37.2652, Qs: Seeking Participants: English and Arabic Speakers Needed for Study on Questions

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LINGUIST List: Vol-37-2652. Thu Aug 13 2026. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 37.2652, Qs: Seeking Participants: English and Arabic Speakers Needed for Study on Questions

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Date: 11-Aug-2026
From: Duaa Makhoul [dxm8364 at mavs.uta.edu]
Subject: Seeking Participants: English and Arabic Speakers Needed for Study on Questions


Calling Levantine Arabic-English bilingual speakers!
Dear Arabic- English speaking friends,
We are excited to invite bilingual speakers of English and Arabic to
participate in a unique research study aimed at analyzing
conversational strategies in English in different cultural contexts.
This study focuses on understanding how Levantine Arabic and English
bilingual speakers interact and ask questions in various situations,
which is crucial for effective cross-cultural communication.
Study Details:
Purpose: To explore how Arabic-English bilinguals interact in everyday
scenarios.
Participation: You will be asked to participate in role-playing
exercises where you engage in conversation strategies in different
situations.
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
Location:  Online- Teams
Why Participate?
Contribute to Research: Your participation will contribute to valuable
research in the field of linguistics and cross-cultural communication.
  Enhance Communication Skills: Engaging in interactive communication
improves your conversational abilities.
Eligibility:
Female, 18 years old and up, speaker of English and a Levantine
dialect of Arabic. Born to an Arab Family or arrived by the age of 5
to U.S. We welcome participants from multiple backgrounds.
How to Participate:
If you are interested in participating, please email the researcher at
duaa.makhoul at uta.edu
Or the RA bxh8367 at mavs.uta.edu
 Your involvement will make a significant impact on our research, and
you'll gain valuable insights into effective communication strategies.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us
Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our
research and improve cross-cultural communication skills!

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics




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