To those who have learn Arabic...is it worth getting to grips with the script and alphabet first or did you learn to speak it, rather than read it???
2006-11-23 07:29:13 · 9 answers · asked by cloudbunny 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I sort of started on both at the same time.I had a CD of words and such,but I also started memorizing the letters too.I know some words,and I like to practice by reading different things I find like food boxes,TV shows and such.It's a very lovely language in writtien form.I am enjoying learning it.
Everyone is different.Listen to the native speaker's answers.I just started off on my own.Start with sounds of letters,then go to numbers,then words.
2006-11-24 02:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Vtmtnman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest getting at least the Arabic alphabet down pat first, especially if you've never been introduced to Arabic before and especially especially if you''re going to be learning standardized Arabic.
Reason being is simple. There are many sounds that don't exist in the English language that are used frequently in Arabic. Getting the alphabet will be an easy way to learn the subtle difference between the two different t's, s's, h's, etc... and be able to establish a sound base for when you start learning the language. Plus, you're bound to pick up a few words learning the alphabet.
2006-11-24 01:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn to speak it first then the language, as in alphabet. like u were born speaking english before you learned the alphabet right?
2006-11-23 16:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by .....u made me do it 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u must learn how to say the name of the letter 1st b4 read or speak words and this is bcoz arabic letter every one of them not like the other when u try to read it
this how we learn arabic at my country egypt
2006-11-25 07:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by alaa_cancer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT!
You certainly don't need to. Get some language tapes like pimsler or rosetta stone and hang out with some local arabs.
2006-11-23 15:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by DW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yeah.
Especially if you're not familiar with the different sounds in few of the letters like H'a(7) 'Ain(3) etc
2006-11-24 04:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak it before u learn to write it , then after u learn to write it your pronounciation will be a lot clearer and better
2006-11-23 18:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by dreamz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah defo, it will help alot.
2006-11-23 15:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by SiSi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋