Is it easy to learn to speak Arabic language?

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   rumanasaiyedposted 11 years ago

   Is it easy to learn to speak Arabic language?
   
   

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   Virgo908posted 11 years ago

   When I tried to learn Arabic, I found out that it is one of the most difficult languages to master. In the several years I stayed in the Middle East, I could only use 4 Arabic words with ease: Marhaba (Hello), Shukran (Thank You), Yalla (Come on, Let's Go, Hurry Up), Inshallah (God willing).

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      rumanasaiyedposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Even I am trying to learn to speak... but it seems bit tough

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   padmendraposted 11 years ago

   Nothing is easy or difficult. If you are determined to learn any language and sincerely try it learning by believing oneself, you would achieve it within a very reasonable period. If you would try  halfheartedly , easier and easier thing will be out of your reach.

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      rumanasaiyedposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks padmendra for your motivational reply

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   nilaeslitposted 11 years ago

   Yes, it is very easy to learn to speak Arabic. I've learned to construct a few Arabic sentences in two days. I needed to learn the language quickly, then, because most of my colleagues had difficulty comprehending English. Arabic is one of the most beautiful languages to speak in. However, up until now I still don't have the chance to learn how to write or read Arabic characters. It was also from the Arabs that I learned the meaning of my name.  Nila or Neelam means blue, sky blue, or blue sapphire.

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      rumanasaiyedposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Great Nilam.. it was pleasure hearing from you:)

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   Monis Masposted 11 years ago

   Well, I haven't tried, but it sure doesn't seem to be an easy job!

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      rumanasaiyedposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yes you are right

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   Diana Grantposted 11 years ago

   It's a little difficult to start with, because the structure is different from English, for instance changing the middle of words instead of the endings.  I did learn a bit, and intended to learn more, but someone nicked my grammar book and never returned it, and I didn't get round to using the Tape course I bought.  The other difficulty for English speakers is that not only is the alphabet very different from our Roman alphabet, but you write from right to left, instead of left to right.  Once you have mastered this, it is not more difficult than other languages.
   
   And, Virgo908, surely you know "emshi", which means "go away",  and is something which is used frequently when you are surrounded with sellers and beggars who won't leave you alone.

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      rumanasaiyedposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Very true Diana... nothing is difficult if  we strive hard for it!!

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      toomuchmintposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Diana, you're absolutely right about the structure.  The system of 3-letter roots, prefixes and endings is completely different from English. To really get the language, you have to learn the Arabic measures or forms.

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   toomuchmintposted 11 years ago

   Rumana, Learning Arabic isn't difficult if you master the grammar first.  Arabic is built around a completely different morphology system that uses 3-4 letter roots with specific modifications according to a grammar table called the Arabic measures or Arabic forms. 
   
   If you want to learn the language quickly and well, you have to memorize the measures and use them as the context to form words and sentences.  There are lots of sound cues in the measures, so knowing them makes a big difference in your pronunciation and listening skills. 
   
   If you've started learning the language and have specific questions, please ask.  If you're curious about the measures and you want to see them explained in English (instead of the standard all-Arabic table), look for a copy of the Easy Arabic Measures Chart.  It breaks down all the nouns and verbs for the most common forms, and includes some of the common but tricky idioms like "to almost".

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      rumanasaiyedposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for your motivational reply. I will surely see you, if I need any help in learning arabic.. Thanks once again Toomuchmint.. I really appreciate it!!

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