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There are many resources available. If you want to rely strictly on the internet, there are numerous sites to help you learn Arabic. I would suggest googling "Arabic alphabet" to see what you can find.
If you want to get a book or two, the book I'm using so far is called "Alif Baa". Its very thorough and includes a DVD to supplement the text. This book will help learning to read and write in Arabic. It covers all letters and diacritical marks used in Arabic writing.
I've been studying Arabic on my own for about a year. I found learning to read it is much easier than learning to spell words.
If you want to learn to speak Arabic, you have several choices. You can start by learning what is called "Modern Standard Arabic". This is a form of Arabic which is standard throughout the Arab region. It is more of an "official" form of Arabic and is not used in day-to-day conversations. But it will give you a good starting point to learn other dialects and help you understand the grammatical rules.
If you want to speak a "dialect" then you'll have many more choices to consider. I've been told that Egyptian is a very good dialect to learn because it seems to have more widespread usage than say, the Syrian or Saudi dialects. This is due mostly to Egypt's entertainment industry.
The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters. Several of which have pronunciations that bear no
resemblance to anything in English. So learning their pronunciation will take some practice.
As far as listening to learn, Pimsleur has two Arabic courses available. Egyptian Arabic and "Eastern" (this is for Syrian and Lebanese dialects).
You can go to Arabic Pod 101. They have podcasts for several dialects.
If you have a Mac or PC, you can activate their language keyboards. I own a Mac and have found that activating the Arabic-QWERTY keyboard has been very helpful for me to learn the alphabet as well as learning to read Arabic.
Just remember, Arabic is written and read from right to left and vowels are not typically used in written form. And some of the English "vowels" are actually considered consonants in Arabic...
Good luck and enjoy...
What else can I help you with?
What is the written language of Arabia?
Arabic-speaking countries use Arabic as their written language.
Why An Arabic person prefers Arabic language in speaking and writing?
An Arabic person may prefer to speak and write in Arabic because it is their native language, allowing for ease of communication and expression. Arabic culture and traditions are deeply rooted in the language, making it a vital part of their identity. Additionally, Arabic is a rich language with a long history and poetic tradition that holds cultural significance for many Arabic speakers.
What is an Arabic script?
An Arabic script is the 28-letter abjad used for writing the Arabic language.
How do you write language in arabic?
The word "language" in Arabic is (لغة) logha. As for the actual method of writing in Arabic, Arabic is a language with an alphabet. It is written from right to left by scripting the letters together.
What is the percetage of world Muslims who are not speaking Arabic?
Home language of 85% of world Muslims is not Arabic.
Is there free online tool to learn Arabic?
you can learn Arabic for free at www.madinaharabic.com which has lots of lessons, discussion forum monitored by teachers etc, they also have a 1 to 1 tuition service with Arabic tutors at www.madinaharabic.net.
Is the Arabic language read from right to left?
Yes, the Arabic language is read from right to left. The script and layout of Arabic text is designed for this right-to-left reading direction.
When UNO approved Arabic as official language?
Arabic was approved as an official language of the United Nations in 1973. This decision acknowledged the large number of Arabic-speaking countries and the importance of the language in international communication.
What is the middle east writing system?
Depends on the language. Hebrew is written one way, Arabic another. Writing the language means writing it in its own characters.
Why does Arabic writing start from right to left?
Arabic is traditionally written and read from right to left due to its historical origins in the Arabic region. The direction of writing is considered cultural and customary in Arabic-speaking societies. It is also believed to have originated from right-to-left writing practices in the ancient Semitic languages.
How did Swahili?
Swahili vocabulary springs from the Arabic language, made through more than many centuries of exchange with Arabic-speaking peoples
In what language is writing done from right to left?
Writing from right to left is commonly done in languages such as Arabic and Hebrew.
