Journal of Studies in Language, Culture and Society (JSLCS)
Volume 8, Numéro 2, Pages 210-234
2025-06-30

The Importance Of Outdoor Education As A Strategy For Language Exploration, Experimentation, And Development Among Students In The Arabic Language Proficiency Diploma For Non-native Speakers At Ksu.

Authors : Boulaares Djemai .

Abstract

This study explores the impact of outdoor education as an innovative approach to enhancing Arabic language skills among non-native speakers enrolled in the Arabic Language Proficiency Diploma program at King Saud University. By extending learning beyond the traditional classroom, outdoor education immerses students in real-world contexts, fostering cultural engagement and facilitating practical language use. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the benefits of outdoor education, its practical applications, and the challenges it may present. The effectiveness of this approach was assessed using a structured methodology. The findings reveal that outdoor education significantly improves linguistic fluency, cultural competence, and vocabulary acquisition, providing a valuable alternative to conventional language instruction.

Keywords

Outdoor education; Arabic language learning; cultural competency; language fluency; experiential learning; non-native speakers.