As an English speaker, is it possible to self teach myself Arabic?
2007-02-16 05:15:17 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It is as long as you immerse yourself in the language.
I am an American who now speaks Arabic. I tried reading books, listening to tapes, doing workbooks, but none of them worked. The best way I learned was when I moved to Tunisia and was immersed in the culture. Everyone around me spoke Arabic, which meant that if I wanted to communicate, I needed to learn what they were saying, and learn fast! It's really not that hard of a language to learn, and once you learn it, you realize how beautiful it is. I now find that there are times when English words just do not express my feelings as well as Arabic words do sometimes.
Try to watch Arabic channels on tv, go to your local Middle East Markets and try making friends with the people there - they can help you learn how to speak and pronounce words correctly.
Here are a few basic words (mainly in Tunisian dialect because that's what I speak) to help get you started:
Walla = Or
Walˁlˁa = By God
Feinel bhar = Where's the beach?
Fein baiti = Where's my room?
Asala'ama = Hello
Bisla'ama = Good-bye
Birabbee minfadlik = Please
Shukran = Thank you
Na'am (Aye)= Yes
La = No
Ashnooa ahwalik? = How are you?
Labes elhamdulillah = Fine thanks
Sismik? = What's your name?
Ismi.. = My name is...
Fein...? = Where is...?
Emta...? = When is...?
in-sha Allah = God willing
Ana = I
Inta = you (male)
Inti = you (female)
Huwwa = he
Hiyya = she
Ahna = we
Jeaan = I'm hungry
3uTsha:na = Thirsty
Shaban = I'm full
Floose = money
Gha:li = exprensive
3andikshi Sarf? = Do you have change?
Sabah El Kheir = good morning
Tis'Sabah El Kheir = good night
Ija = come
Houny = here
Kadish? = How much (cost)?
Barsha= lots
Shwaya = little
Ba:hya = Okay (good)
Kelim bil Anglais? = Do you speak English?
Ku:ka = Coke
Qahwa = Coffee
Ma = Water
Xhuza = Bread
B3i:da = Far
Qri:ba = Near
Kbi:ra = Big/large
Sghi:ra = Small/little
Sxu:na = Hot
Ilwaqt = Time
Qbal = Before
Ba3d = After
A:kul = Eat
Fi:q = Wake up
Qu:m = Get up
Urqud = Sleep
3u:m = Swim
If you need any help, feel free to contact me and I'll try my best to help you.
2007-02-16 19:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Arabic is such a difficult language to learn. If you have enough patience and put in a lot of hard work and use the correct resources to help you - then it is possible.
What I would do is I would sign up for Arabic lessons as well as teaching myself because it's always nice to have a bit of guidance from people who are fluent in the language. I also think it's a good idea to make friends with someone that's Arabic so you can speak to them and also, if you can get Arabic channels, then that would really help too.
Hope I answered your question x
2007-02-16 05:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by don't stop the music ♪ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What CD did you purchase? Are you learning grammar? I too am learning Arabic, but a teacher comes to my house to teach :) And Allah knows best.
2016-03-28 22:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course yes:)
just make sure that you are giving it at least 1 hour a day ,as a beginning of course then bit by bit you can stretch it,lol.
A part of my major is teaching Arabic to the non native speakers of it.I just give them the start & then suggest some books &wish them good luck.
For now you can try these sites:
for now try these sites:
"for pronunciation" beginner
http://mec.sas.upenn.edu/marhaba/lesson_...
http://i-cias.com/babel/arabic/index.htm... (this one with audio option)
"for writing"
http://afl.ajeeb.com/freetour/menu/menu....
*A quite advanced one you might need it later for grammar &more:
http://arabic.speak7.com/
Good luck
2007-02-16 06:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by Emmy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can self teach yourself any language.
Tip: Arabic reads right - to - left.
2007-02-16 05:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, you can start to teach yourself, my advice is start with Arabic Letters and simple words
you can find on this link:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.321348057986953.77144.115961021858992&type=3
The Alphabet and word for each letter,
2014-01-22 00:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Arabeya Arabic Language Center 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-teacher Arabic? I don't think so unless you have a lot of time and try really really hard.
2007-02-16 05:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
how do i say to supplier. we need water in our shop, what time are you coming today.
2015-07-25 21:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask allah for help
2014-11-22 09:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋