How to Learn Arabic Fast (7 Steps Guide)

Arabic is a language spoken by over 490 million people around the world. It has many benefits including the high demand for Arabic speakers in the fields of foreign affairs, defence, intelligence and journalism. It is also integral for Gulf trade and hence Gulf business primarily relies on Arabic speakers. Arab culture is also extremely vibrant and beautiful, learning Arabic will help you experience it. Finally, Arabic will prove to be helpful if you wish to travel to any of the Gulf countries.

With all that being said, we can’t forget that Arabic is also considered to be one of the most difficult languages to learn. If you are willing to learn the language you are probably going to need a few steps to learn if quicker.

1. Learn the alphabets and the vowels like Fatha, Dhamma, Kasra & Sukun. You can search for the Arabic alphabet on google search and click for the image on the search result. You will see plenty of image lists. So, you can graphically learn the language.

2.Understand Arabic culture. Read about the culture on Wikipedia and watching videos on Youtube will help you understand a lot about the culture.

3.You can also listen to local Arabic radio and watch TV channels with English subtitles to learn common words. With this method, you can start reading hoardings, traffic signs, a newspaper advertisement and display boards.

4. There exist different Arabic dialects, accents like Khaleej (Gulf countries), Egyptian, Lebanese, Syrian, etc. Note the differences between each gulf countries too, however, you will surely catch on once you are accustomed to it.

5. Speak with a friend, colleague, shop keeper, a native Arabic speaker if you can find one if you are in the Middle East. Let go of that anxiety and speak to people, this method will help you excessively in the long run.

6. Learn numbers at least 1 to 10, they are the easiest. Learn days of the week. And make a spreadsheet of Arabic, English words and keep memorizing them. Keep it on your mobile and use it whenever you need it this will also prove helpful in tight situations while in a conversation.

7. Finally enrol in a professional Arabic class, invest in Arabic books and can be ready to learn grammar from 4 and 12.

It is important to note that countries that are adjacent to the middle east tend to share few words and culture and therefore tend to understand mutually used words better than nationals from complete alien countries like the European or Americans. These are some of those steps that should help you speed up your process of learning Arabic. While it is not the easiest language to learn. It definitely is not impossible to learn either. With a dedicated and rigid schedule, you should definitely be able to master this language to perfection in absolutely no time.