Improving my Arabic

JCairo · 2012-07-11T15:30:15+02:00

Discover tips from fellow learners on improving Arabic in Egypt despite English or French-speaking friends. Share experiences and strategies.

JCairo Guest

JCairoGuest11 July 2012 13:30:15

Hi, I am facing the problem of not being able to really improve my Arabic, as almost all of my Egyptian friends are fluent in either French or English. When I try to speak Arabic with them its more like a game that lasts a few minutes and then we switch back to English. I guess Im not an isolated case and was wondering if anyone had any success overcoming this problem?

mnas Active member

Member since 31 March 2011

mnasActive member11 July 2012 13:49:41

Meet someone for language exchange, teach him/her your language in return speak Arabic with them. Try to find someone with beginner-level English.

I did this for almost years now, 1 hour Arabic and 1 hour German. and this how it works.

Cenlin Contributor

Member since 12 May 2012

CenlinContributor12 July 2012 09:48:54

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U've 1st determine where really the problem is!
If it's ur problem as u cannot go on with Arabic in long conversations, U know that u know this sentence in Arabic but instead u say it in English...
then it's matter of time, u only need to tell your mind "i'm forced to speak Arabic" and ur friends can help you in that if u asked them, but don't ask them to speak MSA cuz then they will feel uncomfortable and will return back to English.

If it's U're friends problem, some ppl have that character of over controlling any discussion they have, so u may pick up other friends to exchange the language (without studying)

malsi Contributor

Member since 03 May 2011

malsiContributor12 July 2012 10:45:40

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Hi JCairo,
From my point of View, we are facing the same problem which is the matter of practice, and聽 afraid of say to say some thing wrong.. so we can arrange a meeting per a week and choose a part of move or a book you going to summarized it to me by Arabic and vice versa, so by this way can practices ....
Pls let me know your comment.
Thanks
Islam Fekry

JCairo Guest

JCairoGuest14 July 2012 11:43:56

Hi All,

Thanks for your replies. I dont know why I didn't think of language exchange before but I think its a pretty good idea, and I am definitely open for it. FYI I live in 6th of October and work in Mohandisine, I dont know where you guys are located?

Cenlin Contributor

Member since 12 May 2012

CenlinContributor14 July 2012 14:52:11

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We're spreaded everywhere, lol
just pick up ur favorite place and announce here!
wish u luck

malsi Contributor

Member since 03 May 2011

malsiContributor15 July 2012 12:50:16

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As Cenlin said we are spreaded everywhere..聽 BTW iam working in Maadi and my home in Al-Ahram st "Pyramids st."

Looking forward to have yours feedback ..

don moe ViP

Member since 19 June 2011

don moeViP16 July 2012 13:43:55

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malsi wrote:
Hi JCairo,
From my point of View, we are facing the same problem which is the matter of practice, and聽 afraid of say to say some thing wrong.. so we can arrange a meeting per a week and choose a part of move or a book you going to summarized it to me by Arabic and vice versa, so by this way can practices ....
Pls let me know your comment.
Thanks
Islam Fekry

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