About Journey to Arabic
Your trusted partner in Arabic language education, from Elementary to A-Level
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About The Author
Ustadh Mahmoud Sa'saa is a prominent Arabic language and literature expert, senior teacher, and consultant with over 34 years of teaching experience. Based in Ilford, England, he is highly regarded for his work in simplifying Arabic curriculum development and training educators.
Professional Roles & Experience
- The Arabic College Ltd.: Co-founder of the institution.
- Read Academy: Serves as the Head of the Arabic Department.
- Educational Consultant: Advises more than 10 schools and institutions on teacher training and curriculum development.
- Teaching Milestones: Began his teaching career in 1990 in Port Said, Egypt (born 1968). He earned the highest rank in his profession, Senior Degree Teacher, alongside titles like Exemplary Teacher and Expert Teacher.
Academic Background
- Master’s Degree: MA in Arabic Teaching from London Metropolitan University.
- Doctoral Studies: Currently pursuing a PhD in Arabic Teaching at the University of Exeter.
Publications & Learning Systems
He is a published author of highly regarded textbook series tailored for both native and non-native English speakers:
- Journey to Arabic Series: A comprehensive curriculum covering Elementary, Pre-GCSE, and GCSE (9-1 / IGCSE / CEFR) tiers. The series is specifically designed aligned with Pearson/Edexcel board past paper specifications and includes deep-dives into modules like Identity, School, Travel, and Future Aspirations.
- Let’s Speak Arabic: A book and course framework focusing on spoken language mastery and accessible conversational communication.
Why Learners and Educators Trust Journey to Arabic
Journey to Arabic is built on academic reliability, classroom experience, and clear learning outcomes. It is trusted by students and teachers for its structured approach, exam alignment, and practical focus on real language use.
- Aligned with international Arabic learning and exam standards
- Developed by an experienced Arabic language educator
- Tested in both classroom and self-study learning settings
- Supports learners and teachers with clear guidance, Roadmap and assessment tools
