Language, culture & critical reading
Read the news.
Understand the argument.
العربية في الإعلام للناطقين بغير العربية
Two Arabic courses for non-native learners: move from understanding factual reporting to reading viewpoints, inference and argument. Designed by Dr. Wagih Elgohary, Ph.D., Ed.D., for World Cultures & Education.
Free online study · 60 distinct readings · Arabic-led instruction · Selective English vocabulary support
Arabic Media I
العربية في الإعلام ١
Build factual comprehension through 30 media readings, including selected reporting excerpts and clearly dated archival news from across the Arab world.
- 10 units covering culture, education, public services, health, work and the environment.
- Grammar tips, selective vocabulary, reading tasks and 30 self-check questions.
- 98-page ebook with front and back covers, review keys and a course plan.
Arabic Media II
العربية في الإعلام ٢: قراءة مقالات الرأي والتحليل
Study 30 opinion and analytical readings from 7iber and Global Voices. Trace the writer’s thesis, test evidence and assumptions, and interpret tone, framing and rhetorical choices.
- 10 units covering digital power, public institutions, culture, economics, rights and policy.
- Grammar and rhetoric tips, comparative tasks and suggested review directions.
- 221-page ebook with source credits, review keys, a final project and rubric.
For free educational distribution. Commercial reuse requires additional permission for 7iber texts.
How to study
Each course suggests ten weeks, three readings per week. Read once without a dictionary, examine the evidence, apply the grammar tip, and write your response before opening the review.
The online courses let you keep notes, mark completed readings and download your notes.
Choose your starting point
Media I suits learners approaching or developing ILR Reading 2. Media II assumes established reading ability around 2 or 2+ and develops the skills associated with Reading 3.
ILR levels are instructional targets, not official ratings or certificates. Some authentic passages need scaffolding. Reading activities do not independently certify listening or speaking proficiency.
Keep both courses for offline study
Download both ebooks, offline course pages and source-credit records in one package.
Download the complete course packArticles remain credited to their original authors, translators and publishers. Reuse conditions are shown with each reading. Publisher inclusion does not imply endorsement of WCE.
Advanced Arabic Reading Lab
Three original practice forms with 60 questions, immediate or delayed feedback, complete answer keys and ILR-informed reading rubrics.
Designed by WCE, with the assistance of Dr. E. Independent practice; no official proficiency rating.