Eman Mohamed, Author at Arab Academy https://www.arabacademy.com/author/eman911/ Learn Arabic with Simple & Powerful Lessons Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:07:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.arabacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/favicon-66x66.png Eman Mohamed, Author at Arab Academy https://www.arabacademy.com/author/eman911/ 32 32 6 Stages of the Arabic Language Learning Process for Teens https://www.arabacademy.com/6-stages-of-the-arabic-language-learning-process-for-teens/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:03:55 +0000 https://www.arabacademy.com/?p=37835 Teenagers bold enough to attempt to learn Arabic are open to the academic challenges presented by the language. Content offered through Arab Academy follows general learning processes to help teens pick up the language. Understanding the stages of this process helps establish realistic expectations for one's learning. Choose a Dialect Classical Arabic forms the basis for [...]

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]]> Teenagers bold enough to attempt to learn Arabic are open to the academic challenges presented by the language. Content offered through Arab Academy follows general learning processes to help teens pick up the language. Understanding the stages of this process helps establish realistic expectations for one’s learning.

  1. Choose a Dialect

Classical Arabic forms the basis for the Modern Standard and colloquial dialects, but it is used primarily in writing instead of everyday speech. This makes the classical dialect a good option for students who only want to learn Arabic to study texts such as the Quran. Modern Standard forms the foundation of all Arabic used around the world today. All Arab regions have their own dialectical differences. These variations may make colloquial the preferred dialect to study for those who wish to converse with native speakers in different regions of the world.

  1. Learn the Arabic Alphabet

The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 letters, all of which are consonants. Vowels are indicated with unique diacritical markers. Learning the Arabic alphabet helps teens correctly pronounce letters and construct words. This then leads to a basic understanding of Arabic sentence structure and verb patterns.

  1. Study Arabic Culture

Share America reports that as of 2022, 26,000 K-12 students in the United States were studying Arabic. This growing interest in Arabic culture can be leveraged to help children and teens attempting to learn the language. Learning the history and customs that formed the language assists in understanding how and why it is spoken today. A greater cultural understanding may also help maintain a teen’s interest in studying their chosen Arabic dialect.

  1. Read in Arabic 

Reading books, magazines, and online articles written in Arabic may increase a teen’s basic understanding of the language’s syntax. It does this by providing a visual representation of the linguistic principles they’re studying. Frequently engaging with Arabic writing also enables students to identify the distinction between how the language is written and how it’s spoken.

  1. Practice Through Immersion

Teens with a growing understanding of Arabic should attempt to immerse themselves in the language. Watching Arabic movies and TV shows may help students learn when and where to use points of emphasis. The same knowledge may be gained from listening to Arabic music. Labeling household items with their corresponding Arabic names can help teens start subconsciously referring to them in the new language.

  1. Connect With Native Speakers 

Conversing with a native-speaking mentor allows teens to polish their Arabic language skills. Mentoring sessions should place equal emphasis on speaking and listening. Listening to a mentor speak can show the subtle nuances of spoken Arabic. Mentoring sessions provide a comfortable environment for teens to practice speaking the language and receive constructive feedback from a trusted partner. Real-world conversations like these may increase a teen’s comfort level when hearing the language spoken by people they don’t know.

A Proven Way for Teens To Learn Arabic

Practicing patience during the language learning process helps teens remain committed to learning Arabic. Taking time to master each language stage promotes a thorough understanding of Arabic, but learners can customize their courses and timelines according to their own preferences. Arab Academy offers multiple online courses and resources to encourage students to create a unique learning plan. Contact us today for more information about learning Arabic online.

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]]> June 2024 Student Spotlight https://www.arabacademy.com/june-2024-student-spotlight/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:09:46 +0000 https://www.arabacademy.com/?p=37222 This month, Arab Academy is featuring Evy Nilsen from Norway. Evy joined our classroom program in Cairo for 11 weeks. Read on to hear about her experience learning Arabic. Why did you choose to learn Arabic? I am half Egyptian and I wanted to learn the language maybe also for possible future work. Why did [...]

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]]> This month, Arab Academy is featuring Evy Nilsen from Norway. Evy joined our classroom program in Cairo for 11 weeks. Read on to hear about her experience learning Arabic.

Why did you choose to learn Arabic?

I am half Egyptian and I wanted to learn the language maybe also for possible future work.

Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy?

Good reviews on Google.

Has Arab Academy changed or impacted your life in any other way?  If so, how?

Opened a new world to me.

How Arab Academy is unique compared to other language centers/ online courses you have tried?

Met very many nice new people.

What would you tell someone who is interested in learning Arabic, but hasn’t yet tried it out?

Go for it.

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]]> December 2023 Student Spotlight https://www.arabacademy.com/december-2023-student-spotlight/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:34:17 +0000 https://www.arabacademy.com/?p=34384 This month, Arab Academy is featuring Libby Styles from the UK. Libby joined our classroom program in Cairo for 1 week. Read on to hear about her experience learning Arabic. Why did you choose to learn Arabic? I Study it at university. Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy? It came highly recommended [...]

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]]> This month, Arab Academy is featuring Libby Styles from the UK. Libby joined our classroom program in Cairo for 1 week. Read on to hear about her experience learning Arabic.

Why did you choose to learn Arabic?
I Study it at university.

Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy?
It came highly recommended from my university and they offered flexible teaching arrangements.

How has learning Arabic Impacted your life?
It has been very rewarding to use my Arabic in Egypt.

Has Arab Academy changed or impacted your life in any other way?  If so, how?
The experiences and conversation we had inside of classes were fun and made everyone here feel like a friend, even just for a week.

How Arab Academy is unique compared to other language centers/ online courses you have tried?
There is a focus on using Arabic in context rather than isolated exercises.

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]]> October 2023 Student Spotlight https://www.arabacademy.com/october-2023-student-spotlight/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:41:09 +0000 https://www.arabacademy.com/?p=33265 This month, Arab Academy is featuring Lévi Sollberger from Switzerland. Levi joined our classroom program in Cairo for 22 weeks. Read on to hear about his experience learning Arabic.  Why did you choose to learn Arabic? I simply love the language and the culture, also I wish to work and live in an Arabic speaking [...]

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]]> This month, Arab Academy is featuring Lévi Sollberger from Switzerland. Levi joined our classroom program in Cairo for 22 weeks. Read on to hear about his experience learning Arabic. 

Why did you choose to learn Arabic?

I simply love the language and the culture, also I wish to work and live in an Arabic speaking country one day inshAllah.

Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy?

I wanted to learn Arabic in the heart of Cairo and with an Egyptian instructor. Arab Academy is probably one of the best schools.

How has learning Arabic impacted your life?

Learning Arabic is not just learning a language but also a way of thinking and new culture.

Has Arab Academy changed or impacted your life in any way?

I’m often thinking in Arabic now.

How Arab Academy is unique compared to other language centers/ online courses you have tried?

The amount of different teachers and subjects.

What would you tell someone who is interested in learning Arabic, but hasn’t yet tried it out?

I am deeply convinced that Arabic is the most beautiful language and has the deepest vocabulary. Learning Arabic has changed the way I see the world.

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]]> August 2023 Student Spotlight https://www.arabacademy.com/august-2023-student-spotlight/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:28:21 +0000 https://www.arabacademy.com/?p=32275 This month, Arab Academy is featuring Ali Sharif from Holland. Ali joined our classroom program in Cairo for 4 weeks. Read on to hear about his experience learning Arabic. Why did you choose to learn Arabic? Because of my work. Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy? Because I trusted it. How has [...]

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]]> This month, Arab Academy is featuring Ali Sharif from Holland. Ali joined our classroom program in Cairo for 4 weeks. Read on to hear about his experience learning Arabic.

Why did you choose to learn Arabic?

Because of my work.

Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy?

Because I trusted it.

How has learning Arabic Impacted Your life?

Yes

Has Arab Academy changed or impacted your life in any other way?  If so, how?

Not only to study with Arab Academy studying the loud that speak the language will approve to learn the language.

How Arab Academy is unique compared to other language centers/ online courses you have tried?

I never used other language.

What would you tell someone who is interested in learning Arabic, but hasn’t yet tried it out?

Yes, sure.

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]]> July 2022 Students Spotlight https://www.arabacademy.com/july-2022-students-spotlight/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:09:40 +0000 https://www.arabacademy.com/?p=25365 Yann Mir  This month, Arab Academy is featuring Yann Mir from France. Yann joined our classroom program in Cairo for 1 week. Read on to hear about his experience learning Arabic. Why did you choose to learn Arabic? To be able to make jokes with Egyptians Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy? [...]

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 This month, Arab Academy is featuring Yann Mir from France. Yann joined our classroom program in Cairo for 1 week. Read on to hear about his experience learning Arabic.

Why did you choose to learn Arabic?

To be able to make jokes with Egyptians


Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy?

The neighborhood has an amazing location.


How has learning Arabic Impacted Your life? 

I can now negotiate a price without blushing


How Arab Academy is unique compared to other language centers/ online courses you have tried?

Having 3 different teachers is certainly a (+).

What would you tell someone who is interested in learning Arabic, but hasn’t yet tried it out?

Go for it, it is not that hard as it looks. It is fun to learn.

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]]> Quranic Arabic Versus Modern Standard Arabic https://www.arabacademy.com/quranic-arabic-vs-modern-standard-arabic/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:47:27 +0000 http://www.arabacademy.com/?p=4111 If you’re looking to learn Arabic, you’ve probably come across both Quranic and Modern Standard Arabic. Most Arabic language schools offer courses in both. Here is more information about the differences between the two forms of Arabic and which one you should learn first: Quranic Arabic Quranic Arabic is the form of Arabic in [...]

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If you’re looking to learn Arabic, you’ve probably come across both Quranic and Modern Standard Arabic. Most Arabic language schools offer courses in both. Here is more information about the differences between the two forms of Arabic and which one you should learn first:

Quranic Arabic

Quranic Arabic is the form of Arabic in which the Quran (the holy book of Islam) is written. Quranic Arabic is also called Classical Arabic. As the Quran was written as early as the 6th century A.D., the language will be slightly different from the Arabic of today.

Quranic or Classical Arabic is based on the medieval dialects of Arab tribes. The sentence structure is the same as the modern standard Arabic used today. The groupings, context, and some of the words used are vastly different. There are some minor differences in grammar and punctuation of words between the Quranic and modern standard versions of Arabic.

In Classical (or Quranic Arabic), special symbols are used to signify proper pronunciation and to give emphasis to words, such as pauses between words. These written Arabic symbols are almost exclusively used in oral reciting of the Quran. Most Arabic speakers who are Muslims will know Quranic Arabic as learning about the Quran is often a part of a child’s education. Most Arabic speakers will know both Quranic and Modern Standard Arabic.

Modern Standard Arabic

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), is the most widely used version of Arabic used today in Arabic-speaking countries. MSA is used in virtually every media outlet from TV and movies to newspapers and radio broadcasts. Most books are written in MSA and politicians speak in MSA in debates and speeches. MSA is the Arabic that is used in everyday life in Arabic-speaking countries.

Modern Standard Arabic is very similar to Classical (or Quranic) Arabic. Many Arabs use them interchangeably. Overall, the two types of Arabic are very similar. Modern Standard Arabic uses new, modern words and phrases that didn’t exist back when the Quran was written. MSA also pronounces words, groups words, and elicits a different context between words than in Quranic Arabic.

The Differences Between MSA and Quranic Arabic

The difference between MSA and Quranic Arabic is in the form in which they are presented. Quranic (Classical) Arabic is more common in literature and writing, while MSA is more commonly spoken. Because both are similar, with a few minor differences, most Arabs can be taught one and quickly learn the other.

When deciding whether to study Quranic or Modern Standard Arabic, evaluate why you want to learn Arabic. If you want to learn to read, write, or gain a deeper understanding of the Quran, then Quranic Arabic would be a great fit. If you’re thinking of traveling to an Arabic-speaking country or want to be fluent in speaking Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic would be the most beneficial.

With both versions of Arabic being so similar, once you master one, you’ll be able to quickly learn the other. Being fluent in Arabic has many benefits, especially for those wanting to study political science, business, linguistics, and more. It will help set you apart and open up many more career opportunities.

Learn Arabic With Arab Academy

Arab Academy provides a wide range of classes for beginning to advanced students. Our classes are self-paced, so students can learn when it is most convenient for their schedules. The students have access to a comprehensive range of resources to enhance their learning experience. If you want to begin learning either Quranic or Modern Standard Arabic, sign up today at Arab Academy or contact our team to learn more.

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