INTRODUCTION
Arabic is one of those languages that’s considered extremely difficult for English speakers to acquire. Any book that promises mastery in months is not telling the truth. With dedication and proper guidance, you will reach your goal in due time. The below tips can help.
1. Commit to a dialect
For basic usability, most beginning classes are in Modern Standard Arabic. But for natural listening comprehension, you also need to study a dialect early on.
2. Arabic Is Diglossic
Arabic is what linguists call diglossic: There’s one form for reading and writing and another form for conversing. it’s a critical detail that will shape your study.
3. Make Flashcards Your Friend
Arabic has a seemingly bottomless well of vocabulary, and that vocabulary varies depending on whether you’re reading a newspaper or listening to a sitcom. Don’t assume that a word is too rare or weird, and you’ll never see it again. Make a flashcard for it.
4. Set Realistic Goals
The only way of learning Arabic effectively is to have a specific objective in mind. Why do you want to elarn the language? Pick a mission and work toward it. And then pick another, and another ...
5. Use Technology
If you don’t have a native Arabic speaker nearby, take full advantage of technology and get an Arabic tutor online or over Skype. But approach Google Translate with caution.
Our Recommendation:
Check out LingQ.com.
The website comes with over 1000’s of hours of Arabic Audio Lessons with matching transcripts and a rich helpful community. You can sign up for live conversations, have your writing corrected or just connect with other learners. You can even get yourself started for free. So what are you waiting for?
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