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Arabic has spread across all the European capitals, and Dublin is no exception. In fact, according to the 2016 census, 16,072 Dubliners speak Arabic at home, which makes it the tenth most common language in the city after English. As you can tell, learning this language would be quite useful to connect with a large part of foreign-born Dubliners. But there are also other reasons to learn it that have to do with the uniqueness of this language.
As one of the languages with the biggest lexicon, learning Arabic will change the way you think. Just to get an idea of the extensive richness of this language, there are 50 ways to express the word ‘love’ in Arabic, a clue to why love poems in Arabic are so captivating. Another fascinating feature of this language is that it is geometric, meaning all the 24 letters of its alphabet derive from a triangle, a circle or a combination of both figures. On top of that, Arabic is written and read from right to left, which means this language will challenge your brain like no other.
As you might have heard, learning Arabic is one of the smartest things you can do to advance your career. Not only will it allow you to access unique job positions in the city such as Arabic speaking Search Ads Media Specialist for Google, but it will also make you stand out in any job interview. Arabic is an asset for most multinational companies, as it’s the key to building successful business relationships in the Arab world. This means that if you can communicate fluently in this language, you will be offered high-paying positions and possible opportunities to work abroad.
Learning Arabic is also useful to travel. As the official language of 25 countries, Arabic will help you experience countries like Egypt, Algeria, Qatar and Somalia in a different way. What’s more, if you’re looking to take advantage of some of the job opportunities available for English speakers, learning Arabic is a must to adapt to any of these societies and get by in your everyday life.
There are many events in the city that celebrate the different cultures where Arabic is spoken. If you’re in Dublin in May, you can’t miss the Arabesque Mini-Fest, a fun celebration of Arab diversity in the city. You’ll get to enjoy five hours of vibrant Arab live music, calligraphy art, dance workshops and delicious Middle-eastern cuisine. The food includes falafels and other plant-based Arab dishes for the vegan and vegetarian community and also traditional lamb dishes for meat lovers. This wonderful event takes place at The Sugar Club, located at 8 Leeson Street Lower.
If you’re interested in Palestinian music, you can’t miss Palestinian Culture As a Form of Resistance, a great event where you’ll get to listen to an incredible Palestinian musician called Reem Anbar. She was raised in Gaza and is known as the city’s first female oud player. In addition to listening to this unique instrument, you’ll get to know traditional Palestinian songs. What’s more, after the concert there will be a Q&A where you can ask her any question you might have about life and culture in Palestine.
On top of expanding your horizons, learning Arabic is the perfect excuse to socialize with people from all around the globe. One of the best groups to meet Arab people and international people interested in Arab culture is the Arabic Culture Meetup. They hold all kinds of events where you can speak the language and learn about the different Arab countries and their traditions. Some of the events include Palestinian Dinner, Yemen Night and Arab Films Night. Most of these events’ locations are just visible to members, so if you want to find out more join their virtual group.
The UCD Arab Society is another interesting group of language enthusiasts that promotes and fosters Arab multinational unity, multicultural and inter-faith dialogue, and understanding of the history and culture of individual Arabic nations. They host a variety of events like Arabic music nights, lunches, language exchanges and more.
One of the advantages of living in a multilingual city like Dublin is that you can find many resources that can help you in your journey to becoming proficient in Arabic. At any of the Dublin City Council libraries, you’ll find many useful books such as Arabic character writing for dummies, that will help you learn the twenty-eight characters of the Arabic alphabet and their history, and Arabic: the complete course I, a great book for beginners who want to learn the basics before starting an actual language course. But that’s not all, if you’re interested in learning more about Arabic culture, you should read Inside Arabic music: Arabic maqam performance and theory, a fascinating book by Johnny Farraj that analyses what makes Arabic music so unique.
If these resources are not what you’re looking for, you can also check out some of the Arabic courses at the University College Dublin. However, if you’re tired of traditional language lessons and are looking for a more personalised course that is completely based on your interests and goals, the best choice is Listen & Learn. You can start learning with us by taking one of our free Arabic level tests that will help you find out how good your skills really are. After you get a score, send us a quick enquiry and one of our team members will contact you and pair you up with the perfect teacher who will tailor a course that suits your every requirement!
This set of Arabic tutorials are less specific and more targeted for those who want to get a range of different things from learning Arabic. Even though all novice students will cover survival Arabic: as well as Arabic to visit somewhere abroad to make solid contacts with the locals, what do you do from there? It depends on your needs. Those who have benefited from these lessons have been those moving or investing overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people who love to travel all over the world, those interested in Arabic culture and those who just want to pass a specific examination in Arabic. Enquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
These Arabic lessons are driven towards people who have a requirement to learn Arabic to bolster their work output. For novices, you will find it useful to learn basic greetings and business etiquette. Once you have become more proficient, then reading and writing will come to the fore. Typical students include those concerned with imports and exports, those seeking work in multinational companies, international negotiations and anyone working with international colleagues or administration. Even in our most rudimentary lesson for beginnners, students can expect to finish with decent telephone and e-mail Arabic, as well as a good enough grip on the language for a short trip to the country where the language is spoken. Enquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
If there are 2 or more of you with the same level of Arabic, the same goals sought for the language and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Arabic lessons can also be made available with Two-to-One Arabic Lessons or Small Group In-Company Arabic Lessons. Listen & Learn does not generally recommend classes with more than 6-8 people, though Taster lessons in Arabic can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Enquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
Our native speaker qualified Arabic language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not available, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided. Enquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
If there are two or more of you with the same level of Arabic, the same targets within the language and are able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Arabic lessons can also be made available for Two-to-One Arabic Lessons or Small Group In-Company Arabic Lessons. Listen & Learn does not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, though Taster lessons in Arabic can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Enquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
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