Learning Arabic grammar can seem daunting; and it often is in traditional classroom settings. Instead of calling it "grammar", we use the phrase "patterns of speech." This helps us be aware that what we are learning on patterns to the ways people naturally speak, and not necessarily a list of rules Arabic learners need to memorize. In this tip for learning Levantine Arabic, Jenn shares some ways that learners can work on their patterns of speech. 

If you're curious about our approach to Levantine Arabic acquisition, you can learn more on our website here: shababeekcenter.com.

Most people learn a language so they can interact with other humans who speak that language. However, building cross-cultural relationships in a new language can be quite challenging. Check out this week's tip on ideas for forming relationships and how to prepare for those relationships as you're learning Levantine Arabic.

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Moving towards something without the pressure to get there is actually really good for us. 

Some Arabic learners put so much pressure on themselves to acquire the language that they get burnt out in the process. Others may hurt relationships or hinder cultural understanding in their striving to become Arabic speakers. In this episode, Jenn discusses some hazards to be aware of as language learners strive to learn. 

If you'd like more information on our approach to learning Levantine Arabic, visit our website here: https://shababeekcenter.com

In a comprehension led Arabic program, speaking naturally lags a step behind. This doesn't mean you should be solely focused on understanding Arabic but not speaking it. This week's tip gives Arabic learners an easy formula to make sure they are balancing the speaking activities with the comprehension activities in their sessions. 

If you'd like to learn more about Shababeek's approach to learning Levantine Arabic, visit our website here: https://shababeekcenter.com

May Arabic learners want to jump into reading as soon as possible. Is this something you should be pursuing? It all depends on your goals. Check out this week's tip to learn some ways you can develop your reading ability, even as you maintain a focus on learning the Levantine dialect. 

While you're in your sessions, you'll be making audio recordings of new phrases, grammar patterns, and stories. You'll also have a recorded word log of all the new words you've encountered in a given session. What should you be prioritizing when you review these recordings? 

If you're interested in learning more about Shababeek's approach to learning the Levantine dialect of Arabic, visit our webpage here: https://shababeekcenter.com/learn-spoken-arabic/

In a comprehension based Arabic program, it's natural for our understanding to outpace our speaking. What are some activities you can do to make sure your Arabic speaking ability is improving as well? Listen to this week's tip from Jenn for more. 

As participants progress through Shababeek's Five Phase Levantine Arabic Program, they often want to know when they will be moving into the next phase. While counting hours spent in sessions is indeed an indicator, it's not the only consideration. Check out this tip from Jenn about moving up in the phases. 

As always, if you have any questions about your Arabic program, or if you are wondering if Shababeek's Levantine Arabic program is right for you, don't hesitate to contact us: https://shababeekcenter.com/contact-us/

Many Arabic learners want to know how many audio recordings they should be listening to with their tutor, teacher, or, as we call them, nurturer, in a given Arabic class or session. As with many areas in life, this comes down to quality over quantity. In this episode, Jenn offers helpful advice for Levantine Arabic learners on how to best handle audio recordings in their sessions. 

To learn more about Shababeek's approach to learning Levantine Arabic, the Arabic dialect spoken in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, check out our website here: https://shababeekcenter.com.

Some words just don't seem to stick. That can be incredibly frustrating for beginning Arabic learners. In this episode, Jenn offers some helpful coaching advice on how to help get those words to stick, and take the pressure off language learners as well. 

To learn more about Shababeek's Levantine Arabic program, visit us at shababeekcenter.com.