Learn To Speak Arabic Language

A Rocket Languages Limited & Libros Media Limited production: http://www.rocketlanguages.com http://www.librosmedia.com All rights reserved. Copyright © 2006 by Rocket Languages Limited & Libros Media Limited. Ordinary Ways to Learn a Language Extraordinarily Fast: The Rocket Languages Guide to Astronomical Language Learning and associated materials may not be reproduced in any form, by photostat, microfilm, xerography, or any other means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of Libros Media Ltd; exceptions are made for brief excerpts used in published reviews. Rocket Languages Ltd & Libros Media Ltd retains all rights to these products. Published by Libros Media Ltd Level 2 – 107 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8001, New Zealand Printed in New Zealand This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. – From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and associations. http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/2 Introduction Tongue-tied There is that wonderful story of a Chinese girl who moves to the United States and goes to kindergarten for the first time in her new country. When it comes time for her turn to speak aloud in class, she freezes up, knowing that what little English she does know will sound very different to the ears of all those around her. Eventually, she finds some relief in reading exercises, because when reading aloud at least you don't have to make up what you're going to say. But even that relief is short-lived, for she has to stop for an awkward pause each time she sees the pronoun 'I.' It makes no sense to her. She thinks, in Chinese, when you write that first person pronoun, you have to use seven strokes. It's quite an intricate and important character. How come this 'I' only has three? The story is in a collection called 'Tongue Tied,' and it offers up an appropriate point of departure for those about to embark on a language learning journey or those who have found themselves stuck somewhere along the way. Whether you're baffled by word order in Japanese or bemused by cases in German, whether the notion of Chinese tones strikes a chord of fear in you, or you recoil at the thought of the rolling Italian 'R,' you too may have found yourself tongue-tied when learning a second language. That might mean simply not understanding some new rule or convention in the language that has no easy analogue in English, tripping up on occasion when you're trying to string new words together out loud, or maybe even being so gripped with nerves that you are unable to try out your new phrases out loud, out there, in the real world. http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/3 The Rocket Languages Guide to Astronomical Language Learning is designed to help those of you who are committed to learning a new language untie your tongue and get started. It is meant to help you gain the direction and confidence you need to make substantial progress in the shortest possible time. Many - if not most - language learners can share a story about a less than successful attempt to learn a second language in school. Many of you simply had to take a second language in school, but even those who opted to pursue a language in high school or beyond often have horror stories about having to repeat obscure phrases in unison until you reached a state of near hypnosis, being drilled to death with grammar rules, or learning an entire conjugation table for a verb before you learned how to say… Help! Statistics show that less than 5 percent of U.S. students studying a foreign language in school environments continue studying the language for more than two years (Asher, 9). There are many reasons for these dismal numbers, among them the fact that the United States is relatively resistant when it comes to developing a multilingual mindset. Still, it would be unfair and incorrect to suggest that there's something inherently wrong with studying language in school. There's not. After all, just about anything can be treated as a subject of study, and there is much to be gained from studying language in an academic environment. School is more than just a building: it provides structure, resources, a group of peers, and - if you're fortunate - a passionate and competent instructor. But language is also much more than a school subject. It's a process and it's a practice. It's a new way of seeing the world and a new way of participating in it. If that sounds like overstating the case, just ask any bilingual or multilingual speaker and they will agree. No doubt. For all these reasons, you have to start http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/4 by using it. Or, to paraphrase Barry Farber, one of the most legendary polyglots with over a dozen languages to his name, it's not about learning the language before you use it - it's about using the language so you can learn it (5). The rest will happen naturally, and if you're truly committed to the task, you will be a student of the language in no time. But not before you are using it to communicate with real people in real situations. There's a common response to this sort of advice, which might go something like this: What if I live in a small town in, say, Idaho and I'm still three months away from my big trip to Europe? How do I use French when there are no French speaking people around? The answer remains the same. You still need to find occasions to use your target language, and if you can't find them, create them. Don't wait until you go to France to speak French. Waiting for 'the real thing' is not a viable excuse to keep your tongue tied until your flight lands on foreign soil. This guide will be especially valuable for those who seek creative ways to get started. For now, I'll mention one of my all-time favorite solutions to this particular problem, a Spanish learner who decided to train his new puppy using commands in Spanish! Of course, when you're in Madrid you may not want to tell your Spanish waiter to 'fetch,' but the point is that every little bit counts, and lots of little solutions are just as good as one big one when it comes to confronting big challenges. Is this Guide for Me? Reasons for learning a second language differ depending on the situation. Many people who want to learn a language in a short time do so because they want to get more enjoyment out of their experience in a foreign country, and so practical communications will become much easier for them. It is true that you gain a http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/5 richer appreciation for the food and culture of a particular place when you are immersed in the language as well. Others decide to learn out of a desire to talk to and relate to friends whose first language is not English. Finding a partner who speaks a foreign language is also always a great motivation to get fluent fast (often helps you get in good with the parents too). For some, learning new languages increases their earning potential in the business world, and some employees are even required to do so (they are lucky - after all, they are typically supported financially and given the necessary time they need to learn and upskill!). Yet others are fascinated by language for the sake of language, and they take great pleasure in learning a second language, and often a third and fourth as well… Regardless of the reasons behind it, the result of acquiring a second language is the same: in a word, it's rewarding. It is genuinely a rewarding experience for you, but it is also a reward for all of the people you are now able to reach with your new ability. Remember, speaking someone else's first language, in their home country or simply in their home, is a mark of enormous respect. And this sort of respect goes a long way. So this guide is for those who, in the most immediate sense, want to get started with learning a language or get past the frustration that they have encountered along the way. It offers direction, motivation, and creative ideas toward this end. But beyond that, it is for those who seek the reciprocal rewards that such an experience will bring, rewards that are long lasting and ongoing. A Launch Pad You've decided that you would like to learn a second language. Well done for that. You may not have decided what tools and supplies you will be taking on http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/6 this most important mission, or even who will join you along the way, but you can think of this guide as a launch pad. The first section is all about busting myths. You will be introduced to - or reminded of - some of the most common excuses people make for not learning a language. These are persistent beliefs - little stories that people often tell themselves that might on the surface seem like fairly convincing obstacles to foreign language acquisition. You'll find out once and for all why these self-commentaries are not only negative, but entirely false. In section two, we talk about learning methods. We'll outline the most common and effective ways that successful language learners approach the learning process, then provide you with a step-by-step list that details, in order, exactly what you can do to start speaking your target language. Not only that, we also help retrain your mind and mouth to sound natural when you do. After all, learning new vocabulary and phrases is only part of the game; you'll need to work on hitting the right rhythm, tone, and - in most cases - master sounds that you simply don't make in English. Section three introduces you to a bounty of tools that you can use to make your language learning experience easier, faster, and more enjoyable! Count yourself lucky in this respect. After all, with digital multimedia the ability to learn a language has never been easier or more accessible. Digital technology brings huge advances in terms of audio recording, interactive learning resources (that can give you feedback in real-time), and social networking tools (which support learning communities that can be as diverse culturally as they are geographically). http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/7 All of these resources have powerful implications for language learning. In addition, many digital language learning resources are available in downloadable form online, and audio materials are often portable - for use 'on the go' in car stereos and MP3 players. We'll show you how to harness the power of these tools selectively, choosing only what suits your needs and your preferences as a learner. That way, you can make smart choices and avoid getting overwhelmed. Section four is our meditation on motivation - that is, we talk about making language learning a priority and setting up a mental framework that drives you to accomplish whatever goals you have when it comes to learning a second language. We'll reinforce the importance of play when it comes to learning languages, and having fun not despite the fact that you take your learning seriously, but because of it. On a broader level, this entire guide is about drive and motivation. As you'll discover, the good news is that you don't need a certain genetic makeup or, for that matter, a second childhood in order to excel at foreign language learning. Just the right ATTITUDE. It's true. It may take some work to get there, but your success will depend on whether or not you have adopted the right attitude to this experience. We'll talk in plenty of detail about how to get there, but if you had to break it down in a simple equation, the message might go something like this… Take the language learning process very seriously. Don't take yourself too seriously in the process. The final section will share the Rocket Languages philosophy of learning with you, and explain how we have done our best to marry the most effective methods with the most effective tools while at the same time keep things lively, fun, and flexible. That's what self-guided learning is all about. The pressure is off, you're http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/8 in control of your schedule, and you have the power to use whatever resources you want to use. Of course, even self-guided learners can do with a little guidance up front, so let's get going… I. Dismantling the Myths There is no shortage of myths circling the language-learning skies. And myth-busting is a popular pastime for some. You've got to be careful though. There are indeed at least two sides to every coin, and for every 'fact' someone throws at you there's likely to be another 'fact' to suggest the opposite. You have to be aware of who's actually busting the myth, what they ultimately want you to believe, and why. For example, suppose someone tells you that it's myth that you can't get great abdominal muscles just by doing sit-ups and having a great diet. That's fine. They may even have 'facts' to 'prove' sit-ups and diet is simply not enough. But you should probably be suspicious if the same person is trying to sell you an expensive abdominal exercise machine. Language learning is no different in this regard. Now a billion dollar industry, it is vulnerable to the same kind of marketing and consumer manipulation. Some retailers want you to believe that you simply can't learn a new language unless you enroll in their program or buy their course. This is not only unfair, but it overlooks the fact that most successful language learners draw on a variety of different resources rather than search in vain for one silver bullet. But the most important thing for a new language learner to believe is that, first of all, you can learn a second language no matter who you are. You are in control of the process, and you will be the one to decide which strategies (yes, there should be several) will ultimately work for you. http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/9 What we've done in this section is pick a few hotly contested ideas on the topic of language learning. These are also misguided ideas that that are most likely to hold you back at the gates. So, let's find out how things just got easier… Myth 1) It's impossible to learn a language fast. FALSE… It is entirely possible that you have heard this exact line from one of your teachers when you took a language in school. Or you may have heard it from one of your friends who is living in a foreign country and making little headway in the native tongue. Fortunately, it's a myth. It IS possible to learn a language fast. Granted, it may not be possible to master a language in a matter of weeks, or even months. But let's keep in mind that arguably most people have not mastered their own first language. 'Mastery' might be too tall a measure, so let's consider another one: fluency. Fluency is one of those things - everyone seems to think they know what it is but couldn't really explain it to you if you asked them to. For many language learners we have worked with, fluency implies an ease and fluidity of expression in the target language. And you would probably need to add to the mix ease in understanding everything said by others in the target language. Plus everything that you read. Plus perhaps everything you write in the new language too. The list could go on. We would agree that for most mortals it's not possible to achieve fluency of this kind in a few weeks or months. You CAN, however, achieve 'conversational fluency' in a matter of weeks or months. http://www.rocketlan guages.com/arabic/10Document Outline

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