International Journal of Science and Society, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2022 IJSOC © 2022 http://ijsoc.goacademica.com 346 The Role of the Language Environment in Improving Arabic Learning Abilities Faizal Pikri Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia Email: faizalpikri@uinsgd.ac.id Abstract One factor that influences and determines the success of the learning process is the environment, and the language environment is no exception. A quality language environment is significant for the success of someone learning a second language, in this case, Arabic. In this paper, the author wants to discuss the role of the language environment in improving Arabic learning skills. This research uses qualitative research. The qualitative research approach is a research and understanding process based on a methodology that investigates a social phenomenon and human problem. The results of the study show that the language environment plays an essential role in improving Arabic language skills because the language environment is designed in such a way that it is similar to the original environment so that there is an appreciation and supportive attitude towards learning Arabic from related parties so that it creates student motivation in learning Arabic. There are ten strategies to develop an Arabic learning environment, namely the formulation of a mission, strong commitment, reviewing the Arabic curriculum, determining Arabic language compulsory days, Arabic seminars, nuanced Arabic competitions, providing adequate Arabic language media, dormitory concepts with Arabic nuances, cooperation between institutions and the provision of rewards for achievers. Keywords: Language Environment, Learning, Arabic. —————————— ◆ —————————— A. INTRODUCTION Language is the only human culture that can never be separated from all activities and movements and humans throughout their existence as cultured and social creatures. There is no human activity without language. Even in dreaming, humans use language (Habibah, 2016). Language plays an essential role in human life because it is a reciprocal communication. Ahmad Madkur said that language is the main instrument for human collaboration and a means of communication with each other. History and human civilization began with the emergence of spoken language, not written language (Madkur, 1991). Language is the key to science. Holding the language master key means having the world window lock. Because a million pieces of knowledge and a thousand civilizations that were created exist and are spoken, even history will not materialize if there is no language (Switri et al., 2022). Language is the only key to opening the path of enlightenment for humanity's future. Language is a tool to spill the heart and one's thoughts on the other person. Language is the essential medium for humans to interact with other people (Rizqi, 2017). Learning Arabic cannot be avoided because of the urgency of Arabic for today's world community. There are many reasons why non-Arabs learn Arabic, such as religious motivation, especially for Muslims because the language of the holy book of