point where you can eventually acquire a formal position such
as translator, etc. But remember, just because there is more
emphasis on grammar, doesn’t mean you don’t have to
practice. You will need to set aside several hours for practice
and eventually work on your ability to converse in Arabic.
A note of caution: The wrong thing to do when studying Arabic
formally is to purchase a few books and start learning on your
own. Many books claim that you can use them for self-learning,
but let’s get real. What you need is a medium or long term
course with plenty of hours of instruction and lots of practice
on your own time. Pick the course and/or book that’s most
convenient for you, but don’t try to do it all on your own.
Finally, if you are studying Arabic in order to understand the
Qur’an or works of classical scholarship, you will need to master
Classical Arabic. There are several courses around the world
that offer mastery in Classical Arabic, but it is not worth
quitting your job and joining these schools full time. What is
best is a medium or long term online course with teacher
interaction. You will be relying heavily on books and will need
to prepare for each lesson by reading ahead before classes.
You will cover at least 5 different subjects just on the Classical
Arabic language:
1. Grammar –phrases and sentences
2. Morphology and Etymology – verbs and conjugation
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