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ISSUE 03 · SEPTEMBER 2026
A professional language: rebuilding the preparatory-year Arabic course
Our first Arabic-language feature asks what preparatory-year Arabic is for, Sarah Mohammed wins the washback round, our 2027 international conference is announced, and a webinar this month puts the CEFR itself to the test.
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Feature, in Arabic Rebuilding the preparatory-year Arabic course
Winner Sarah Mohammed on the conversation AI cannot join
Announcing Our first international conference, April 2027
This month Glyn Jones puts the CEFR levels to the test, 22 September
Plus Olena Rossi’s November course, regional research, and a new competition
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