Arabic Language Blog
Menu
Search

Why learn Arabic? Posted by on Mar 14, 2010 in Arabic Language, Uncategorized

Learning a foreign language is often a hard and taxing activity, but at the same time rewarding. People learn languages for all sorts of reasons. Most people quote practical reasons for learning a foreign language, such as wanting to find a good job, to live in a different country; others give intrinsic or personal reasons, such as wanting to improve one’s knowledge, to improve oneself, or to take a new challenge. Every language is unique, and it is often the case that we do not learn a language without learning about the culture in which it is used.

Why do some people choose to learn the Arabic language in particular? I think that there are as many reasons as there are learners, and each one has own reasons for learning Arabic

1- Arabic makes it easier to find a decent job, especially with globalization and the integration of the Arab region with all its resources into the global economy.

2- Arabic makes it possible for some people to travel to the Middle East and even to live there. This is a very attractive option for people who like to live in warm countries or to experience different cultures.

3- There are not that many people in the West who know Arabic, and one who does know it feels very special and unique.

4- A lot of Muslims whose native language is not Arabic learn it to know more about their religion.

5- Arabic presents a new challenge for those who like to take it.

Why do you learn Arabic?

جون: لماذا تدرس اللغة العربية؟

مايكل: أدرس اللغة العربية لأنني أحب السفر وأريد أن أعيش في الشرق الأوسط. وأنت، لماذا تدرس اللغة العربية؟

جون: أدرس اللغة العربية لأنها تمثل تحدياً جديداً بالنسبة لي

Tags:
Keep learning Arabic with us!

Build vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and more with Transparent Language Online. Available anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Try it Free Find it at your Library
Share this:
Pin it

Comments:

  1. Laiba:

    No. 4

    • aziza:

      @Laiba Thank you Laiba, and good luck!
      Aziza

  2. Juan:

    I learn arabic because initially it was a kind of challenge to me.

    I did not go to a school or take classes, I do not have or feel any preasure or any other need, I found out that it is a beautiful language, elegant, I would say with a mathematical structure that other languages like Spanish, English or French do not have.

    I do not need it in my work or in my life, I am not religious but I would like one day to be able to communicate, to undestand the TV, the newspapers etc.

    Juan

    • aziza:

      @Juan Yes Juan. The beauty of Arabic is another good reason to learn it.
      Best wishes with your endeavors,
      Aziza

  3. Travis:

    Me personally, I’m learning Arabic because I have a wide variety of friends who speak it (I live in a very diverse area) and I’d like to learn a language that’s a bit out of the norm. Not only is it exciting, but it’s rewarding as well!

    • aziza:

      @Travis A very good reason to learn Arabic! I agree that it is rewarding!
      Aziza

  4. Wisan Chedi:

    Arabic has its own reason for being the coming lingua-franca.

    Wisan Chedi

  5. Arabic Alphabet:

    Arabic is very nice language and a lot of people speak that language. I am a student and learn Arabic

  6. Learn Arabic:

    I agree with your first point, as Arabic is one of the most highly spoken languages in the world

  7. asadullah:

    i learn Arabic so that as a teacher i may guide my student properly.

  8. Graham:

    I like Arabic because it gives me an insight into the wonderful life and culture of the Maghreb, and anything to help bridge the obvious cultural gaps.

  9. almanyada egitim:

    Usually I don’t learn article on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very compelled me to take a look at and do so! Your writing taste has been amazed me. Thank you, very nice post.

  10. RAZ AKHTAR:

    i learn arabic because i am found of having knowledge about arab culture and its civilization properly ,i think learning arabic will help me in this regard