Language/Standard-arabic/Culture/Why-Learn-Arabic

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In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of Standard Arabic culture and discuss the various reasons why learning the Arabic language is a rewarding and enriching experience. As you dive into this beautiful language, you'll also have the opportunity to discover the most delicious Arabic dishes, learn about the rich history of the United Arab Emirates, and appreciate the beauty of Arabic poetry. 📚

Please feel free to contribute to this wiki page by adding other reasons or sharing your own experiences in learning Arabic. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!

What is the Arabic language?

The Arabic Language is spoken in more than 22 countries, from Morocco to Egypt and throughout the Arabian Peninsula. It is the first language of over 190 million people, and at least another 35 million speak Arabic as a second language. Arabic belongs to the Semitic family of languages, and, like Hebrew, is written from right to left. It is also the language of Islam, one of the world's major religions, and has a literary tradition that dates back to the days of Mohammed in the 7th century. In fact, the spread of Islam transformed the regions of Northern Africa and the Middle East into Arabic-speaking areas within a century of its founding. In later centuries, Arabic was spoken in parts of Europe and Asia following additional Arab conquests.

Modern Arabic and Dialects

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the official language throughout the Arab world and in its written form it is relatively consistent across national boundaries. MSA is used in official documents, in educational settings, and for communication between Arabs of different nationalities. However, the spoken forms of Arabic vary widely, and each Arab country has its own dialect. Dialects are spoken in most informal settings, such as at home, with friends, or while shopping. Of all the spoken dialects, Egyptian Arabic is the most widely understood, due primarily to Egypt's role as the major producer of movies and TV programs in the Arab world.

Pronunciation and Reading

Learning Modern Standard Arabic can be challenging. The sound system is completely different from Germanic and Romance languages. Arabic pronunciation includes a variety of distinctive guttural sounds that are formed in a different way to most words in European languages. Arabic grammar, however, is relatively straight forward. There are only two verb tenses, and Arabic verbs are regular in conjugation. There are cases for Arabic nouns, but only three: nominative, genitive, and accusative. These aspects of the language compensate for some of the difficulties non-native speakers may experience when learning Arabic pronunciation and reading.

The writing system

The Arabic writing system is quite different from the English system. The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 letters that change shape depending on their position within a word and the letters by which they are surrounded. Some Arabic letters must be connected to other letters; others may stand alone. Arabic vowels are indicated by marks above and below the consonants, but in some texts such as newspapers and magazines, these marks are omitted. Additionally, there are no special forms, such as the use of capital letters in English, to indicate proper nouns or the beginning of a sentence. A good way to begin learning Arabic is by learning the Arabic alphabet and the rules that govern spelling.

After all, Arabic writing is more than just a system of communication; it is considered to be an art form.

Why learn a new language?

There are countless reasons. Perhaps the biggest of all is that it could actually change your life!

Learning a new language unlocks new pathway that are off-limts to your knowledge.

There are certain things that simply cannot be done without having the technical or cultural skills that come from learing new language like working or living in another country, etc...

Why should you learn Arabic ?

• The arab world is well known as a limitless supply of resources like oil, soil and naturel gas reserves. 7 of the top 20 oil producing countries are arabic.
• Knowing Arabic opens up many business and career opportunities.

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