Purchase an Arabic learning program. Before you pursue formal studies in Arabic, complete a few basic lessons to decide if you want to continue learning the language. Learning a language requires a commitment to improving your reading, writing and speaking abilities.
Obtain a bachelor's degree in Arabic language and literature studies. Arabic has become a more common language in course offerings at American colleges and universities so there are numerous schools from which you can obtain your degree. Some schools offer minors also. Apply for admission to a school that offers a degree in this area, such as Michigan State University, and complete courses in elementary and advanced Arabic, Arabic culture, Arabic literature and Arabic dialects.
Subscribe to an Arabic language package offered by your satellite television provider. One of the best ways to learn any language is to immerse yourself in the language. If you plan on studying Arabic in the United States without studying abroad, you can bring the Arabic-speaking world to you. Satellite cable providers typically have international Arabic programming packages that can be added to a satellite subscription. Watch news programming to learn the language through contemporary events or watch other channels such as Qatar TV, a pan-Arabic channel that can introduce you to the language through Arabic cultural programming.
Supplement your studies with free online Arabic language courses. The University of Northern Iowa and other websites such as Medinah Arabic offer a comprehensive Arabic learning course for free online. Use the various audio recordings, flashcards, and lessons to advance your knowledge of the language for free. Begin with the Medinah Arabic "Arabic Course" link to start learning the Arabic script and then proceed through each subsequent lesson until you have a basic grasp of elementary Arabic.
Attend a government-sponsored STARTALK program during the summer. These are language learning programs that provide elementary and secondary students the opportunity to study Arabic and other languages at designated locations around the country. These courses provide you an opportunity to supplement your other Arabic studies efforts.