So the next time one of your relatives asks you what you’ve learned over the summer, you can pull out a tablet and write some python code as a neat party trick. This will also immediately label you as a tech-person of the family, so take that advice with a grain of salt.
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Which one is better; a native Arab teacher or a local teacher who learnt Arabic and became a teacher?
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Following is a loose translation.
Both have their own role and specialty.
Surely an Arab professional is competent in their language. It would be wonderful, if one had the experience of teaching the language. An Arab professional teacher would be able to assist you to understand the reading materials correctly and support you during conversation. You will also experience listening to good and contemporary language usage.
On the other hand, a non-native teacher who learnt Arabic will be able to empathize with your learning and know what you are thinking and the challenges you are facing during your study.
Hence, he can help you overcome your learning difficulties by explaining to you the language forms in a way that is close to your language. He can assist you in a way a native teacher may not be able to do. In a way, both teachers complement each other and not conflicting.
To sum up this note, a student may want to check the following conditions about the teacher:
- Is the teacher a native speaker? If not, does he/ she speak the language well?
- Is the teacher specialized in the language? Did he/ she study the language as an academic study in an educational institution?
- Does the teacher have knowledge of teaching Arabic as a foreign language?
If the teacher fulfills these conditions, then he is competent to teach.
I am from non-Arab country, is it better for me to learn Arabic language in my country or in an Arab country?
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Following is a loose translation.
Of course, learning Arabic through its native speakers is the preferred way, but this requires time, money, and patience. Being away from one’s homeland, the travel expenses and the difficulty in choosing a good place for studying Arabic, because not all institutes in an Arab country are good. If you are not able to study in an Arab country, there will be other country that provide Arabic learning. Find a professional organization in your country that you are aware of its good reputation in this field. However, if your situation allows you to travel to an Arab country, do so.
Which Arabic should I learn? Formal or slang?
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Following is a loose translation.
First and foremost, you need to know that there is a formal Arabic language, which is used in the formal writing, newspapers, books, formal speeches, newscasts, and religious activities. This kind of language is the normal and common type of language that is used among the Arab nations that enable you to communicate with all the Arab nations. Bearing in mind that there exist minor differences in different countries, which you will get hang of it in a few days.