Aug 28, 2007 " Yemen Institute for Arabic Language celebrates the 2007 summer term "

 

By: Harvey James

The Yemen Institute for Arabic Language (YIAL) held a party on Sunday AugustStudents from around the world come to Yemen to learn Arabic and about Islamic culture. 19th to commemorate its  graduating class and to celebrate the success of its 2007 summer term.

The Institute currently has students from America, Great Britain, Germany, Austria, Australia, Quebec, Spain, and the Netherlands. Vanessa Knibbe a new graduate of the Institute, reflected on her experience by stating that her instructors were “The best teachers I‘ve ever had.” The celebration featured speeches by graduating student Christian Brink and Professor Osama, along with a traditional oud concert. Asked to comment about future plans for the Institute, manager Abduljaleel Al-Bazeli stated that he plans to keep the institute small to allow for maximum Arabic language interaction between students and staff, but also plans to branch out and start other small employee-owned institutes under the same general administration.