Setting Yourself Up for Success: Tips for Learning Spoken Arabic
Here are some tips for those of you who are just undertaking your journey to learn Arabic or for those who might need to make some minor tweaks in your routine to push past plateaus.
Suzana’s Journey Learning Arabic
Suzana shares how she first became interested in Arabic and where it led her.
What kind of things make other Arabic dialects hard for you to understand?
Part 10 in the “Arabs Say…” series, we ask: What kind of things make other Arabic dialects hard for you to understand?
My Extensive Reading Routine
Sindri tells us how he has improved his Arabic with extensive reading and listening.
The Next Best Thing to Learning Arabic in an Arab Country
Henning shares with us his tips and techniques for maximizing exposure to spoken Arabic.
When you speak to Arabs from other countries, what kind of Arabic do you speak together?
Part 9 in the “Arabs Say…” series, we ask: When you speak to Arabs from other countries, what kind of Arabic do you speak together?
A Comparison of Arabic with the Situation of Romance Languages
Rogério argues that the evolution of Romance languages is a key to understanding the situation of the Arabic language today.
My Journey Learning Arabic
My struggle with Arabic began in October 2012, with a couple of false starts. I tried initially to find a private tutor for Egyptian Arabic
Which Arabic Dialects Are the Easiest and Most Difficult for Arabs to Understand?
Part 8 in the “Arabs Say…” series, we ask: Which Arabic dialects are the easiest and most difficult for you, as an Arab, to understand?
Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Egyptian Arabic and about the sound changes that distinguish it from other varieties of Arabic.
Is Modern Standard Arabic Difficult for Arabs?
Part 7 in the “Arabs Say…” series, we ask: How proficient are you in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)? What is difficult for you? Do you make any mistakes?
Unique Words in Arabic Dialects that Even Other Arabs May Not Understand
Part 6 in the “Arabs Say…” series, we ask: What are a few words that are unique to your dialect which Arabs from other countries might find amusing or not understand?