Dr. Suzan Makhloof is an Arabic Language lecturer. Originally from Egypt, she was a university lecturer of English before moving to Australia in 2018 to pursue her PhD in English Linguistics, which she completed at the University of Newcastle. In addition to her academic pursuits, Suzan is a NAATI accredited Arabic-English interpreter, offering interpreting services to numerous public and private agencies across New South Wales, especially in the medical field. Suzan has a deep passion for language and culture. She is proficient in many dialects of Arabic and enjoys teaching both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Egyptian Arabic, with a focus on Arabic syntax, morphology, and phonology. Suzan holds a professional diploma in Arabic-English legal translation and UN document translation from the American University of Cairo, as well as a TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language) certificate from the same institution. She takes pride in sharing her knowledge and love of the Arabic language and culture with her students. Teaching Arabic is especially meaningful and rewarding for her, as it allows her to make a positive difference in her students’ lives – even in small ways – by helping them develop their language skills for both personal and professional growth.