Zahra Deldel

About Me

The first time the world truly made sense to me was through the sound of the Arabic language. I grew up in an Arab family living inside the country, so Arabic was not merely a school subject; it was the first language of my heart. At home, I grew up with the sweet accent of my mother, and little by little, I discovered Persian at school as if, from an early age, two windows had opened onto two different worlds for me. But my true love affair with Arabic began in high school. That was when I realized that this language was not simply a means of communication; it was an endless sea for expressing everything that lies within a person. Whenever I read an Arabic poem, I felt as though the words were saying exactly what I had been expressing silently in my mind. This discovery was so exciting for me that I chose to study Arabic at university without hesitation. Now, after years of immersing myself more deeply in this language every day, I truly enjoy being able to share its beauty with others. For me, teaching Arabic is about conveying a feeling, not simply teaching grammar!

Teaching Method

I personalize my teaching approach based on each learner’s age, goals, and proficiency level, while placing equal emphasis on developing all four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I use a combination of my own customized materials, reputable books from the Language Institute, and international resources. However, I believe that a language without its culture has no soul. Therefore, alongside teaching language structures, I introduce learners to the music, poetry, cuisine, and everyday expressions of Arab countries, making the learning experience enjoyable, relatable, and practical.

Experience

• Master’s Degree in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language from Tarbiat Modares University • Teaching Iraqi Arabic at Yazd University for university professors and students • Teaching Arabic conversation at Jowharian Secondary School • Providing private Arabic conversation lessons at Dynamic Institute • Online and private teaching of Modern Standard Arabic and various Arabic dialects to learners of different age groups, in both group and one-on-one settings • Providing translation and interpretation services for Arabic-speaking travelers in the fields of healthcare, tourism, and business • Translating contract documents for Iraqi companies and other organizations • Translating Arabic articles for websites, as well as translating dialogue for video games