How to Learn to Speak & Write the Arabic Language

There are more than 225 million native Arabic speakers in the world. There are several dialects of the Arabic language, including Egyptian and Levantine, but the most frequently used dialect is Modern Standard Arabic. You may choose to learn Arabic for travel or business purposes or simply because you have a friend who speaks Arabic. Regardless of your motivations, there are several ways you can learn to speak and write the Arabic language.

Things You'll Need

  • Book
  • Arabic dictionary
  • Audio CD or other audio material
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Instructions

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      Read a book or website about Arabic grammar to gain a basic understanding of the structure of the language. Read aloud to practice your pronunciation of the words and improve your speaking skills. Although many materials are printed with the English pronunciation of the words, regularly review the Arabic script so you can practice writing the words you learn.

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      Enroll in an online Arabic class to further increase your Arabic speaking skills. Arabic classes offer all students grammar advice, speaking exercises and writing challenges. To get the most out of the class, complete homework quickly and regularly review the class materials.

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      Write out vocabulary words each day to improve your writing skills. Write each word several times and attempt to write the words from memory. Add a few new words each day until you have a sizable vocabulary.

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      Review Arabic flash cards each day to memorize new grammar and reinforce words you are already familiar with. Regularly quiz yourself on the words to make sure you not only recognize and understand the definition of the word, but that you can write it from memory.

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      Listen to Arabic audio CDs, podcasts, music or television. Frequently listening to Arabic will not only improve your ability to understand spoken Arabic, but will also increase your vocabulary and improve your speaking skills. Listen to the broadcast several times and try to understand what the speaker is saying. Write down any words you do not understand and look them up later in your dictionary. Speak along with the broadcast as much as possible to work on your pronunciation.

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