Re: Learning to Speak Arabic

qureshna@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 a =E9crit :

> Dr. Jam****d Ibrahim wrote:
> >
> > There are a variety of reasons why people ought to learn MSA before a
> > specific dialect. MSA links the Arab world (it is the language of all
> > types of media) in writing and in speaking although MSA is not always
> > the appropriate choice in speaking. In addition MSA provides access to
> > Classic Arabic (the lanuage of Quran and old poetry). Thus MSA works
as
> > a kind of interface between all kinds of Arabic no matter whether they
> > are regarded chronologically or synchronically.
>
>
> Dear Dr. Ibrahim.
>
> Thank you for your kind comments. How would you suggest I go about
> learning to speak the language? What method(s) would you recommend?
>
> Best Wishes,
> Naseer

My suggestion is:
1=2E start with MSA (there is no way out). Learning Arabic without its
writing system is in our age not helpful at all. Starting with a
dialect and then MSA is not recommendable. either. You can learnt MSA
outside the Arab world.
2=2E As has already been suggested Egyptian spoken language is the most
widespread and acceptable (and often perceived as most beautiful) .
Here I recommend to be in that part of the Arab ypu have chosen for at
least one year in addition to lessons but don't  depend completely on
some books suggested.
Jam****d