The acquisition of Arabic among children in Malaysia is currently expanding as society increasingly recognizes the importance of Arabic language education from an early age. This study focuses on three main objectives: first, to examine the factors influencing the acquisition of Arabic; second, to identify the challenges faced during the teaching and learning process; and third, to determine strategies or solutions to address these challenges. This research employs a qualitative method based on in-depth interviews with five teachers from the same kindergarten. The findings indicate that the acquisition of Arabic among children aged 4-6 years is influenced by several factors, including intelligence, teaching and learning techniques, parental upbringing, health, focus and interest in Arabic, and age. The study also identifies challenges such as incorrect pronunciation of Arabic letters, lack of focus and interest in Arabic, difficulty recognizing Arabic letters, delayed writing skills, and insufficient parental guidance. The study suggests several strategies to overcome these challenges, including diversifying teaching techniques, increasing reinforcement exercises, utilizing various teaching aids (BBM), and monitoring and improving parental guidance at home.
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