Imparare l'arabo ascoltando. A methodological Approach to Listening in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

Listening represents a core skill in language acquisition processes, although in foreign language teaching – and particularly in the case of Arabic – it has long been neglected in favor of approaches focused on reading and writing, translation, and normative grammar. This contribution aims to refocus attention on listening as a primary didactic tool for teaching Arabic, offering a theoretical reflection and methodological reading of the textbook Imparare l’arabo ascoltando. The volume serves as an example of a methodological application centered on the pivotal role of listening in the early stages of language learning, demonstrating how oral input can offer a privileged pathway to acquiring Arabic. Reconsidering listening instruction from both a methodological and practical perspective does not merely fill a gap; it also contributes to a broader redefinition of the foundations of teaching Arabic as a foreign language, in line with current theoretical and practical developments in applied linguistics and language pedagogy.