Skulle + ?? Hei paa dere. Jeg har et spoersmaal : et det " det skulle vaert fint" eller "det skulle vaere fint" f. eks. ? Hvorfor et eller annet ? Tusen takk. Laurent.

Reading Arabic

السلام عليكم

 

I've been learning Arabic for some time now and I still find it difficult to read written language when the vowel signs don't appear. I never know if the vowel is going to be "i", "a" or "u".

 

On the contrary, when they appear (as in religious texts for instance), I can read quite quickly.

 

 

What is the solution to my problem ? Is practising or improving my grammar make it easier ?

 

Thanks for your advice.

 

 

Looking for an English native pal for my daughter

Hello,

 

I have a project in mind about improving my children's English. I think it would be better if they have things to say and ask to friends their age. Here in France, there are no English natives around.

First, I'd like my daughter who is 8 years old and a beginner in English to find an English-speaking pal her age, from the UK preferably.

They could start to communicate slowly through mails and try Skype in the future. Of course, all communications would be supervised by the adults on both sides to help them get through.

 

If this project sounds interesting to you, please get in touch.

 

Thanks.

Tower of Babel

What are, in your opinion, the 5 languages in the world that you really need to know well or quite well ?

ش vs ص , د vs ض , ت vs ط.

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I've been practising Arabic for some months and I tend to be puzzled when I listen to some Moroccans I talk with (in real life) : they tend to make no difference between ش and ص, while pronouncing words containing these letters. The same applies to د and ض , and to ت and ط.

Is it common to ignore the differences of pronunciation in Arabic, depending on the dialect you speak ?

Thanks for your answers.

The month of Muharram

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What does the month of Muharram mean to you ?

Is there anything particular to know about this first month ? (like siyam etc)

 

 

Jazakallahu khairan.

Hamza السلام عليكم Dear Arabic natives, I'd like someone to explain how to pronounce the Hamza character. Let's take an example with a line from Ayatul-Kursiy : وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىۡءٍ۬ مِّنۡ عِلۡمِهِۦۤ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ‌ۚ When I listen to any reciters, I don't hear any particular sound where the Hamza appears. Maybe I'm "hamza-deaf" ? Can someone explain to me ?

Tashahud - phonology بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ I need your correction on my pronunciation of the Tashahud. I didn't include the Prophet (saws)'s salutations, which I will do later Insha'Allah. What are my good points and flaws ? Tnx a lot dear brothers and sisters.

Surah Al-Fatiha - phonology بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ As-salamu 'aleykum. I'd like Arabic natives to correct my pronunciation of the Surah. What are my strong and weak points regarding phonology ? Been practising for some weeks only. Thanks.