Learning Arabic
Arabic is spoken by a large number of people throughout the world. One of the most obvious obstacles to many newcomers to studying Arabic is the alphabet. It is spoken in large part throughout the Middle East and much of North Africa. It’s somewhat of a misnomer to think of the Arabic Language as a monolithic language though. There are many that consider Arabic a macrolanguage with 27 sub-languages. It is the official language of 35 countries.
The most widely understood branch or dialect of Arabic is Egyptian Arabic which is spoken by around 76 million native speakers. Next is Maghrebi Arabic which includes Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. This dialect is spoken by around 60 million people, but is not understood by Arabic speakers to the East. Levantine Arabic is spoken by around 30 million people in Syria, Jordan, the Palestinian territories and Lebanon. Gulf Arabic is spoken by about 34 million people in the Gulf states and parts of Saudi Arabia.
Even though there are distinct differences among the different Arabic dialects Egyptian Arabic is fairly widely understood throughout the Arabic speaking world due in large part to the prominence of Egyptian based media in the region.
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PR.com (press release), NY - … and will act as its agent to procure new customers, carry forward Marketing in the Middle East and deal with customers in the local Arabic language. … |
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Mass. Students Learning Arabic Language
NewsNet5.com, OH - CHARLESTOWN, Mass. — The US State Department considers Arabic one of the most difficult languages to learn, but that did not stop a group of Charlestown … |
Plea to Make Arabic Language Studies Simpler - Khaleej Times
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Plea to Make Arabic Language Studies Simpler
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - DUBAI - Arabic language studies should be made simpler and substituted with modern teaching techniques to motivate students, say schools, … 'Education is the right investment' |
Move to Reinforce Official Status of Arabic in Bahrain - Khaleej Times
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Move to Reinforce Official Status of Arabic in Bahrain
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - Organisations and individuals disrespecting Arabic language or go easy on its grammatical commands could be fined with up to BD1000, according to a the … |
We have 50 words for ‘love’ – and we risk losing them all - The National
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We have 50 words for ‘love’ – and we risk losing them all
The National, United Arab Emirates - The Arabic language possesses an unquestionable beauty and elegance than can be recognised by all. There are numerous stories about people who have fallen … |
Protection for Maronite language - Cyprus Mail
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Protection for Maronite language
Cyprus Mail, Cyprus - CYPRUS has submitted a Declaration on the Recognition of the Cypriot Maronite Arabic Language following a recommendation from the Council of Europe. … |
Cyprus seeks recognition of Cypriot Maronite Arabic language after … - Financial Mirror
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Cyprus seeks recognition of Cypriot Maronite Arabic language after …
Financial Mirror, Cyprus - The Republic of Cyprus has submitted a Declaration on the Recognition of the Cypriot Maronite Arabic Language on November 5, 2008. According to an official … |
School District Nixes Arabic Classes - Chicago Public Radio
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School District Nixes Arabic Classes
Chicago Public Radio, IL - … also competitive advantage to other students, not only of Arabic heritage, many of our students have friends who are interested in the Arabic language. … |
Abizaid: Immersion in language is best way for troops to learn - Sierra Vista Herald
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Abizaid: Immersion in language is best way for troops to learn
Sierra Vista Herald, AZ - John Abizaid, right, interacts with Pvt. Andrew Weaverling in a classroom activity during an Arabic Language Immersion Course on Friday on Fort Huachuca. … |
Some students, parents push for Arabic classes - Chicago Tribune
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Some students, parents push for Arabic classes
Chicago Tribune, United States - … Consolidated High School District 230 in southwest Cook County is considering adding Arabic language courses at its high schools. … |
