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Learning the Arabic Language: Avoid 5 Common Mistakes

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Learning the Arabic Language: Avoid 5 Common Mistakes

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Do you know Arabic is the 5th-most spoken language in the world and has around 315 million native speakers?

However, it is also one of the hardest languages to learn and requires enough time and dedication to speak like a native.

Yet so many Arabic learners make mistakes, thus wasting their time and money.

Whether you are just a beginner or you’re somewhere trying to keep going, here are 5 mistakes to avoid when learning Arabic:

1. Learning On Your Own

A common mistake many Arabic students make that they believe they can learn Arabic on their own.

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While it is feasible to master English or French purely through self-study, Arabic is not one of those languages.

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It has tricky and difficult pronunciation, words, phrases, and grammatical features making this self-learning method completely failed.

You’ll either need to seek the help of a qualified Arabic tutor or join online Arabic classes to develop the skills.

2. Lack Of Practice

The famous saying,” Practice makes the man perfect” goes well here.

Lack of practice can make it tougher for you to master the Arabic skills like a pro. Arabic has some heavy words and sounds that are hard to pronounce accurately.

It’s advisable to spend at least 15 minutes a day learning and speaking those sounds. You can speak fluently only with constant practice.

3. Wrong Approach

If you already speak French, you might find it easier to learn Spanish.

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But the same does not go with Arabic language.

The grammar and vocabulary of Arabic language are very different as compared to other languages.

And if you are learning Arabic while keeping other languages in mind, this can confuse you even more and you may end up feeling disappointed.

Arabic requires many months of hard work and studying. So, change your approach, keep an open mind, take your time, and learn Arabic with full focus.

4. Underestimating The Power Of Reading

Nothing can beat the importance of reading to level up all aspects of language ability and is an excellent way to learn Arabic.

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By reading, you can know and learn common phrases, grammatical structures, and vocabulary. Whether a chapter of a book or news articles, it’s advisable to read something daily in Arabic.

5. Considering Spoken And Classical Arabic The Same

Many students make the mistake of considering spoken and classical Arabic the same.

But there is a big difference.

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Spoken Arabic is used in regular oral interactions. Classical Arabic, on the other hand, is the written form of the language which is hardly used in day-to-day communications.

Learning Arabic means you are knowing more than one language.

In The End

Learning the Arabic language can open up many opportunities, both personally and professionally. Mistakes are a common part of learning. So don’t get disappointed, it’s the way to master the language.

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