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the fastest seeker · 08-25-2010, 07:29 PM

Hello everyone . I’ve created this thread because I’ve noticed that we do have games about the Arabic alphabet and numbers but foreign people can’t really learn Arabic counting on those games.
Therefore , I’ve decided to teach Arabic here to those who want to, you can call me Roro ( although it’s not a very proper name for a teacher

but it’s ok)
And I won’t be the only teacher, there are other teachers such as(Magical soul , DFTBA) and perhaps other people who would like to help just send me a message if you’d like to be one of the teachers , so we- teachers- can organize between each other outside the thread so students won’t be confused.

And as for students if you don’t understand something or have questions or wonders ask away and don’t be shy .
Surly we will keep in mind that students have real schools and classes in their lives so we won’t distract you. But it isn’t an excuse to be lazy though.

So who's in??

*Magical Soul* · 08-26-2010, 12:07 AM

Nice thread, Roro

I'm absolutely in

Manal · 08-26-2010, 10:15 AM

ME , A teacher

! I'm definitely in

but wait , there is no one wants to learn

*Magical Soul* · 08-26-2010, 02:00 PM

Yeah, well, we're waiting for someone to

And if there's none, we can teach each other *sniggers*

the fastest seeker · 08-26-2010, 02:52 PM

You don't expect people to run to us we may wait alot and no one comes

And I like the idea Laila

But we just wait

And it isn't the chat thread guys , is it ?!

*remembers we're teachers*

Looneybird · 08-29-2010, 10:16 PM

Your first student is hereeeeeeeeeeeee! I WANT to learn!

I wish I could sign my name.

the fastest seeker · 08-29-2010, 10:36 PM

oh that was me making things up

I wanted it to be proper.
Anyway, I've been preparing lessons very hard

I hope I did it well And don't faint it's gonna be a long post

Lesson 1#
First of all you need to know that in Arabic we write from right to left not like English.
We shall start with the alphabet of course I’ll show you how it’s written and pronounced compared with English words . And I don’t think that your Keyboard have Arabic letters

Anyway we will figure something out.

P.S: you will notice that Arabic letters have names other than sounds but don’t worry they are so much like the sounds .
You’ll see that I’ll use something like ‘ this is instead of a sound called Hamza it’s like( i) in English in the words : Is, itch . and it’s written like that ء .
The Arabic language have 28 letters which are;
اIt’s called Alf, and its sound is like A in English . Example: hat NOT like hate.
ب it’s called Ba’ ,and its sound is like B .
ت it’s called Ta’ , its sound is like T.
ث it’s called tha’ , its sound is like th in the word : theater
ج it’s called geem , its sound is like G.
ح it’s called ha’ , well, there isn’t any sound like it in English it’s NOT like H but it sounds a little like it .
خ it’s called kha’ , there isn’t any sound like it in English but there is in Spanish I guess. Ex: Julio in Spanish
د it’s called Dal ,its sound is like D.
ذ it’s called thal , its sound is like th in the word weather ( don’t mix up between ثandذ )

رit’s called Ra’ , its sound is like R.
زit’s called Zay , its sound is like Z.
س it’s called Seen ,its sound is like S.
شit’s called sheen , its sound is like Sh in the word : shake
Ready to take any quistiones or opinions or anything

Looneybird · 08-29-2010, 10:45 PM

Aw, Roro, I see you went to great lengths to make it proper!

You're amazing!

Anyways. *takes out pen and paper and starts to copy it down* Hello, Professor Roro! I know that we read/write from right to left and the alphabet well enough but a good review is always nice!

Are we doing from س to ي as well or just sticking to these for now? I'm so excited!

the fastest seeker · 08-29-2010, 10:57 PM

Oh my dear student you're so studious *nods*
Well if insist here is the rest .Study them well because I'll give you homework

lesson2#

ص it’s called Sad , it’s sound is like S and س but it’s thicker.
ض it’s called Dhad , This letter is just in the Arabic language no other language has it that’s why they say about Arabic (لغة الضاد) it means Language of Dhad.
Well, ض’s is a little like د(D) but it’s thicker .
ط it’s called Ta’ , its sound is like thick ت T.
ظ it’s called tha’ , its sound is like thick ذ (th in weather)
ع it’s called Aen, there isn’t any sound like it in English or any language I know, It’s pronounced from the throat .
غ it’s called Ghen , there isn’t any letter in English like it but in French they don’t pronounce R like in English ,well the way they say it that’s غ.

ف it’s called Fa’ , its sound is like F.
ق it’s called Qaf , there’s no letter in English like it but it’s close to K&Q but it’s also thicker.
ك it’s called Kaf , its sound is just like K.
ل it’s called Lam , its sound is like L.
م it’s called Meem, its sound is like M.
ن it’s called Noon ,its sound is like N.
ه\هـit’s called Ha’ , its sound is like H.
و it’s called Waw , its sound is like O.
ي it’s called Ya’ ,its sound is like Y or E.

Tips• Don’t mix up between ذ and ظ ,ظ is thicker.
• Don’t mix up between ت and ط ,طis thicker.
• Don’t mix up between ك and ق ,ق is thicker.
• Don’t mix up ذ and ذ.ث is like :weather and ث is like theatre

Looneybird · 09-01-2010, 02:03 AM

*finishes copying* I didn't know about the Dhad fact of it being the only letter that makes that sound...interesting.

All righty Professor Roro, I've got the first two lessons down!

I'm ready for the next one! Let's hope I can understand it and do well...

the fastest seeker · 09-01-2010, 03:12 PM

As said here’s a simple exercise just to warm up I know it’s very easy but we’re still warming up :
Exercise 1#
I)Match the letter with its name .
1.Thal ----------------- a. ث
2.Tha’ ----------------- b.و
3.Geem ----------------- c.ذ
4.Waw ----------------- d.ج

II) answer with true or false.
a. (Thickness) the th in this word is pronounced like the letter ذ in Arabic.
b. (Shape ) the sh in this word is pronounced like the letter ش in Arabic.
c. The letterذ is thicker than ظ.
d. The letter ط is thicker than ت.

Considering that you're the only student

you can post the answers here

And the time you post the answers your next lesson will be ready

Looneybird · 09-06-2010, 04:27 AM

Excercise #1:
l) Matching
1. a
2. c
3. d
4. b

ll) True/False
a. True
b. True
c. False
d. True

*hands back paper* Gosh, true/false always throws me off.

That killed me, I think.

the fastest seeker · 09-06-2010, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looneybird

Excercise #1:
l) Matching
1. a
2. c
3. d
4. b

ll) True/False
a. True
b. True
c. False
d. True

*hands back paper* Gosh, true/false always throws me off.

That killed me, I think.

The right answers are;
II)1.c
2.a
3.d
4.b
II)1.false
2.true
3.false
4.true
So you had 5 of 8 welldone it's great it's just your first homeork I'm really not trying to raise your spirit but it's very good

ث is like th in ( thanks) and ذ is like th in (the)

Looneybird · 09-06-2010, 05:07 AM

*nods* I see.

Ok so for the first part I messed up my lettering.

Now the second part, I knew I was screwed.

True/False is like my greatest weakness for some reason even if it's like super easy.

the fastest seeker · 09-06-2010, 05:22 AM

Oh it's ok You were good

I thought I was helping by giving you a True\False question

shoud have asked or someting.
Anyway are you ready fr your new lesson it's easier by the way we're still dealing with the bases and there won't be hmework 'cos I can't give you'll see why

cookiesncupcakes · 12-18-2010, 04:10 PM

Hi! I know this is kind of random, but I have a couple questions and I didn't know where to turn. I live in Egypt and I don't speak Arabic. I've come across this word a couple of times on facebook. I'm not sure what it means so I don't know if it's bad or not... so I'll put it in a spoiler:

SPOILER!!: the word!

Can you tell me what it means? I'm not sure if it's Egyptian Arabic or what. Thanks so much for your help!