Introduction

Learning a new language usually starts with reading, writing and listening. Speaking almost always comes towards the end. Also, people hesitate to speak when learning a new language. Let us look at eleven ways to improve your Arabic.

1. Choose a dialect you want to learn

Most of the time people start with Modern Standard Arabic which is the language used in print and media. However, when it comes to speaking Arabic, there are many dialects like Moroccan or Egyptian. It would be a good idea to start with a dialect that you would like to learn to speak based on the people that you would interact with predominantly.

2. Find tools that help you learn the language

Flashcards, mnemonics, short and simple stories with the vocabulary that you learn are all different methods of improving your Arabic on a daily basis. Using the words that you learn on a daily basis is the key to improving your language.

3. Set a goal for yourself

Starting with a goal makes a good difference in learning a new language. You can start with a goal of learning ten new words everyday and use them in your own sentences in different situations. Set bigger goals in the process and reward yourself every time you achieve your goal.

4. Schedule your learning

Fix a schedule to learn Arabic every day. Though just spending half an hour or an hour learning a new language may not be enough, it helps you create a routine for learning which ensures that you learn something new or practice what you have learned every day.

5. Learn in short intervals of time daily

This may look contradictory to what is mentioned above. Scheduling your learning helps you learn in an organized manner, whereas learning in short intervals of time throughout the day helps you constantly use the language which is the key to memorizing. You can spend two to five minutes every now and then to learn in quick bites.

6. Learn complete phrases or expressions

Most language learners focus on building vocabulary. However, when it comes to speaking a language, it is not just the words that help but a complete expression or a sentence for a particular situation is useful.

7. Prepare ahead

Usually when it comes to day-to-day scenarios, there are certain very common situations for which learning certain expressions can be very helpful. You can learn certain questions and answers ahead of time and use them for a meaningful simple conversation.

8. Find good learning resources

There are many learning platforms that help you learn a language. You can find a language learning platform which helps you practice your spoken Arabic. Find a tutor who allows you to speak more and gives you feedback or corrects you wherever necessary.

9. Find every opportunity to speak

The fear of making mistakes keeps most language learners away from speaking for a very long time. Start speaking with whatever you know and build on that. Making mistakes while speaking a new language is inevitable and a part of learning. Thus, never shy away from making mistakes. Learn to laugh and learn from your mistakes.

10. Shadowing

Repeating what you listen is shadowing. This is a great method of learning a new language. Listen to Arabic audio and try to repeat. This helps you improve your pronunciation and with time you can also learn to speak at a pace that native speakers speak at.

11. Reading aloud

Read your Arabic lessons aloud. Use proper intonation and emote as you read. You may start slowly and increase your pace as you improve at reading and speaking. You can check Multibhahi’s online class to learn Arabic. You can also get a free trial class by using this link.

Start with a good reason, find what motivates you and never stop learning.