Marhaba! If you are reading this, then you must have decided to learn Arabic. Congratulations, or as we say in Arabic, Mabrouk (مبروك)! This is a great and rewarding step. Bearing in mind that learning a new language is a daunting task, you will reap the endless benefits of this learning journey in no time! I can most certainly promise you that. For now, I would like to share the 10 most essential and must read posts for new beginners! I have shared some of them in an older post, but today I am revisiting this post to include an updated list of recommendations.
- Start with the basics. Learn to say hello and introduce yourself in Arabic. Any conversation begins with Hello, my name is…. so dive in and begin with this essential lesson.
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- 1,2,3… what are they in Arabic? Yes, you got that right! Learning how to pronounce and spell numbers in Arabic is a crucial step. So, do not waste a second more, and check one of our popular posts on numbers in Arabic.
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- Done with the fundamental basics? Well, what about learning some 3 of the most common expressions in Arabic? These are simple and straight to the point. Practice these and in no time you will start to feel your Arabic learning journey is in full swing!
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- Learning a new language requires getting acquainted with crucial building blocks. Put differently, vocabulary, yes, vocabulary words are crucial for a successful learning journey. You are encourage to begin with the 100 most common words in Arabic! Learn these by heart and no time, everything will hopefully become easier!
- Ok, you might be saying: “I have learned the 100 most common words in Arabic… but how are some of them used in actual sentences?” Well, look no further. I invite you to check out how some of these common words are used in actual sentences.
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- Do Arabic speakers use slang or is that only common in English or Western speaking countries? Of course we do!!! It’s part of breaking the rigidity and formality in any language. Bearing in mind different Arabic dialects and how some words are interchangeable across the Arab world, you will benefit immensely from checking and closely studying one of our most popular posts of all time on Arabic slang words.
- Can you guess what’s universal across all languages? I think it’s three things: love, swear words and expressions, and politics. So, let’s begin with some love expressions. These are simple and straight to the point. So, if you want to impress a native Arabic speaker, you want to study these love expressions by heart. This is one of our most popular posts and you will learn a lot from studying these expressions.
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- While you are not supposed to use any of these, because you will definitely get in trouble, I think you should learn them. If anything, learn them to know if an Arabic native speaker is hurling one or all of these at you. Profanity is a crucial component in any language learning journey and you will be happy to know that this is one of the most popular posts on the Transparent Arabic Blog. So, learn these swear words and expressions in Arabic, but try not to use them!
- Discussing politics is like bread and butter to almost everyone across the globe. Well, in the Arab world, you can find millions of people sitting in different cafes, restaurants, homes, or just somewhere around busy street corners, discussing politics in attempts to debunk popular myths or uncover conspiracy theories. So, if you want to engage in a discussion with a native Arabic speaker or simply understand some aspects of any discussion that will one way or another have a political component, you must check the ultimate guide on politics in Arabic.
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- Learning a new language is truly about getting immersed in the culture, customs, and traditions of the people that speak it. So, an important milestone in your journey will consist of traveling to the Arab world to meet Arabic speakers and learn about the birthplace of the beautiful Arabic language. You need to prepare in advance. Look no further! Check out and study our very famous and one-of-a-kind Traveler’s Guide to the Arab World, and no time, you will feel that you’re ready to embark on a journey to an Arab country!!
For now take care and stay tuned for upcoming posts!
Happy Learning!
Have a nice day!!
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