How to Learn Arabic Through Speaking, Reading & Writing
The Arabic language is an increasingly attractive foreign language. Considerations historical, financial, and political drive the importance of the Arabic language in contemporary Western society. Scholars may wish to acquire some command of Arabic for their studies. Businessmen find Arabic a useful tool for communicating directly with Arab clients. Those wishing to enter into foreign service will find no shortage of use for Arabic. The broadest command of Arabic will be gained by people who learn it through speaking, reading and writing.
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Select a curriculum. While different curriculum can vary widely in its focus, it is important to pick one and stick to it. Your study of Arabic in one book should be built on by the next. Make sure to look into different courses of study, be they at home courses or courses taken at the local college or mosque, to see which is right for you. However, once you have made your decision, stick with that program.
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Learn the alphabet. The Arabic alphabet is very different from the Latin alphabet. However, learning the alphabet firmly and early on will make your Arabic studies much easier, particularly the reading and writing components. Make flash cards with all three forms of each Arabic letter, speaking them aloud. Spend time writing the letters over and over again in a notebook until they come naturally.
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Practice daily. Even at the beginner's level, there are ways to practice daily, such as reading Arabic words aloud with an emphasis on phonics, not semantics. More advanced students may want to read simple stories for children or Arabic language newspapers.
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Immerse yourself. You don't have to go to Damascus to immerse yourself in Arabic. Make sticky notes with Arabic words on them for common household items. Attach these to the items in your house. Try and make a daily habit of reading the notes, both aloud and to yourself.
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Keep an Arabic diary. You won't be writing great Arabic poetry for a while, but that's no reason not to write in Arabic daily. Keep a diary where you write, as best you can, what your day was like in Arabic.
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Find a conversation partner. Having someone that you can have Arabic exchanges with will help your study of Arabic immensely. Put out an ad in the local classified or online saying that you are looking for someone to speak Arabic with. If this does not work, consider looking into private tutors, if only for the conversational aspects.
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