Arabic Language Training: Focus on Practical Knowledge

 

If you are interested in learning to speak Arabic, do you ask the school what type of Arabic language training it offers? If your goal is to become familiar with the language so that you can be comfortable speaking it with others, you’ll want to be sure that you find a school that can provide you with a focus on practical knowledge first.

Some courses have content that is more focused on learning about the Arabic alphabet, grammar rules, reading and writing skills. While these are definitely part of learning the language and important elements to learn, new students who are interested in learning to speak Arabic want to start using the language in conversation.

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Best Way to Learn to Speak a New Language

If you have set yourself a goal to learn to speak a new language, the best way to reach that goal is to focus on words and phrases that people use in everyday life. Spoken language is more natural and more casual than the way that books, letters and documents tend to be written.

Does anyone you know speak in the same way that people in romance novels talk to each other? Of course not! How about business letters, or legal documents? Not at all! That type of writing tends to be quite stiff and formal. No one that you run into on the street speaks English in that way, unless they come from a very formal upbringing or they are just learning the language.

If your goal is to learn to speak Arabic and feel comfortable talking to people you meet while traveling or through work in Arabic-speaking countries, you will not want to look like someone who is talking as though he is reading a book. You’ll need to find a course that will be able to start you off learning how to say phrases that people use in regular conversation.

The other elements mentioned above (the alphabet, reading and writing) are also important and should form part of your course, for sure. If your main focus is speaking, you should choose a course that is a good match; otherwise, you run the risk of being disappointed in the program and you may end up quitting because the course was not what you expected.

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How to Choose the Right Arabic Language Course for You

Before you can make a decision about Arabic language training, you need to ask some questions about the school and the courses available.

• Can I get private lessons? What is the advantage of one-on-one instruction?

Students who choose London Arabic Tuition’s private lessons can learn to speak Arabic at their own pace. We can develop a course that is tailored to your language level and your needs. Whether you want to learn Arabic for personal interest, are preparing to go on holiday or need to learn the language to advance in your career, we can prepare a program to help you advance quickly.

• How does learning in a small group benefit Arabic language students?

Taking a language course with a small group of students will help you develop your language skills, since you can hold conversations with one or more people and perform role playing exercises. You learn together and share the cost of tuition. The group can also arrange to practise together outside of class.

• Are your teachers native Arabic speakers? What qualifications do they have?

If you are investigating a language school, it makes sense to find out about the teachers’ qualifications. London Arabic Tuition’s teachers are native speakers who come from different countries where Arabic is spoken (Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Morocco, UAE and Saudi Arabia). Some of them have obtained teaching qualifications from SOAS University and have several years of teaching experience. They have taught students in the United Kingdom and other countries.

Our teachers know and appreciate the challenges that an English speaker will face when learning the Arabic language. They have developed strategies to help students overcome them and to not become discouraged with the process.

We know that our teachers’ enthusiasm for teaching and positive outlook is part of the learning process. No one would want to attend language classes if the material was dry and boring. Our teachers make sure that learning with them is pleasant and helps you reach your learning goals.

Call us today to find out more or to book your course!

 

About Author

Omar Nassra

I am the owner of this school with over 20 years experience teaching Spoken Arabic. I have developed a system for teaching Arabic with some students becoming fluent within 6 months.

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