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I want to learn Arabic?

I want to learn Arabic. What are some really good resources?

I am already using youtube. For example this guy is pretty good: http:www.youtube.com/LearnArabicTV

I am using livemocha.

I am using Arabicpod.net

I have tried Rosetta Stone.

What else is there that is a really great resource?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Ok, all these are really good ways to learn but there is nothing that can beat one-on-one teaching.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The fact of the matter enhancing ones linguistic skills is a vastly exhaustive endeavor. One lingual factor (such as speaking) cannot strengthened while ignoring the other aspects. All dimensions must be covered.

    One must be fully motivated.

    Language learning must be made fun to evade discouragement. Start with supplies from your library and take some classes if possible. Lessons are vital , but as are these:

    1) Listening/watching: Keep listening to radio stations as well as watching TV shows in the target language. (Subtitles are crucial here)

    2) Writing/reading/communication: Discover discussion forums on things that you find interesting and FUN (music/various artists, hobbies, etc.) and start communicating there with other people using only the target language. Start using instant messaging systems in case you find some new friends or start emailing them. Do NOT fear making mistakes or hesitating, because even native speakers do make mistakes and do hesitate at times! The more enjoyable the experience, the more proneness to success.

    3) Purchase a bilingual dictionary with your native language and the target language. Upon encountering a new word, search it up in the dictionary. Placing words in their context is one of the greatest antics to increase one's vocabulary and grammar knowledge. The more skillful in reading and writing also, the better. Memorizing in itself isn't the best way to go with learning vocabulary, grammar or any other language brackets! For idioms, you should buy a dictionary which explains the words and shows you examples of how to use the words.

    The most crucial point is to make it as fun as possible for yourself. Try to locate interesting topics. Read online newspapers, listen radio stations online, if you find a discussion forum for e.g. your favorite hobby or your idols in music do participate there, etc. The essential word here is context, which indicates that it is simpler to learn new words and their usage as well as grammar when you use/see them in their real context . The more frequent you see and hear the new words in their context and the more you use them in your speech & writing, the easier it becomes to remember their meanings and correct spelling. Although don't fear making flaws since native speakers do make mistakes at points.

    I apologize, but there isn't an easy method. Mastery of a foreign language in short time span (such as 6 months) is neigh on impossible. Any language is challenging unless you grew up speaking it.

    Finally but not least: Never ever use online translators. They are inaccurate and useless. Do refrain from overrated, overpriced language gimmicks such as Rosetta Stone.

    Good luck!

  • lindox
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Download hundreds of free Arabic Audio-books

    http://www.al3arabiya.info/

  • 1 decade ago

    did you try www.arabicollege.com

    its 24/7 access to native real teachers.

    let me know what do you think, you can try it for free, 7 days free trail

    Source(s): www.arabicollege.com
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  • أريد أن أتعلم اللغة العربية. ما هي بعض موارد جيدة حقا؟

    أنا بالفعل باستخدام يوتيوب. على سبيل المثال هذا الرجل هو جيد جدا : http:www.youtube.com/LearnArabicTV

    أنا أستخدم livemocha.

    أنا أستخدم Arabicpod.net

    لقد حاولت حجر رشيد.

    آخر ما هناك هو مورد عظيم حقا؟

    Source(s): et voilà
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