything.
Tarek est un très bon prof. Patient, sympatique et surtout super compétent. Il adapte bien le rythme des leçons au niveau de son étudiant. Je le recommande sans hésitation.
Tarek ist ein sehr engagierter Lehrer. Seine jahrzehntelange Lehrerfahrung ist sichtlich zu erkennen, indem er den Unterrichtsinhalt schnell individuell anpasst. Seine Lehrmethode hat mir sehr geholfen, große Fortschritte in kurzer Zeit zu machen und den Aufbau der Sprache zu verstehen. Zudem ist er sehr geduldig und an der sprachlichen Weiterentwicklung
des Schülers interessiert. Ich bin sehr froh, ihn gefunden zu haben.
des Schülers interessiert. Ich bin sehr froh, ihn gefunden zu haben.
Tarek has guided me through the Arabic language in a way I can understand and relate to. It has been a real challenge for a monolingual person to take on such a language in a rush. I am heading to Morocco in a few weeks and I can already read and pronounce the words even though I haven't memorized what their translation means. He has taken the time to teach me the information that I will need to progress on my own and provided me with the tools to continue my studies when I leave town. He has been patient and very helpful in dealing with my shortcomings. I have taken Spanish 1 4 times and know more in Arabic than the months of Spanish classes I have spent time and money trying to learn. In less than 2 weeks😊 I have been meeting with him almost everyday and have been working so much have not had time to study. I listen to his recordings to get the pronunciation better and feel like I can arrive in Morocco with enough to get around when even the letters aren't the same. So very happy I spent the time and money to meet with him and feel I would be lost without his instructions. Thank you Tarek!!!!
مرحبا، صف ممتز.
Arabic is profoundly rich.
Arabic is profoundly rich.
This is the essential Arabic instruction book you never knew you needed. I have been studying Arabic for 9 years. As any native English speaker who studies Arabic knows, it is a difficult journey. I spent my first 5 years learning Arabic through Al-Kitaab, which is a great textbook, but its focus is NOT on functionality, whereas Tarek's book is.
Al-Kitaab's most famous critique is that you learn the word for "United Nations" before you learn how to say "where is the bathroom?" This is a huge problem in Arabic instruction in America! In Modern Standard Arabic: An Arabic Reading Book, the chapters focus on key aspects of Arab culture and life, while introducing vocabulary that is extremely functional. There are chapters on personal hygiene, LGBTQ issues, safety in an Arab metropolis, basketball, cultural issues specific to certain Arab countries, like Cairo after the Arab Spring, the Religious Police in Saudi Arabia, or that Ashura holiday in Bahrain.
Another key aspect of Arabic that Tarek nails in his book, is the relationship between Modern Standard Arabic and local dialects. While the book is called "Modern Standard Arabic: An Arabic Reading Book," anyone who knows anything about Arabic knows that any potential speaker must navigate the relationship between colloquial and formal. Most instruction programs completely ignore the dialects, because technically it is not "true Arabic," but hey ignore the fact that most Arabs speak MSA as a second language, and their native language is their local dialect. In this book, Tarek shows you the links between colloquial and formal, and how to derive meaning and fluency in dialect through a nuanced and thoughtful mastery of MSA.
I could write another book about how great this book is, but in short, I want to say that this is the Arabic book you must have! It is an advanced book, but is useful for any Arabic student who already knows the alphabet and some basic sentence structure. One thing's for sure: whatever you level of Arabic mastery, this book will challenge you. It can range from familiar vocabulary about mosques and Islamic culture, to sex politics in Egypt and LGBTQ issues. Tarek teases out the most useful aspects of dialect with incredible skill and discernment.
This book cuts right to the heart of exactly what a lot of people who study Arabic feel like we're missing out on: we can say "seven people were killed in a demonstration in Hebron," but we are at a loss for words when trying to express something as simple as "pass the salt." Tarek balances the political reasons why most English speakers want to learn Arabic with the functionality and cultural knowledge that is essential for connecting to other humans who grew up speaking the language you're trying to learn!
For years, I've felt that fluency in Arabic is a pipe dream of mine, and that I'll never be able to fill those gaps in my language training. Tarek's book is the key. The seamless marriage of colloquial understanding and MSA, combined with a sense of brutal honesty and universal humanity sheds new light on the Arabic language, and finally, offers a way in, a way to bridge the gap in understanding, the likes of which we have never seen before.
Al-Kitaab's most famous critique is that you learn the word for "United Nations" before you learn how to say "where is the bathroom?" This is a huge problem in Arabic instruction in America! In Modern Standard Arabic: An Arabic Reading Book, the chapters focus on key aspects of Arab culture and life, while introducing vocabulary that is extremely functional. There are chapters on personal hygiene, LGBTQ issues, safety in an Arab metropolis, basketball, cultural issues specific to certain Arab countries, like Cairo after the Arab Spring, the Religious Police in Saudi Arabia, or that Ashura holiday in Bahrain.
Another key aspect of Arabic that Tarek nails in his book, is the relationship between Modern Standard Arabic and local dialects. While the book is called "Modern Standard Arabic: An Arabic Reading Book," anyone who knows anything about Arabic knows that any potential speaker must navigate the relationship between colloquial and formal. Most instruction programs completely ignore the dialects, because technically it is not "true Arabic," but hey ignore the fact that most Arabs speak MSA as a second language, and their native language is their local dialect. In this book, Tarek shows you the links between colloquial and formal, and how to derive meaning and fluency in dialect through a nuanced and thoughtful mastery of MSA.
I could write another book about how great this book is, but in short, I want to say that this is the Arabic book you must have! It is an advanced book, but is useful for any Arabic student who already knows the alphabet and some basic sentence structure. One thing's for sure: whatever you level of Arabic mastery, this book will challenge you. It can range from familiar vocabulary about mosques and Islamic culture, to sex politics in Egypt and LGBTQ issues. Tarek teases out the most useful aspects of dialect with incredible skill and discernment.
This book cuts right to the heart of exactly what a lot of people who study Arabic feel like we're missing out on: we can say "seven people were killed in a demonstration in Hebron," but we are at a loss for words when trying to express something as simple as "pass the salt." Tarek balances the political reasons why most English speakers want to learn Arabic with the functionality and cultural knowledge that is essential for connecting to other humans who grew up speaking the language you're trying to learn!
For years, I've felt that fluency in Arabic is a pipe dream of mine, and that I'll never be able to fill those gaps in my language training. Tarek's book is the key. The seamless marriage of colloquial understanding and MSA, combined with a sense of brutal honesty and universal humanity sheds new light on the Arabic language, and finally, offers a way in, a way to bridge the gap in understanding, the likes of which we have never seen before.
مرحبا, السلام عايكم,
Thanks for the class. I feel lucky to have found you. I'd like to continue . Please try to fit me in to one of your groups. I'm free on Wednesdays if you can work things out with your other student. مع السلامة
Thanks for the class. I feel lucky to have found you. I'd like to continue . Please try to fit me in to one of your groups. I'm free on Wednesdays if you can work things out with your other student. مع السلامة
Thanks for the class. I enjoy it . I wish i was younger and could concentrate more and learn faster, but i really appreciate the exposure to the language. XXX
dünnes Heft (Arabic Calligraphy: Nasta'liq Script)
Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2014
Das Buch ist vom Umfang her wirklich sehr mager. Es ist eher ein dünnes Heft, in dem einige Schreibstile abgebildet sind, jedoch bei weitem kein Lehrbuch.
Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2014
Das Buch ist vom Umfang her wirklich sehr mager. Es ist eher ein dünnes Heft, in dem einige Schreibstile abgebildet sind, jedoch bei weitem kein Lehrbuch.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Hello Tarek,
This is just to confirm that we xxx. I know that this will be a great class and we are all looking forward to you beginning your class with our client. Thank you!
Hello Tarek,
This is just to confirm that we xxx. I know that this will be a great class and we are all looking forward to you beginning your class with our client. Thank you!
Hi Tarek,
xxxx. Thank you for everything so far, as the lessons have been wonderful, and I have already learned so much. xxx
xxxx. Thank you for everything so far, as the lessons have been wonderful, and I have already learned so much. xxx
Foster
Tarek Mahfouz is a terrific teacher and really brings joy to learning Arabic. I started lessons with him knowing absolutely nothing about the language other than the beauty of it. In a matter of only a few sessions, he has had me forming complete grammatically sound sentences that has helped me consistently build confidence to continue my pursuit of the language. I look forward to continuing learning with him and encourage anyone with a passing interest in learning Arabic to approach Tarek. You will be thrilled you did!
Tarek Mahfouz is a terrific teacher and really brings joy to learning Arabic. I started lessons with him knowing absolutely nothing about the language other than the beauty of it. In a matter of only a few sessions, he has had me forming complete grammatically sound sentences that has helped me consistently build confidence to continue my pursuit of the language. I look forward to continuing learning with him and encourage anyone with a passing interest in learning Arabic to approach Tarek. You will be thrilled you did!
😊. Thank you for everything- you are such a wonderful teacher.
Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:28 PM
Hi Tarek,
Thank you for the past 5 weeks! I enjoyed learning from you so much that I registered for another session online.
Hi Tarek,
Thank you for the past 5 weeks! I enjoyed learning from you so much that I registered for another session online.
Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 2:08 PM
아랍어 입문부터 쉽게 빨리 배울수 있는 효과적인 코스입니다. 개인 레슨을 하는 경우 집중적으로 단기간에 습득할 수도 있고 시간이 없는경우 원하는 시간에 맞춰 배울 수 있습니다. 아랍 문화나 종교에 대해서도 다양한 질문할 수 있습니다. 아랍어 뿐만아니라 언어학적 측면에서 배우기 쉽게 잘 가르쳐주십니다.
아랍어 입문부터 쉽게 빨리 배울수 있는 효과적인 코스입니다. 개인 레슨을 하는 경우 집중적으로 단기간에 습득할 수도 있고 시간이 없는경우 원하는 시간에 맞춰 배울 수 있습니다. 아랍 문화나 종교에 대해서도 다양한 질문할 수 있습니다. 아랍어 뿐만아니라 언어학적 측면에서 배우기 쉽게 잘 가르쳐주십니다.
Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 11:19 PM
La escuels de "The Arabic school Of New York." Me gusta mucho ,me ayuda cominicalme con mis amigos de Arabia.Tanbien lo goso mucho cuando estoy repitiendo las frases para mejoral la pronunciacion. Creo que en poco tiempo voy a dominal el lenguage con muchas practica y telminando el curso.
La escuels de "The Arabic school Of New York." Me gusta mucho ,me ayuda cominicalme con mis amigos de Arabia.Tanbien lo goso mucho cuando estoy repitiendo las frases para mejoral la pronunciacion. Creo que en poco tiempo voy a dominal el lenguage con muchas practica y telminando el curso.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 6:11 PM
Hi Tarek,
xxxxxxx. Diane and I will definitely be reaching out to you about continuing on with another class because we have really loved working with you.
Hi Tarek,
xxxxxxx. Diane and I will definitely be reaching out to you about continuing on with another class because we have really loved working with you.
لحمدلله ، شكرا 🙏❤️
Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 8.42 PM
What a wonderful class! Thank you so much.
What a wonderful class! Thank you so much.
Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 9:53 PM
Thanks for everything, I’ve really appreciated our classes together the last years! I feel very proud of the progress I made in Arabic, even if I have a long way to go, I’m at a level I wouldn’t have imagined I could achieve in a year. I’m sad to go but hope if I am able to fix this XXX that I can re-enroll in the near future.
Thanks for everything, I’ve really appreciated our classes together the last years! I feel very proud of the progress I made in Arabic, even if I have a long way to go, I’m at a level I wouldn’t have imagined I could achieve in a year. I’m sad to go but hope if I am able to fix this XXX that I can re-enroll in the near future.
Tue, Mar 29,2022 at 8:35 PM
أَنتَ مُدَرِّس مُمتاز
أَنتَ مُدَرِّس مُمتاز
Mon, Apr 4 at 2:13 PM
Thank you. Preston really liked the class and is practicing the alphabet already.
Thank you. Preston really liked the class and is practicing the alphabet already.
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته ،عامان انا في المدرسة ،ذكرى سنوية سعيدة 🎊🎀. شكرا لك استاذ 🙏❤️👋🎉 و مبروك ميلد
Mon, Apr 4 at 7:49 PM
You're obviously a phenomenal teacher. I mean no disrespect. You're worth every cent. xxxxx
You're obviously a phenomenal teacher. I mean no disrespect. You're worth every cent. xxxxx
Mon, May 2 at 12:30 PM
Eid Mubarak, Tarek! xxxx. I hope this Eid is so great for you! Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and friend. Best wishes today and always,
Eid Mubarak, Tarek! xxxx. I hope this Eid is so great for you! Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and friend. Best wishes today and always,
Tue, May 3 at 8:41 PM
Thank you. I have a lot to learn from you & I appreciate it all.
Thank you. I have a lot to learn from you & I appreciate it all.
I am really enjoying these classes and am slowly improving! Muchas gracias, xxx
This is so exciting! I'm driving in my car and listening to BBC radio where an NYU professor is reading an Arabic poem! I actually understand some words here and there, thanks to you.
Sun, Jun 12 at 9:11 AM
That was a good class! I learned so much!!!! 😊😊❤️❤️
That was a good class! I learned so much!!!! 😊😊❤️❤️
Hi tarek
xxx Thank you so much it was a great lesson
xxx Thank you so much it was a great lesson
Fri, Jul 1, 2022, at 11:22 AM
At the risk of making you blush... you are an extraordinary professor, Tarek, as skilled as any I had at Princeton. I'm continually amazed by how much time & energy you devote to the needs of an individual student when you are teaching so many. Many thanks again!
At the risk of making you blush... you are an extraordinary professor, Tarek, as skilled as any I had at Princeton. I'm continually amazed by how much time & energy you devote to the needs of an individual student when you are teaching so many. Many thanks again!
Sat, Sep 10, 2022, at 12:08 PM
Brother Tarek did an amazing job in allowing me to learn and understand Arabic. I had no prior experience before his course. His methods of teaching and providing additional context around the language allowed me to have read and understand the pronunciation of words/phrases. Although this is a beginners course, I feel like I have the foundation knowledge to learn more. Thank you!
Brother Tarek did an amazing job in allowing me to learn and understand Arabic. I had no prior experience before his course. His methods of teaching and providing additional context around the language allowed me to have read and understand the pronunciation of words/phrases. Although this is a beginners course, I feel like I have the foundation knowledge to learn more. Thank you!
After all the discussion, I had to make it!
Mon, Nov 7, 2022
Hi Tarek,
Thank you for the wonderful class! I feel even more inspired to learn Arabic now. شكرا يا استاذ
Hi Tarek,
Thank you for the wonderful class! I feel even more inspired to learn Arabic now. شكرا يا استاذ
Thu, Nov 17 ,2022
شكراً كل شيء ممتاز
شكراً كل شيء ممتاز
Dear Dr. Mahfouz:
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns about S.2992, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. I agree that Congress must enact legislation that promotes fair competition in the tech industry and ensures that small businesses are not left behind.
As you may know, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act would restore online competition by prohibiting certain large online platforms from engaging in specific acts, including giving preference to their own products on the platform, unfairly limiting the availability on the platform of competing products from another business, or discriminating the application or enforcement of the platform's terms of service among similarly situated users. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, and I will continue to closely monitor it as it moves through the Senate.
Throughout my career, I have advocated for fair antitrust and competition policies. In 2017, Speaker Pelosi and I unveiled "A Better Deal," a robust proposal aimed to significantly ramp up federal antitrust enforcement, including merger enforcement. For far too long our antitrust laws have been designed to allow huge corporations to merge, making their investors wealthier while harming average consumers with skyrocketing costs and shutting out small businesses from competing in the market. Moving forward, I will continue to work hard to advance antitrust policies that promote fair competition and benefit American small businesses and consumers.
Again, thank you for contacting me. Please keep in touch with your thoughts and opinions.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns about S.2992, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. I agree that Congress must enact legislation that promotes fair competition in the tech industry and ensures that small businesses are not left behind.
As you may know, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act would restore online competition by prohibiting certain large online platforms from engaging in specific acts, including giving preference to their own products on the platform, unfairly limiting the availability on the platform of competing products from another business, or discriminating the application or enforcement of the platform's terms of service among similarly situated users. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, and I will continue to closely monitor it as it moves through the Senate.
Throughout my career, I have advocated for fair antitrust and competition policies. In 2017, Speaker Pelosi and I unveiled "A Better Deal," a robust proposal aimed to significantly ramp up federal antitrust enforcement, including merger enforcement. For far too long our antitrust laws have been designed to allow huge corporations to merge, making their investors wealthier while harming average consumers with skyrocketing costs and shutting out small businesses from competing in the market. Moving forward, I will continue to work hard to advance antitrust policies that promote fair competition and benefit American small businesses and consumers.
Again, thank you for contacting me. Please keep in touch with your thoughts and opinions.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator
Sun, Jan 1, 2023 at 2:31 PM
مساء الخير استاذ محفوظ ! شكرًا الصف . انا اطبخ .
I also just heard my first tasha in the kitchen!!!
Making the koshari!!
مساء الخير استاذ محفوظ ! شكرًا الصف . انا اطبخ .
I also just heard my first tasha in the kitchen!!!
Making the koshari!!
The winning dish of January 2023
Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Hello,
I just wanted to tell you the good news that I got into the Middlebury Arabic program!!!! Thank you so much for your recommendation :)!
Hello,
I just wanted to tell you the good news that I got into the Middlebury Arabic program!!!! Thank you so much for your recommendation :)!
Wed, Jan 18,2023 at 9:59 AM
You are amazing teacher and we adore you !!
You are amazing teacher and we adore you !!
February 23, 2023
xxx. He is enjoying the lessons and I hope he is understanding more.
xxx. He is enjoying the lessons and I hope he is understanding more.
Mar 2, 2023
xxx. I’m really enjoying the class. Thank you.
xxx. I’m really enjoying the class. Thank you.
Mon, Mar 6, 2023
xxx, You were an invaluable asset.
Jason Menkes
Partner + Executive Producer, COPILOT Music + Sound
T +1 212 213 6880 ,1 C + 1 917 880 7770
www.copilotmusic.com | @jasonmenkes
xxx, You were an invaluable asset.
Jason Menkes
Partner + Executive Producer, COPILOT Music + Sound
T +1 212 213 6880 ,1 C + 1 917 880 7770
www.copilotmusic.com | @jasonmenkes
Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Dear Professor,
Thank you so much for the Arabic classes. I LOVED them. I’m so proud of myself. I learned the alphabet, almost 100 nouns, maybe 35 verbs and can put together very basic sentences. And I knew nothing before! Nothing!
Thanks to your excellent teaching this was a fantastic experience for me.
Dear Professor,
Thank you so much for the Arabic classes. I LOVED them. I’m so proud of myself. I learned the alphabet, almost 100 nouns, maybe 35 verbs and can put together very basic sentences. And I knew nothing before! Nothing!
Thanks to your excellent teaching this was a fantastic experience for me.
Sun, Apr 23 at 9:31 AM
Fantastic! Thank you so much!
I am Christian and have never studied other religions. I am eager to learn more -but not to convert- just to be a more sensitive human being.
I especially think that Americans have the wrong idea about Islam and only think about the extreme fundamentalist groups (which every country and religion has).
Thank you for sending this. What a great class this is and a wonderful opportunity to grow and expand. I appreciate it and you very much!
Fantastic! Thank you so much!
I am Christian and have never studied other religions. I am eager to learn more -but not to convert- just to be a more sensitive human being.
I especially think that Americans have the wrong idea about Islam and only think about the extreme fundamentalist groups (which every country and religion has).
Thank you for sending this. What a great class this is and a wonderful opportunity to grow and expand. I appreciate it and you very much!
Hi! I placed into level 2 of the Arabic program ( intermediate)!!!