How long will it take for me to learn Arabic?

[Ronaldo7]

So basically i want to start to learn Arabic. I've heard from people that it's one of the harder languages.
How long do you think it'll take before I can confidently talk in Arabic?
Also, pls give me tips which could quicken this.

 

[sweep_shot]

I can read Arabic but I can't converse in Arabic.

I do not find Arabic that hard. Some other languages (German, for example) are much harder.

I sometimes play around with this app --> https://www.mondly.com/arabic-lessons.

Also, this link has some great resources: https://www.fluentin3months.com/online-arabic-classes/.

 

[Ronaldo7]

I can read Arabic but I can't converse in Arabic.

I do not find Arabic that hard. Some other languages (German, for example) are much harder.

I sometimes play around with this app --> https://www.mondly.com/arabic-lessons.

Also, this link has some great resources: https://www.fluentin3months.com/online-arabic-classes/.

Thanks for the links.
Appreciate it

 

[IAJ]

I am learning it through LQ-Toronto:

https://www.lqtoronto.com/videos.html

Best way to learn it. Proper classical arabic.

 

[Ronaldo7]

I am learning it through LQ-Toronto:

https://www.lqtoronto.com/videos.html

Best way to learn it. Proper classical arabic.

I'll check it out
Thanks

 

[Ronaldo7]

which arabic dialect? because there are many. the one that is written in quran is only spoken in like one town now in saudi.

and whats the point? the only reason for its survival is religion, other wise im sure it wouldve been gone by now.

How's that related to anything?
I may have to work in an Arab country in the future which is why I want to learn Arabic not because of the Quran. I can read english translations of the Quran.

I've seen a lot of your posts and you keep on bringing religion into matters which are completely unrelated.
Please avoid

 

[faraz39]

Wife and i are studying classical Arabic in Egypt right now. 4-5 hours of direct instruction every day. I have studied French, Spanish, Japanese English and Urdu and Arabic (proper Arabic) is by far the hardest.

It also forms the basis for the Arabic language and thus can be used anywhere in the Arab world. Almost everyone will understand it. It is used in news media, books, and all literature.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think learning Arabic is very useful because Arabs are the second largest ethnic group in the world.

I also want to fully learn Arabic. I think it is a cool language.

 

[Ronaldo7]

I think learning Arabic is very useful because Arabs are the second largest ethnic group in the world.

I also want to fully learn Arabic. I think it is a cool language.

Seems like a long process tbh.
It's a pretty difficult language and you'll really need to invest time in it

 

[Napa]

Wife and i are studying classical Arabic in Egypt right now. 4-5 hours of direct instruction every day. I have studied French, Spanish, Japanese English and Urdu and Arabic (proper Arabic) is by far the hardest.

That's not surprising as all the other languages you have studied are Indo-European (except Japanese) and thus have "stronger affinity, both in the roots of verbs and the forms of grammar".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-European_languages

I think learning Arabic is very useful because Arabs are the second largest ethnic group in the world.

I also want to fully learn Arabic. I think it is a cool language.

Arabs (about 450 million) are probably fifth largest and not the second largest ethnicity, behind Chinese, South Asians Europeans and Sub-Saharan Africans (each of whom are about a billion or more).

Arabic is the fifth largest language in the world, behind Mandarin, Spanish, English and Hindi.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_number_of_native_speakers

 

[sweep_shot]

Arabs (about 450 million) are probably fifth largest and not the second largest ethnicity, behind Chinese, South Asians Europeans and Sub-Saharan Africans (each of whom are about a billion or more).

Arabic is the fifth largest language in the world, behind Mandarin, Spanish, English and Hindi.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_number_of_native_speakers

I said ethnic group. Not language.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_contemporary_ethnic_groups.

Arabs are clear second in terms of population. Han Chinese is first.

 

[sweep_shot]

Seems like a long process tbh.
It's a pretty difficult language and you'll really need to invest time in it

It is indeed a bit of a long process. But, I think that all Muslims should learn Arabic.

What are you finding difficult? Pronunciations?

 

[Ronaldo7]

It is indeed a bit of a long process. But, I think that all Muslims should learn Arabic.

What are you finding difficult? Pronunciations?

Not really.
It's just hard to make sentences for me currently

 

[Mamoon]

“How long” is always the wrong way to ask a question. It could take 6 months and it could take 6 years. It all depends on your intelligence, determination and aptitude.

Start learning it and take note of your progress per week (or month) and the number of hours per day you are able to devote. That will give you a good idea instead of asking strangers who know nothing about you.

 

[Ronaldo7]

“How long” is always the wrong way to ask a question. It could take 6 months and it could take 6 years. It all depends on your intelligence, determination and aptitude.

Start learning it and take note of your progress per week (or month) and the number of hours per day you are able to devote. That will give you a good idea instead of asking strangers who know nothing about you.

I get that but taking tips from people who may be learning it too will help me.

 

[IAJ]

Arabic is a mathematical language, if you are good in maths arabic should be straight forward, especially if your native language is urdu. It’s so logical.

To understand the Quran and it’s beautiful poetry Arabic is a must, with translation you lose the sweetness. Besides I was in SaudiA recently and it really helped to know a little Arabic.

My goal is to speak it and ubderstand it properly in the next 5 years, a realistic goal given my busy life with children and work.

 

[Khan12]

which arabic dialect? because there are many. the one that is written in quran is only spoken in like one town now in saudi.

and whats the point? the only reason for its survival is religion, other wise im sure it wouldve been gone by now.

How are you a moderator? Some of your posts are pathetic. It's his choice what he wants to learn and for what purpose seems like you are triggered since in your view related to religion.

 

[Sir-fraz]

How are you a moderator? Some of your posts are pathetic. It's his choice what he wants to learn and for what purpose seems like you are triggered since in your view related to religion.

nah im not triggered at all, did i post anything else after this? i just asked why i got my response and never responded.

 

[sweep_shot]

I am giving myself 2 years to learn Arabic fully.

I already can read and write Arabic. I just have issues with speaking in regular conversations. I think 2 years should be good enough to learn it. I don't find it too difficult.

 

[faraz39]

Not really.
It's just hard to make sentences for me currently

Are you studying with a teacher? Also are you struggling with spoken or written sentences or both?

 

[Ronaldo7]

Are you studying with a teacher? Also are you struggling with spoken or written sentences or both?

No I don't have a teacher.
I'm struggling to keep up a conversation with someone in arabic

 

[faraz39]

No I don't have a teacher.
I'm struggling to keep up a conversation with someone in arabic

Without an immersive environment it is very difficult to speak well. I had studied classical Arabic before coming to Egypt and after 6 months of intense study with experts do i now feel comfortable holding long conversations (1 hr or so). Focus on writing as that is very doable in a non immersive environment.

I would recommend getting a teacher whom you can practice speaking with daily or at least frequently.

Are you looking for proper Arabic or the street language?

 

[Ronaldo7]

Without an immersive environment it is very difficult to speak well. I had studied classical Arabic before coming to Egypt and after 6 months of intense study with experts do i now feel comfortable holding long conversations (1 hr or so). Focus on writing as that is very doable in a non immersive environment.

I would recommend getting a teacher whom you can practice speaking with daily or at least frequently.

Are you looking for proper Arabic or the street language?

Yeah I'll see what I can do.
It's extremely hard to be fluent in a language which you may not even speak on a regular basis.
I'm looking for proper Arabic

 

[faraz39]

Yeah I'll see what I can do.
It's extremely hard to be fluent in a language which you may not even speak on a regular basis.
I'm looking for proper Arabic

Yep, totally agree which is why i came to Egypt. Know anyone who speaks proper Arabic you can meet up with regularly? Also these days you can get a teacher for cheap online. Let me know if I can help in any way.

 

[Green Patriot]

It is not learning the language which is the hard part.It is holding on to it honestly.
I personally got the hang of it in 3 months and was pretty fluent in around 6 months or so.
But if i stopped speaking or reading Arabic stuff regularly i started forgetting the vocabulary and it was harder to resume again.
So its not just learning the language rather retaining it since its not our mother language or in frequent usage.
Therefore you will have to regularly keep yourself engaged in Arabic literature/communication to retain it.

It is however a beautiful language and its always good to learn new languages so definitely give it a shot if you feel passionate about learning it.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Yep, totally agree which is why i came to Egypt. Know anyone who speaks proper Arabic you can meet up with regularly? Also these days you can get a teacher for cheap online. Let me know if I can help in any way.

If I need help I'll reach out to you
Thanks

 

[cogent]

Wife and i are studying classical Arabic in Egypt right now. 4-5 hours of direct instruction every day. I have studied French, Spanish, Japanese English and Urdu and Arabic (proper Arabic) is by far the hardest.

It also forms the basis for the Arabic language and thus can be used anywhere in the Arab world. Almost everyone will understand it. It is used in news media, books, and all literature.

I like the dedication. Kudos. Immersion is definitely the fastest route for sure. So how did you plan to move to Egypt to study Arabic? Is there a university/college that offers such immersion programs or is this like a private one on one session? Would love to hear your views. And this is MSA when you mean pure arabic?

For those unable to travel to Egypt, what would you recommend as good sources to learn from? Thanks

 

[faraz39]

I like the dedication. Kudos. Immersion is definitely the fastest route for sure. So how did you plan to move to Egypt to study Arabic? Is there a university/college that offers such immersion programs or is this like a private one on one session? Would love to hear your views. And this is MSA when you mean pure arabic?

For those unable to travel to Egypt, what would you recommend as good sources to learn from? Thanks

We have always wanted to do it but didn't have the right opportunity till now. But we had been studying Arabic online during this time so that really helped with picking up the language when we started. That is one advice i would give is study as much as possible online or with a teacher so if you decide to do immersion, you pick up the language faster.

We studied at qibla.com and shariahprogra.com. Both are excellent at teaching classical Arabic for reading and comprehension. They can provide a solid platform for one day if you get an opportunity to travel overseas to study, you are not starting from scratch.

I wouldn't recommend studying at a university as they tend to be slow and non customizable. Either go with specialized Arabic language centers or a private tutor. We do the latter. And never think you are too old to do it. Wife and i are in our 30s with 3 kids and doing it alhumdulillah.

 

[faraz39]

It is not learning the language which is the hard part.It is holding on to it honestly.
I personally got the hang of it in 3 months and was pretty fluent in around 6 months or so.
But if i stopped speaking or reading Arabic stuff regularly i started forgetting the vocabulary and it was harder to resume again.
So its not just learning the language rather retaining it since its not our mother language or in frequent usage.
Therefore you will have to regularly keep yourself engaged in Arabic literature/communication to retain it.

It is however a beautiful language and its always good to learn new languages so definitely give it a shot if you feel passionate about learning it.

Where did you study? Did you study sarf and nahw too?

 

[Green Patriot]

Where did you study? Did you study sarf and nahw too?

I studied it from an institute near my place and and yes proper nahv and quite a bit of basic sarf too.