Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Arabic in Phoenix, AZ and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have four principal opportunities for learning Arabic interactively in Phoenix, AZ. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your other resource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Arabic tutor in Phoenix, AZ. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Phoenix, AZ and online Arabic tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Arabic and how much should Arabic tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Arabic course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language centers and independent Arabic tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Arabic tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, positive reviews and student demand. Real student rating average for Arabic lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Arabic language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Arabic tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Arabic so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Arabic. In reality, you can gain basic Arabic fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Arabic. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Arabic tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Arabic?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Arabic will require at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of Arabic or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Arabic out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Arabic classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Arabic coach?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Arabic tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.